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Pioneering microscope analysis technique offers “enormous potential” to develop new breed of highly efficient tyres

by Lotus | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Falken Tyres, Tyres

Pioneering microscope analysis technique offers “enormous potential” to develop new breed of highly efficient tyres Sumitomo Rubber Industries & Ibaraki University establish technique to selectively observe individual materials within tyre rubber to help develop new generation of tyres Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI). with Ibaraki University, have established a new technique to observe and analyse individual

MOTOREASY ACQUIRES MOTOKIKI TYRE COMPARISON SITE

by James Ruppert | Feb 10, 2020 | Articles, MotorEasy, Tyres

The UK’s fastest growing motoring association, MotorEasy, has completed the acquisition of Motokiki. The only independent tyre comparison website is the latest addition to the rapidly expanding portfolio of MotorEasy products, offering drivers a modern solution that reduces the risk and stress often associated with motoring. “The tyre industry has been slow to adapt to

Falken opts for VLN9 outing with Porsche factory pairing

by James Ruppert | Oct 22, 2019 | Articles, Tyres

Falken opts for VLN9 outing with Porsche factory pairing Sven Müller and Patrick Pilet to share Falken’s Porsche in final 2019 VLN round Falken has opted to contest VLN9 after securing the services of Porsche factory pairing Sven Müller and Patrick Pilet for the final round of the series. Falken had originally planned VLN8 to

Energy Harvester generates electricity from inside tyres

by James Ruppert | Jul 26, 2019 | Articles, Falken Tyres, Tyres

Technology could remove the need for batteries in automotive applications A new technology that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have developed the Energy Harvester that takes advantage of the build up of

Goodyear Tyres Restore a Groovy ’50s Autonomous Car

by James Ruppert | Mar 5, 2019 | Articles, Car Culture, Classic Cars, Tyres

In collaboration with Klairmont Kollections, Goodyear unveiled the restored Golden Sahara II at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. An iconic custom car of the 1950s and 60s, the Golden Sahara II was one of the first concepts of autonomous vehicles and was fitted with glowing, see-through tyres that were custom developed by Goodyear. “The

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Daley Thompson Celebrates his 60th with bridgestone

by James Ruppert | Aug 7, 2018 | Articles, Celebrities, Tyres

Bridgestone, the world’s number one tyre and rubber company, and Worldwide Olympic Partner, have teamed up with double Olympic gold medalist, Daley Thompson, to encourage people to keep moving and chasing their dreams, whatever their age with a pop-up gym on London’s Southbank which marks and celebrates his 60th birthday. Oh yes, and there is

Landsail Tyres the right fit for Speed Of Sight charity

by James Ruppert | Apr 9, 2018 | Articles, Tyres

Driving charity Speed Of Sight and Landsail Tyres have launched a new partnership for 2018. The Manchester-based organisation uses specially adapted high-performance cars to offer track day experiences for individuals with disabilities, including the blind and partially sighted. Landsail will support SOS in fundraising efforts and at awareness events. Landsail will also provide tyres for"

Avon Tyres new Official Tyre Supplier to 6th Gear Experience

by James Ruppert | Jan 4, 2018 | Articles, Tyres

With six venues across the North, Midlands and the South, 6th Gear offers car fanatics an adrenalin-fuelled experience in a number of high performance cars including the Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8 and Ferrari 360 Modena. Locations include famous UK circuits and test tracks such as Rockingham Motor Speedway, Castle Combe, Longcross and

Alice goes riding in Central Park for the Pirelli 2018 Calendar

by James Ruppert | Nov 14, 2017 | Articles, Tyres

Imagine riding in Central Park alongside the Mad Hatter or Alice or the Queen of Hearts. The impossible happened in New York thanks to the “The Mad Hatter’s Ride”, promoted by Pirelli on the day of the launch of its 2018 Calendar by Tim Walker and inspired by “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland”. It

David Coulthard puts the pressure on drivers to get tyre pressures right

by James Ruppert | Oct 24, 2017 | Articles, Tyres

Ex-Formula One star and Cooper Tire Safety and Performance Ambassador, David Coulthard, features in a short, informative public broadcast released specifically for Tyre Safety Month. Coulthard explains the importance of setting and maintaining the correct air pressure in your tyres, to keep you safe and improve the performance of your vehicle. Air pressure has an

Model Scrappage Scheme

by James Ruppert | Sep 8, 2017 | Articles, Car Culture, Funny, Tyres

Just at the moment it is impossible to move around the nation’s forecourts without bumping into a manufacturer or dealer scrappage scheme. The deal is your old rubbish car in exchange for a shiney new one with the added incentive of a couple of grand towards the deposit, or finance. Well here’s a great new

Avon Tyres Mascot Challenge

by James Ruppert | Mar 27, 2017 | Articles, Funny, Tyres

Celebrating its successful English football club sponsorships, Avon Tyres has created and held its first Avon Tyres Mascot Challenge, pitting Derby County’s Rammie, Swindon Town’s Rockin Robin and Bristol Rovers’ Captain Gas against each other in a series of fun physical tests featuring Avon tyres. Derby County’s Rammie, the first full-time mascot in British football,

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