Michelin Achievements and Awards over the past few months
At the Tyre Technology Expo 2020 in Hanover, Michelin was awarded the prestigious title of Tyre Manufacturer of the Year for the second year in a row & also awarded the Tyre Technology 2020 Innovation Award for 'Uptis'. In November, the SYMBIO Joint Venture was formed.
Continental PremiumContact 6 Tyre shares 1st place in ADAC Test
the clubs in particular noted PremiumContact 6 for its very good performance on wet roads. “Top marks in the wet (above all for braking and handling)” they concluded. Meanwhile, in a line-up of 12 tyres from different manufacturers, the EcoContact 6 was awarded “top marks for fuel consumption and wear”
Goodyear First to Achieve Key Labelling Mark for Fuel Efficiency and Extreme Traction
Combining a traction level to meet the severe snow 3PMSF requirements, while also achieving A-class rolling resistance performance in a tyre is a significant achievement. The enabling of both premium traction and premium fuel efficiency, a benefit of the rolling resistance performance, is an example of Goodyear’s successful role in future mobility solution
Hankook Expands its Presence in Europe
Sanghoon Lee, President of Hankook Tire Europe said: “For us, developing the Swiss and Austrian markets with a new branch office is essential for Hankook's strategic expansion in Europe. Now we can offer an even better service to our customers there and locally support the demand for our premium tyres.”
Hankook Tyre present a range of high-performance tyres at Essen Motor Show
E-sports were a major feature of Hankook at the Essen Motor Show this year, as tuning and motorsport also had a strong virtual presence at the show. Visitors to the Hankook stand in the "Nürburgring e-Sports Lounge" climbed into the virtual cockpits in the race simulators to compete
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 win German car magazine awards
The latest winter tyre tests carried out by Auto Bild, auto motor und sport and firmenauto, which awarded the LM005 with top marks, confirmed this. On top of this, Bridgestone was awarded "Manufacturer of the Year" Winter Tyres 2019/20 by Auto Bild for "best braking performance on snowy, dry and wet roads".
Michelin 2019 3rd quarter and 9 months sales
“In response to a market downturn that was sharper than expected, particularly in the Truck segment, the Group is continuing to improve the competitiveness of its operations, carefully manage its prices and strengthen its positions in the fastest growing segments and businesses."
UVeye applies artificial intelligence to tyre inspection
UVeye’s key product for the tyre market is called Artemis. This advanced system gathers technical and safety-related data. In a matter of seconds, the system reads and recognises the tyre brand, markings and technical specification, as well as crucial safety-related data such as tyre condition, pressure, abrasion and scratches.
Michelin: UPTIS unveiled to the public
Michelin has been calling UPTIS a revolution in tyre design, because for the past 130 years, the company has been constantly innovating to improve all areas of tyre performance (longevity, noise, safety, fuel efficiency, etc.), but until UPTIS, none of the work had ever produced a satisfactory solution to punctures.
Michelin : pilot plant to produce bio-sourced butadiene
The BioButterfly project launched by Michelin in 2012 has just achieved another milestone: the construction of France's first industrial pilot plant capable of producing butadiene from ethanol. The goal is to replace oil-based raw materials used in the company's tyres with bio-sourced molecules
4JET launches Scannect QR code tyre reader app
With laser etched QR Codes being increasingly used in passenger car and commercial tyre applications, the 4JET app decodes the information and translates it back to plain data, such as the manufacturer’s name, TIN Code, load- and speed index or directional information. Information about a tyre’s origin
Hankook Tyres now original equipment on Audi's Q8
Hankook is now a supplier of various sized tyres for the new Audi Q8. The Hankook tyre lines, Ventus and Winter i*cept evo 2 SUV as well as the Dynapro HP 2 Plus, are fitted as original equipment to the SUV flagship of the Ingolstadt-based premium manufacturer.
‘One-sided, unrepresentative, unrealistic’ – Michelin criticises Auto Bild tyre test
Michelin’s Pierre Robert hasn’t taken this criticism of worn tyres lying down. The vice president of research refers to the Auto Bild article as “one-sided” and “unrepresentative”, commenting that the tests involved reflect an “unrealistic driving situation.”
Hankook Tire wins the IDEA 2019 for its innovative concept tyres
Hexonic is a tyre for fully-autonomous, shared cars (car sharing) that provides optimised driving solutions with smart sensors. HLS-23, Hankook Tire’s future logistics transport system, guarantees sustainable logistics services through individual or assembled group operations
Hankook Tyre UK wins Tyre Manufacturer category at the 2019 TyreSafe Awards
Premium tyre maker Hankook was announced as the winner of the Tyre Manufacturer Award at the TyreSafe annual awards held on the evening of Thursday 18th July at St. George’s Park in Staffordshire. The Awards were set up to recognise the achievements of those who have excelled in their initiatives to increase awareness of tyre safety, over the past twelve months
Bridgestone EMEA prepares for the future with €36 million commitment to smart factory project
Bridgestone EMEA announces that it is investing €36 million to digitise its manufacturing operations and to create the smart factories of the future. From 2019 onwards, the project will enable Bridgestone EMEA to respond faster and more flexibly to evolving customer demands, while enabling production to use less energy and produce less waste.
Continental Celebrates Ten Years of Hefei Plant
Continental has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its passenger and light truck tyres plant in Hefei, China. A special event was hosted at the plant recently with the participation of management from the Tyre Division and Continental China as well as the plant employees and their families.
Michelin Releases Q1 Figures
“In difficult markets, we once again demonstrated the resilience afforded by our Group’s exposure to different economic sectors, allowing us to confirm our 2019 guidance. First-quarter sales also reflect the major contribution of our recent acquisitions, Camso and Fenner,”
SUV Sales Hold Up in Lower June Result
The Australian new car market slowed in June compared with the same period in 2017, with the total market down 2.9 per cent, according to the latest data released by the motor industry’s official statistical service, VFACTS. Notably, the three top-selling vehicles during June were light commercial vehicles, with the Toyota Hilux leading the market
Michelin Claims Auto Express Tyre Test
Eight tyres in the size 225/40 18 Y 92 XL were fitted to a Volkswagen Golf and put through their paces in test categories including dry handling, dry braking, wet handling, wet braking, wet cornering, straight aquaplaning, curved aquaplaning, rolling resistance and cabin noise.
Continental Unveils the PremiumContact 6
In the PremiumContact 6, Continental states that it has bridged the gap between a very comfortable tyre and a sporty one, with its tyre developers coming up with new solutions for maximum safety, high ride comfort and a tread design for superior handling.
History of Tyres & the Evolution of Tyre Technology
The automotive industry has experienced countless technological advancements over time, including the introduction of voice recognition technology, electrically-charged vehicles, and most recently, the unveiling of Australia’s first self-driving car developed in Victoria.
10 fun facts about tyres we bet you didn’t know
Whether you spend a little or a lot of time in your car, tyres are big part of our lives. Some people enjoy replacing their tyres with a brand new set while others are just starting to recognise the importance of taking care of their car’s tyres.
Continental named Australia’s best tyre in latest independent tyre awards
Continental has been crowned Australia’s best tyre in MOTOR’s 2017 Tyre Test, an independent award which puts tyre brands to the test across a slew of driving conditions to highlight the best and safest performance tyre choice for Australian drivers.
