Bridgestone has announced that it will supply tyres for factory fitment on two new Citroën models: the 2010 C3 compact and the DS3, the first model in Citroën’s exciting new premium DS line. With these two new vehicles, Citroën is for the first time in more than 70 years granting its confidence to a second tyre supplier in Europe.
The 2011 Toyota Sienna, recently unveiled as an all-new, third-generation model, will be outfitted with Goodyear tires on the premium XLE version.
The 2010 Toyota Prius, with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, now comes standard with Goodyear’s new fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max. The fitment for the popular Prius will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P195/65R15.
The new Porsche Panamera will be launched with Continental tires. To this end the tire developers in Hanover adapted the ContiSportContact 3, Continental’s top tire line, to match the chassis of the new sports car and meet the specifications drawn up by Porsche in Zuffenhausen. This limited series of special tires for the Porsche will
The new Ford Focus RS comes with ContiSportContact 3 tyres. With over 224 kW (305 hp), this is Ford’s most powerful Focus so far, and to ensure its driving characteristics are both sporty and safe, it is to be fitted ex works with Continental sports tyres, size 235/35 ZR 19. Continental is the only tyre
The Chicago Auto Show, North America’s largest consumer auto show, set the stage today for the Bridgestone brand’s official launch of its new environmentally friendly tire, the Ecopia EP100, which provides drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance. “We know consumers are concerned about fuel economy and getting the most out of their
Bridgestone has started supplying ECOPIA EP25 tires as standard equipment for Toyota Motor Corporation’s “iQ”, which is scheduled to be released to the Japanese market on November 20, 2008, and in Europe in the beginning of 2009. The tire size will be 175/65R15 84S. The Bridgestone Group believes that it can make a significant contribution to
Michelin has chosen the 2008 Geneva International Motorshow to present its new Michelin Energy Saver. Launched in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and South America beginning in 2008, the Michelin Energy Saver is the all-new, fourth generation of “green” car tires, available in a complete range. The new name integrates and expresses the mission of
In response to soaring oil prices, Michelin has introduced a new tire pricing system for customers in the automobile industry that will clearly distinguish the effects of petroleum-based raw materials from the intrinsic value of Michelin tires. With petroleum-based products accounting for approximately 60 percent of the cost of a passenger car or light truck
Bridgestone Corporation will begin supplying POTENZA RE070R RFT Run-Flat tires (RFT) for factory installation as standard equipment on the NISSAN GT-R, which is scheduled to be released to the U.S. market in June 2008. Bridgestone Run-Flat tires incorporate proprietary technology that allows continued driving/functioning at a specified speed for a specified mileage after losing air
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