In an attempt to relate to the younger generation, the internet campaign, incorporates the slogans “don’t be a dickhead, wear your seatlbelt,” and “don’t be a dickhead, don’t use your phone.”
For the first time in 26 years I went to a race meeting with my own car, a 600 horsepower 1969 Ford Mustang! A bit like an expectant father, I fussed about it making sure everything was correct and looking a picture for its debut at Clipsal in the Autobarn Touring Car Masters support series.
Goodyear’s forward-looking concept tyre made with BioIsoprene Technology was awarded the prestigious “Environmental Achievement of the Year Award” at the second Tyre Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence ceremony – the world’s biggest celebration of endeavour in the field of tyres
IN A REDUCED RACE TO TEN LAPS AT THE SEASON OPENING ROUND OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP AT PHILLIP ISLAND ON FEBRUARY 26-28, WAYNE MAXWELL RODE THE FIRST PART OF THE RACE CONSERVATIVELY TO SAVE WEAR ON THE NEW DUNLOP CONTROL TYRE.
In what will go down in history as one of the greatest V8 Supercar races ever, Toll Holden Racing’s Garth Tander won the second leg of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide in dramatic circumstances.
The 90,000 spectators held their collective breath as Tander – with very little fuel left in his tank – hung on to finish ahead of a charging James Courtney, and Ford Performance Racing’s Mark Winterbottom
WHEN BRITISH PUBLISHER SMITHERS RAPRA PRESS WAS LOOKING TO ADD A CHAPTER ON “INTELLIGENT TYRES” TO ITS SECOND VOLUME OF THE RUBBER TECHNOLOGISTS HANDBOOK, THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHO TO CALL – GOODYEAR’S PRINCIPAL ENGINEER BRIAN LOGAN.
GOODYEAR ACCEPTED TWO “2010 BEST TYRE OF THE YEAR” AWARDS IN CHINA RECENTLY FROM AUTO SPORTS MAGAZINE DURING A CEREMONY HOSTED BY THE PUBLICATION IN BEIJING – MORE THAN ANY OTHER TYRE MANUFACTURER.
As Easter approaches, Continental Tyres is urging motorists to check the safety of their tyres and to properly research features and benefits of each product before making any new tyre purchase.
Alongside Christmas, the Easter break is one of the most dangerous periods on Australian roads, due to a combination of increased traffic volumes and fickle weather conditions.
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (BSEU) announced that Mr. Makio Ohashi has been appointed CEO and President of BSEU with effect from 30th March 2010. He succeeds Mr. Toru Tsuda, currently Chairman, CEO and President of BSEU, who will return to Bridgestone Corporation in Japan as Vice President and Senior Officer.
Michelin has launched the new MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 to replace part of its Pilot Preceda and Pilot Sport 2 ranges. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 benefits from Michelin’s ongoing technical innovations to deliver a tyre designed for Driving Pleasure and Security in Both Wet and Dry conditions.