Audi successful at Michelin Challenge Bibendum
Continental launches new super sports tire ContiSportContact 5 P
Continental’s large 4×4 tire range fits every need for European SUV’s
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
Bridgestone today announced the successful results of a trademark infringement complaint against Chinese manufacturers that attempted to infringe on the good will established by certain Bridgestone intellectual property. Specifically, Bridgestone has been successful in causing the certain businesses to cease the use of two confusing similar names, “Rockstone” and “Bridgesteel” name.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today announced that it will lay off 67 hourly teammates from its Bloomington, Ill., facility, effective March 1. With the unprecedented decline in construction — both residential and commercial — the demand for construction equipment, including tires, has evaporated. Due to the downturn in the economy, the slowdown in construction, and
On 1st March 2009 Nikolai Setzer will take over temporary management of the Car Tyre Division, in addition to the position he already holds as head of the Replacement Business Car and Light Truck Tyre Division Europe and Africa. In his new function he will report to board director Dr. Hans-Joachim Nikolin, who represents the Commercial
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
For the Pirelli Group, the 2008 fiscal year was heavily conditioned by the international financial crisis, which determined a major slowdown in the world economy with a severe impact on both the automotive industry and the real estate sector. In order to confront that negative scenario, during the year the group began a profound restructuring action.
Metzeler pilots captured the top two positions at the final round and swept the overall standings of the three-round FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup with KTM factory pilots Ivan Cervantes & Taddy Blazusiak, followed by Honda pilot Fabio Mossini. These results confirm the versatile capabilities of the 6 DAYS EXTREME tyre, the same product which
Michelin has announced its participation in three motorcycle speedway racing competitions in 2009. It will take part in the Endurance World Championship as well as in national speed championships in Spain and Italy. This year, Michelin will provide tires for the Yamaha Austria Racing Team, which finished
Thanks to Michelin X One tires, Schwing-Stetter concrete mixer trucks can now hold an additional 560 pounds of concrete with each load. MICHELIN X One tires replace dual tires on commercial vehicles with one wide-based single tire, thus reducing the overall weight of the vehicle. Schwing-Stetter’s newest light-weight drum, on a Mack chassis and equipped
Michelin, known for its success in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), announced today its commitment to a cleaner, more fuel-efficient race series by becoming title sponsor of the “MICHELIN Green X Challenge” environmental competition. Beginning at the 2009 ALMS season opener in Sebring, each race,
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