Run-Flat version of efficient tyre retains the excellent rolling resistance and good wet performance of Falken’s ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun tyre with dimple sidewall technology to extend running distance at zero pressure Falken Tyres has created a Run-Flat version of its…
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Continental top ams summer tyre test
The ContiPremiumContact 5 summer tyre took first place in the latest issue of the specialist publication “auto motor und sport” (ams, issue 7/2014). The testers were particularly pleased with its “top deceleration and cornering stability on wet and dry roads”…
Lanxess to mothball pilot plants; tests on new butyl rubber process successful
Over the past seven years, speciality chemicals company Lanxess worked on a fundamentally new technology for a more sustainable production of butyl rubber. Lanxess now intends to mothball the pilot plants after successful development of the new production process. A…
Rangebound on Malaysian rubber market
The Malaysian rubber market is expected to be rangebound next week with prices expected to hover around current levels, a dealer said. The local market was also likely to move in tandem with the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM). “Prices would…
Nokian launches new summer tyres
The Nokian summer tyres, Nokian zLine for fast driving and Nokian Line with strong grip on wet surfaces, offer high levels of safety and satisfaction in challenging summer conditions. As the cool top model, the sporty Nokian zLine Ultra High…
Nissan picks Bridgestone tyres
The Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus RFT will be original equipment on select 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The run-flat tyre is included with the available third row Family Package on 2014 Rogue S and SV models. It offers temporary mobility…
Michellin unveils new sport touring tyre range
The launch of the new MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, the fourth generation of Michelin’s acclaimed motorcycle sport touring tyre range, sees the brand continue to push out the envelope in overall performance terms. The MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, which joins…
Continental opens plant expansion
International automotive supplier Continental celebrated in the end of March the 8,200 square meter expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Fletcher, North Carolina, USA. The 35 million US-Dollar investment added production and warehouse space, new manufacturing infrastructure as well…
Conti launches latest winter tyres
Continental launched its new premium winter tyres, Winter Contact TS 850 P. The tyre range will be available at leading tyre dealer stores from coming fall. New Generation Winter Tyres Continental Winter Contact TS 850P is the new generation of…
Nokian Tyres posts 2014 sales drop on weak economy
Due to a weaker forecast for the economy in Russia and CIS, Nokian Tyres downgrades its guidance for 2014. The clearly devalued Rouble has hurt Russian economy and the purchasing power of Russian consumers, thus weakening tyre demand and Nokian…