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Category: Automotive
Continental optimises urban tyres for smoother e-mobility
Electric bus tyres need combined grip, robustness, and extensive load-carrying capacity to overcome the high vehicle weight and responding torque delivery. To address the need, premium tyre manufacturer Continental has released the Conti Urban HA3 315/60 R22.5 154/148J (156/150F) tyres…
Apollo’s new all-weather tyre for UHP vehicles
Apollo Vredestein, the European subsidiary of Apollo Tyres Ltd., has showcased its latest addition to the all-weather ultra-high-performance (UHP) product segment, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro, in Baden-Baden, Germany on March 22, 2019. The new tyre strengthens the company’s offering in…
Michelin, Hyundai tie up for next gen tyres
French tyre maker Michelin and South Korean car maker Hyundai Motors signed an agreement to develop next generation tyres for electric and luxury vehicles…
Driving millennials more familiar with emojis than tyre warning light – study
The study conducted by Zeno Research & Insights, involved an online survey among 1,075 US adults aged 18+ who have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Toyoda Gosei develops AC register with LED illumination
Japanese specialty manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive parts Toyoda Gosei Co, Ltd has developed an air conditioner register with LED…
Continental EcoContact 6 starts mass production
Continental has launched the new EcoContact 6 car tyre, a summer tyre that delivers better performance on rolling resistance, mileage, steering precision, and…
Nokian Powerproof summer tyre introduced for Central European market
Nokian Tyres introduces its Nokian Powerproof, a new generation of summer tyres for the Central European market. It features the Dual Zone Safety concept to ensure that the contact surface of the tyre remains precise and exact, on rain-slick motorways and sun-scorched boulevards alike.
Hankook Tyre partners to supply tyres for the latest Nissan Altima
The 2019 Nissan Altima will sport South Korean company Hankook’s Kinergy GT tyre [pattern H436], an all-season tyre with handling capabilities…
Hankook launches Kinergy for electric vehicles
South Korea’s tyre maker Hankook Tire has introduced its second-generation electric vehicle tyre, the Kinergy AS EV, which features strengthened handling and noise-reducing capabilities…