General Motors Co is recalling about 64,000 Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric cars for a software update to prevent carbon monoxide buildup when a driver forgets to shut off the vehicle, Automotive News reported on Thursday, citing a statement from the…
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Maragoni introduces new RZ Fe 100 pattern
Marangoni Retreading Systems is pleased to announce the completion of its range of Ringtread trailer rings, with the introduction of the new RZ Fe 100 pattern. This new-generation product meets the demands of an extremely selective market, thanks to its…
Primasil brings unique silicone product to Middle East market
The focus for Primasil Silicones’ exhibition at Middle East Rail 2015, in Dubai, will be the first appearance in this region of its unique Railsilmaterial. Primasil describes this as a product that epitomises its customer-centred approach and its understanding of the…
Pirelli comes out tops
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. continued its drive into the premium OE sector last year, gaining 213 homologations in the premium and prestige sectors, a 6-% gain over 2013, the tire maker said on the eve the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show.…
Singapore Exchange in early talks for regional rubber bourse
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is in preliminary talks to be part of a Southeast Asian rubber exchange that would bring together the top three producing nations, industry sources said on Tuesday. SGX held a meeting late last month with the…
Australia will not slash $500 million assistance for its automotive
The Abbott government has abruptly reversed a key funding cut to the automotive sector as Australia’s major car manufacturers prepare to close their doors. The government on Tuesday said it would not proceed with plans unveiled in last year’s budget…
New Firestone Multiseason
Firestone announces the launch of its brand new Multiseason tyre, the brand’s first all-season tyre. Bridgestone – which purchased Firestone worldwide in 1988 – has recently invested in Europe to provide the Firestone brand with a highly competitive product and…
Continental Summer Tyre is tops in Russian magazine survey
In its latest issue, the Russian specialist car magazine “Za Rulem” published its summer tyre test – with the ContiPremiumContact 5 taking the lead in the test field. Altogether, the experts from Moscow tested 11 tyre models from European and Asian…
Automotive Tire Market Worth 666.6 Million Units by 2019
The report “Automotive Tire Market by Type (Radial, and Bias/Cross ply), Section Width (<200 mm, 200-230 mm, and >230 mm), Aspect Ratio (<60, 60-70, >70), and Aftermarket (Radial, and Bias/Cross Ply) – Global Trends and Forecast to 20199”, defines and…
Egyptian tyre market projected to surpass USD 1 billion through 2020
Passenger car tyre is the dominant segment in the country’s tyre market followed by commercial vehicle tyre and two-wheeler tyre. Passenger car sales increased at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2010-14. Pirelli and Trenco Transport and Engineering Co. are the…