Continental Publishes Winter Truck Tyre Guide
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental Tyres has put together a comprehensive guide to the differing tyre requirements British truck and coach operators expecting to run their vehicles in European countries this winter have to meet.
Galgo Focuses on Lean and Mean Organisation
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In the course of the past years there has been but one important process that has dominated developments in the European pre-cured retreading market: suppliers from outside of Europe are finding it more and more feasible to claim a growing market share to themselves.
Secondary Fly-Tipping and Part Worn Numbers Up
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The U.K. now diverts 93% of tyres arising from landfill and leads the way in terms of tyre recycling.
GTI Pirelli Makes a Long-Awaited Comeback
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Almost a quarter century after its hugely popular predecessor first saw light of day, Pirelli is once again lending its name to Volkswagen’s high performance hatchback.
Zisser Tire Co-Founder Passes Away
(Akron/Tire Review) John Zisser Sr., 84, co-founder of St. Louis’ Zisser Tire Co., passed away Feb. 14, according to the company.
‘Pathological Tyre Hater’ on the Loose
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) According to the Web site Austrian News, a ‘pathological tyre hater’ is creating mischief in the federal state of Upper Austria.
Retreaders Have to Adjust Service and Product Portfolio
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The new tyre industry’s continued push into international and national fleet business (and, thus, into the retreading business) will very likely lead to an increased market polarisation between these companies and independent players participating in this market.
Italy’s Homeless Have Their Own ‘Michelin Guide’
(Akron/Tire Review – Reuters) It looks like a guidebook, with its glossy pages, fold-out maps, and tips on where to eat and sleep in Rome.
Regulating Winter Safety
(Longueuil, Quebec/Tyre News) Road salt works by lowering the freezing point of water.
Michelin Alpin Recommended by ADAC
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The new Michelin Alpin cold weather tyre has been awarded the highest rating – ‘highly recommendable’ in a comparative test conducted by ADAC, the German Automobile Association and Europe’s largest automobile club.