Archive for April, 2010

Team Suzuki Dominates at Hidden Valley

TEAM SUZUKI RIDER JOSH WATERS MASTERED HEAT, HUMIDITY AND A TROPICAL [bike] DOWNPOUR TO DOMINATE THE SECOND ROUND OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE NORTHERN TERRITORY’S HIDDEN VALLEY RACE CIRCUIT ON APRIL 9-11.

Tander Wins V8 Challenge at Formula One Grand Prix

TOLL HOLDEN RACING TEAM’S GARTH TANDER WON THE THIRD RACE AT ALBERT PARK AND ALONG WITH IT, THE NON-CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCAR CHALLENGE AT THE AUSTRALIAN F1GP ON MARCH 25-28.

Hunter Racing Back on Wrangler MT/R with Kevlars in Australian Off Road Championship

After securing their sixth successive class Championship win in the series with Goodyear last year, team boss Colin Hunter and his Extreme Motorsports team will continue their partnership with the iconic brand in the hunt for more silverware for the trophy cabinet.

Goodyear Research, Development, Engineering & Quality division showcases new tyre technologies

Members of Goodyear’s RDE&Q (Research, Development, Engineering & Quality) and Marketing teams convened in early March at the Goodyear corporate headquarters in Akron, USA, for the third annual “Innovation Creation Process” workshop – a collaborative effort focused on developing the next generation of Goodyear products

FastResponse Key to Dunlop’s Product Line-up

The SP Sport FastResponse is equipped with Dunlop’s Touch Technology features which help
to deliver improved handling and enhanced grip.

Michelin and Pirelli Take Top Honours in Satisfaction Survey

European tyres giants Michelin and Pirelli took top honours, with Michelin ranking highest in the luxury, passenger car and truck/utility segments, while their Italian rival, Pirelli , was awarded for the top performing sports tyres.

New Vehicle Sales – March 2010

Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) yesterday, shows that 94,744 passenger cars, 4WDs and commercial vehicles were sold in March, up 25.2 per cent (or 19,094 vehicles) on the same month in 2009.

Natural Rubber Prices Hit All Time High

The price of natural rubber, the commodity used in products ranging from tyres to condoms, hit an all-time high above $3.50 per kilogram last week after a severe drought hit the world’s largest producer, Thailand.