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An inside look at how Hankook designed its Formula E iON Race tires

An inside look at how Hankook designed its Formula E iON Race tires

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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.

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New “Extreme E” Electric SUV Racing Series is about to Take Off

When you consider that the development of a new tyre for conventional cars generally takes three to four years, it becomes clear the immense challenges the tyre developers at Continental have to overcome. "The ODYSSEY 21 is an extraordinary vehicle which is roughly similar to commercial SUVs in length, width and weight, but, with its electrical equivalent of 550 HP, has three times the torque of the Formula E Gen 2 vehicle,"

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Goodyear Partners with Lexus to Show the Future of Electric Mobility

“We are proud to have worked on this project with Lexus, a company that has been pioneering innovations in mobility for 30 years”, explained Mike Rytokoski, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Goodyear Europe, “This collaboration demonstrates once again the critical role tyres can play in shaping the future of electric mobility.”

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Survey Respondents want priority given to Tyre Fuel Efficiency

"...For example, our current EcoContact tyre generates 20 percent less rolling resistance than its predecessor and delivers 12 percent more mileage." Continental tyre development engineer Andreas Schlenke

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Goodyear reCharge Concept Makes Changing Tyres Easy with Customised Capsules that Renew your Tyres

At the core of the reCharge concept is a reloadable and biodegradable tread compound that can be recharged with individual capsules, radically simplifying the process of replacing your tyres.

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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”

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FCAI releases February 2020 new vehicle sales figures

“The Australian new vehicle market has now seen a downturn each month for the past 23 months. In economic terms, a recession is declared after two quarters of negative growth – and this industry has now seen seven consecutive quarters of negative growth."

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Continental and Kordsa bring the first series of tyres with Cokoon dip technology onto the road

Continental and Kordsa, the global reinforcer predominantly serving the tyre industry, have announced that the first series production of 250,000 passenger car tyres, began in 2019, featuring their new sustainable adhesive technology.

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Michelin Double Win at 2020 Tyre Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence

In winning the 2020 Tyre Technology Innovation Award, Uptis, the ‘airless’ tyre developed by Michelin, continued its success at many top ranked award ceremonies in 2019

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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

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Solarcar Team From Bochum University Of Applied Sciences Draws Conclusions From The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019

Preparing for the 3,022 kilometre route from Darwin to Adelaide was not always easy. After the static technical acceptance by the organisers, the so-called "static scrutineering", the Bochum team had problems with the engines of the thyssenkrupp SunRiser during their many test drives, and during the days before the “dynamic scrutineering”

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Electrifying racing: Goodyear confirmed as official tyre supplier for Pure ETCR

Goodyear is developing a bespoke tyre for Pure ETCR, which will incorporate a combination of technologies inspired by Goodyear’s latest electric vehicle tyres and the new Eagle F1 SuperSport ultra-high-performance range

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FCAI releases January 2020 new vehicle sales figures

“Given the broad range of environmental, financial, international and political issues facing Australia during January, it is no surprise to see the new vehicle market has reported a conservative start to the year,” Mr Weber said

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CDP Confirms Pirelli to be a Leader In The Fight Against Climate Change

The “A” rating, which is given to only a few companies of the thousands participating, is the highest score that a company can receive. It takes into consideration the effectiveness of the efforts made to reduce emissions and climate risks, and to develop a low carbon emission economy, as well as the completeness and transparency of information provided

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Michelin Joins Hydrogen Council Steering Committee

Hydrogen technology can be used to store renewable energy. It is currently difficult to store wind or solar energy in large quantities, or for extended periods.

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Hankook Tyre presents the ‘Design Innovation 2020’ with the University of Cincinnati

Future environments will use augmented, cutting-edge technology and an automation infrastructure that are eco-friendly. Automated driving and AI (Artificial Intelligence) will be part of future cities

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Goodyear Venture Capital Fund To Advance Future Mobility

President Richard J. Kramer said, “Goodyear is a technology-driven mobility company that seeks out and partners with other mobility thought leaders ranging from small start-ups to proven business models"

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Lowest Global Light Vehicle Sales Since 2015

The global picture is not likely to change substantially in 2020. Analysis of seasonally adjusted annualised rate (SAAR) figures for the final quarter of 2019, again point to a stagnant global market, with sales around the 89 million level again looking likely.

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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.”

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2019 New Vehicle Sales Decrease in Challenging Market

The 2019 numbers are the lowest annual sales result reported in VFACTS since 2011. A Total of 1,062,867 new vehicles were recorded as sold, a 7.8 per cent decrease on the full year of 2018

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Michelin reaffirms its environmental targets

The transportation sector alone is responsible for 23% of CO2 emissions worldwide. Although much has already been done to make mobility compatible with sustainable development, an immense challenge remains

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UPTIS, the Puncture-proof Tyre Developed by Michelin,to Receive Three Prestigious Awards

Unveiled by Michelin last June, at the "Movin' On 2019" summit, dedicated to sustainable mobility, Michelin UPTIS, the airless tyre, represents a major innovation both in terms of safety and respect for the environment

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Continental to Supply Tyres for Volkswagen’s new Electric Car: the ID.3

The EcoContact 6 summer tyre and the WinterContact TS 850 P winter specialist tyre have both been adapted to suit the specific requirements of the ID.3. As an electric vehicle, the ID.3 will run on tyres with low rolling resistance that save energy

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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

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FCAI releases November 2019 new vehicle sales

“The industry has been looking for a lift for some time now and has activated multiple levers to achieve some stimulation, including incentives, sales and special vehicle editions. However, the appetite for new vehicles remains suppressed.” “On the bright side, there has never been a better time to purchase a new vehicle,” Mr. Weber said.

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Michelin and Faurecia aim to create leader in Fuel Cell technology

Symbio, created in 2010, and a subsidiary of Michelin since February 2019, is a zero-emission mobility equipment supplier. Thanks to Symbio hydrogen systems, electric vehicles gain both in terms of autonomy (at least double the range compared to a vehicle powered on battery technology alone) and in terms of "charging" time.

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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".

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Pirelli To Supply 3 Types of Tyre for the Aston Martin DBX

Nearly three years of hard work, in close collaboration with Aston Martin’s engineers, have resulted in three different tyres to showcase the capabilities of the new DBX. This latest Aston Martin is equipped exclusively with Pirelli tyres

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Extreme E will stage first motor race ever in the Himalayas

Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board “Driving through our magnificent scenery with Extreme E’s pioneering electric SUVs will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the competitors, adventure enthusiasts and the fans watching on,”

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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."

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2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

The solar car tyres “ECOPIA with ologic”, which were supplied to the teams competing in the race, are fuel-efficient tyres designed specifically for solar cars using fuel-efficient tyre technology from Bridgestone, “ologic.” “ECOPIA with ologic” tyres ensure the necessary durability while featuring reduced rolling resistance

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Pirelli 3rd Quarter Financials

High Value Revenues: +7.5% to 2,719.9 million euro thanks to strengthening in all regions. As a percentage of sales, it rose to 67.4% from 64.5% on 30th September 2018

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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.

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FCAI releases October 2019 new vehicle sales

“Year to date sales of new motor vehicles in 2019 are almost 78,000 units (eight per cent) lower than the same period in 2018. While the drought and other domestic conditions are impacting the market, our key concern is the effect that over-regulation of the financial sector is having on new vehicle sales. ..."

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Continental and 3M Intelligent Infrastructure Technology

Continental announced it has entered into a collaborative evaluation partnership with 3M to assess the infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) interface between infrastructure-related objects and technologies (including pavement markings, conspicuity film, signs and other landmarks, on or near the roadway environment)

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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.

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Sydney Olympic Park Electric Vehicle expo

Held by the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA), the annual expo, which ran over two days, gave drivers and families the chance to learn more about the growing range of EV models available in Australia, as well as helping to explain topics such as charging, range and conversions.

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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

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Aquaplaning: Minimum Legal Tread Depth Can Prove Fatal

The tread depth determines how much water a tyre can take up and disperse from beneath the contact patch. The less tread you have remaining, the more likely it is that a wedge of water will build up ahead of the tyre. This leads to aquaplaning as the tyre loses contact with the road surface

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Continental and Spark Racing Technology Extreme E testing

Testing for the Extreme E off-road electric racing series began earlier this month at the Château de Lastours off-road proving grounds in the south of France. How well the car and tyres were working together was one of the questions looked into during the test runs

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1 in 3 Aussies want an electric car in the next 5 years

the survey by Origin Energy, found that one-third of Aussies predicted they would own an electric vehicle within the next five years. At the moment, electric vehicles make up just 0.2 per cent of the new-car market.

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Tyre selection critical to EV performance – Kwik Fit

“Electric vehicle demand is at embryonic levels, but it is clear that company car benefit-in-kind tax changes will fuel a huge surge in fleet take-up. The infancy of the sector means that it is too early to determine exactly how real-world tyre wear will compare to internal combustion engine models. But it is business-critical that fleet operators monitor how tyre life is impacted by the unique characteristics of plug-in vehicles.”

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Tesla Model 3 EV smashes Australian EV sales records

It is believed that in the month of September alone, Tesla delivered more Model 3 EVs in Australia than its entire sales tally of Model S and Model X electric vehicles for 2018, which stood at around 1200

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FCAI releases September 2019 new vehicle sales

“It is clear the slower sales rate the market is experiencing is in line with the broader economic environment in Australia. Of particular concern to the industry is the restrictive regulatory lending conditions currently facing consumers,”

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Customer driven: Steve Grossrieder

From humble beginnings as a mechanic to three decades, and counting, of managerial experience, JAX Tyres CEO Steve Grossrieder brings a down-to-earth approach to leadership, with the customer at the forefront

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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

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Michelin, Continental and Smag to create Rubberway®

Michelin, Continental and Smag create a joint-venture Rubberway®, the smartphone application designed to map sustainability practices across the natural rubber industry

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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.

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Continental Designs Tomorrow’s Tyre

At this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), Continental will be presenting Conti C.A.R.E., a comprehensive technology system. Conti C.A.R.E. (Connected. Autonomous. Reliable. Electrified.) stands for the fine-tuned networking of wheel and tyre technologies and the manageability of the desired performance characteristics.

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TomTom Telematics’ becomes Bridgestone ‘Webfleet Solutions’

Following the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe (Bridgestone) on 1 April 2019, Bridgestone has announced that TomTom Telematics’ company name will become Webfleet Solutions as of 1 October 2019

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Hankook Tire equips Swiss electric roadster

The first project will be to fit the Roadster eRod with ultra-high-performance tyres from the Ventus line. The eRod is a purist road-legal sports car for enthusiastic drivers. Equipped with 195/50R15 V Ventus V12 evo 2s, this powerful electric vehicle combines passion and safety, enabling maximum driving pleasure.

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How 10 popular electric cars depreciated over a three-year period

“Electric cars are usually more expensive than their petrol equivalent, but their running costs are significantly cheaper,” said Ben Wooltorton, Chief Operating Office at InsuretheGap.com. “For example, to fully charge the VW Golf GTE car’s 8.7kWh battery, which has a driving distance of 20 miles...

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Another patent infringement suit win for Bridgestone in China

It isn’t just idle words when Bridgestone says it “takes seriously any unauthorised use or infringement of its patents, trademarks or any other intellectual property.”

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‘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.”

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Slight fall in August new car sales, but strong showing for electric cars

Exciting new powertrain technologies, the result of massive manufacturer investment, are now rapidly coming to market, with the range set to almost double over the coming year. However, with demand still lagging behind ambitious government targets, it is clear that much more needs to be done

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FCAI releases August 2019 new vehicle sales figures

Announcing the results in Melbourne today, Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, noted that the August results marked the seventeenth consecutive month of declining sales. “There’s no doubt it is a very tough market at the moment,” Mr Weber said, “And despite the best efforts of the industry, the decrease in sales continues.”

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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

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Electric vehicles are already cheaper than petrol cars for fleet owners

Government and corporate fleets do not have to spend extra money by switching to electric vehicles, according to new research from ClimateWorks. They already pay for themselves – if viewed on the total cost of ownership, rather than the upfront ticket price

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Bridgestone wins patent infringement lawsuit against Wanli

A Chinese court has ruled in favour of Bridgestone Corporation in its patent infringement lawsuit against Chinese tyre manufacturers Guangzhou South China Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. and Wanli Tire Co., Ltd. (Wanli Tire).

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Highways England funds trial of rubberised road in new tyre recycling scheme

Up to 750 waste tyres could be used per kilometre of road surface, in a bid to cut down on the export of discarded rubber. Roads across the UK could soon be rubberised in a bid to cut down on tyre waste, if trials funded by Highways England are deemed successful.

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Dunlop Sport Classic tops Auto Bild Klassik’s vintage tyre test for second year in a row

Auto Bild Klassik recognised the Dunlop Sport Classic for its precise steering, very good aquaplaning performance, short braking distance on a wet surface and overall for its harmonic driving experience.

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For VW focus groups highlight EV-adoption challenges beyond price

"A hundred years ago, gasoline was sold at pharmacies,” said Fischer. “Today, we have 122,000 gas stations in the United States. It's transformed from a bottleneck to a commodity."

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Bridgestone reveals portfolio to conquer global mobility challenges and fulfil the promise of CASE at IAA 2019

The world’s largest tyre and rubber company will be revealing its comprehensive portfolio at the 68th annual International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

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FCAI releases July 2019 new vehicle sales figures

“Tight financial lending, the drought, the increase in Luxury Car Tax and the Federal election have all contributed to make the Australian car market one of the toughest in the world."

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Michelin has everything to gain from increased transparency

To demonstrate the importance of that testing, Michelin recently held tests to measure the performance gap between different worn tyres, with the goal of: ensuring that everyone can insist on tyres that are safe to the last kilometre... and beyond.

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From Mini to Maxi: Six decades of Mini tyres

This August, Mini officially began celebrating the iconic marque’s 60th anniversary. Tyres & Accessories wanted to join in with the celebrations by sharing a couple of interesting points about how the Mini’s tyres have evolved over the last 60 years.

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Deloitte: Electric vehicles will be cheaper than petrol and diesel by 2021

Commenting on yesterday’s new car registration figures, which showed registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increasing 158 per cent year-on-year in July despite the wider downward trend, Deloitte opined that a ‘tipping point’ between combustion and electric vehicles would occur in the UK by 2021.

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Continental: No EV battery cell production, but greater focus upon electro mobility

Observing that Continental’s customers are, “Increasingly, and consistently, turning to the electrification of combustion engines through hybrid drives as well as to pure battery-powered vehicles,” Wolf declared “the future is clearly electric.”

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New car market declines in July but pure EV registrations almost triple

Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles continued their recent decline, down 49.6 per cent. Demand for battery electric vehicles shot up by a massive 158.1 per cent, resulting in a 1.4 per cent market share, the highest monthly market share on record.

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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

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Formula E : a season of achievements for our tyres

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport tyre for fully electric single-seaters successfully navigated the extreme conditions of the fully electric single-seater FIA Formula E Championship. Season 6 may see a major breakthrough with the introduction of the first connected tyres in car racing

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Goodyear takes first place in Tyre Reviews’ tyre test

Goodyear is delighted to announce that the new Eagle F1 SuperSport tyre was ranked top in the first ever Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) tyre test conducted by Tyre Reviews, the number one online tyre review website

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The commitment of the Michelin Group to sustainable natural rubber

the increase in global demand for natural rubber, and poor farming practices, can have a negative impact on tropical forests and biodiversity. As a result, Michelin has been working for many years to improve the industry’s value chain with five areas of action

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Equal Access To In-vehicle Data Is Crucial To Safe Driving And Sustainable Mobility

“We call on the European Commission to address non-discriminatory access to in-vehicle data for third parties in a comprehensive and timely manner. Only a genuine level playing field with secure industry-wide standards will enable Europe’s citizens to ultimately benefit from Connected and Automated Mobility advancements.”

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Bridgestone Group’s Sustainability Report 2019

Today the Bridgestone Group published its Sustainability Report 2018-2019 highlighting strong progress toward its global commitment to help achieve a more sustainable society. Two years ahead of schedule, the Group exceeded its 2020 goal of reducing global water withdrawal by 35 percent

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World premiere of Extreme E electric SUV with Continental tyres at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Two new Continental tyre types, specially developed for the off-road racing series Extreme E, made their global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Designed for the world’s toughest driving conditions, the new tyres, complete with summer and winter tyre technologies, were presented to the public along with the unique electric sports utility vehicle

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MOTOR Tyre Test 2019: Finding Australia's best performance tyre

Eight of the hottest new performance tyres race the clock (or tape measure) in five gruelling disciplines. WhichCar finds out how they rank

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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.

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Responsible purchasing: Michelin’s involvement is recognized twice over

It aims to recognise French companies that have demonstrated sustainable and balanced relationships with their suppliers. It is the first label in this area to be awarded by a public authority.

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How a bank helped JAX Tyres revitalise its website for modern-day customers

Heatmapping, eye tracking and customer insights formed the foundation for a website revamp at this leading Australian tyre retailer

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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS Homologated for Porsche 911 GT2 RS and GT3 RS

After the recent introduction of the new Eagle F1 SuperSport range, Goodyear has announced that its Eagle F1 SuperSport RS has been homologated for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and Porsche 911 GT3 (RS) in sizes 265/35 ZR 20 (99Y) XL and 325/30 ZR 21 (108Y) XL.

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Pirelli Recognised by Ford as a Top Performing Global Supplier

Pirelli has been recognised as a top performing global supplier at the 21st annual Ford World Excellence Awards, receiving a Brand Pillar of Sustainability World Excellence Award. “It is an honour to receive the Sustainability World Excellence Award for Ford,” Marco Crola, CEO of Pirelli Tyre North America said.

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Michelin Chosen by BMW for New X3M and X4 M

BMW has chosen the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (PS4S) tyres as a 21-inch summer tyre fitment for its new high-performance X3 M and X4 M models.

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Bridgestone and Volkswagen Combine to Break Nürburgring Record

The first fully electric race car of Volkswagen, the ID.R completed the 20.83 kilometre long racetrack - widely considered one of the most challenging in the world - in a time of 6:05.336 minutes, beating the previous record by 40.56 seconds.

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Bridgestone Introduces New Lightweight Tyre Technology

According to Bridgestone, Enliten represents a reduction in material and rolling resistance performance to contribute to the reduction of a vehicle’s CO2 emissions, while providing the same wear life as a standard original equipment tyre. It also improves the vehicle’s handling stability to increase driving pleasure.

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Hankook Tyre OE on Toyota Corolla

Hankook Tyre has announced it will start providing its Kinergy GT [pattern H436] tyres in size 205/55R16 91H H436 as original equipment to the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla in North America.

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Michelin, GM Take the Air Out of Tyres for Passenger Vehicles

Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles — the MICHELIN Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”) — at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility.

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FCAI Releases May 2019 new Vehicle Sales Figures

“Now that the Federal election has been finalised, we are optimistic that the market will improve over the new few months,” Mr Weber said.

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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.

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Michelin Announces Winners of 2019 Michelin Challenge Design Competition

Michelin has announced the winners of 2019 Michelin Challenge Design competition, recognising designers who addressed mobility solutions mega-cities might face in the year 2035.

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Hankook Tyre Receives Two Honda Supplier of the Year Awards

“Hankook values our partnership with Honda to provide the highest quality tyres for Honda vehicles. These awards are a reflection of our strong and growing relationship, and it is an honour to continue to support Honda,”

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Continental Wins Inaugural Tyre Industry Environmental & Sustainable Solution Award in the UK

The independent judging panel looked for entries to show evidence of material reducing the environmental impact of tyres and production over the product’s entire lifespan, whilst promoting sustainability and bringing environmental benefits to both business and wider society.

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Michelin Ranked Eighth in World’s Most Reputable Companies Listing

In Forbes’ annual listing, the “World’s Most Reputable Companies” are ranked based on an independent survey, which was completed during January and February 2019, of more than 230,000 individuals in 15 countries.

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Goodyear Partners with Citroën on its 100th Anniversary to Deliver Autonomous, Electric Mobility

Conceptualised with an extra-large dimension and aesthetics to match the 19_19 Concept’s spectacular design, the Goodyear C100 concept tyre is envisaged to deliver the comfort and smart performance this unique vehicle requires.

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Hankook Rebrands as Hankook Technology Group

With these name changes, Hankook states it is establishing a unified brand system, and these changes should represent a turning point in enhancing future competitiveness based on technology innovation.

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FCAI Releases April 2019 New Vehicle Sales Figures

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has announced the new vehicle sales figures for the month of April 2019, with total sales reaching 75,550 units, an 8.9 per cent decrease on the same period last year.

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Hankook Releases Results from Q1 2019

Hankook Tyre has announced its Q1 2019 financial results with consolidated global sales of KRW 1.64 trillion (€1.28 billion) and an operating profit of KRW 140.1 billion (€109.6 million).

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Goodyear Reports Q1 Results

Goodyear’s first quarter 2019 sales were US$3.6 billion, down six per cent from US$3.8 billion a year ago, driven by unfavourable currency translation and lower volume in its international businesses, partially offset by improvements in price/mix.

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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,”

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