Michelin Leads Fields in independent Tyre Tests

The results show that in each tyre category, Michelin came out on top by offering the best performance in terms of tyre life, rolling resistance and wet braking, as well as reduced fuel consumption.

Will Nick Heidfield become Pirelli F1’s Test Driver ?

Pirelli require a fit and experienced Formula 1 driver to evaluate their tyre test programme and Nick Heidfeld could be their ideal choice.

Here and Now with John Bowe – July 2010

I have just returned from the ‘Dial Before You Dig’ Australian Six Hour at Eastern Creek Raceway that took place on July 18. It was a new event on the 2010 motorsport calendar and doubled as round four of the Australian Manufacturers Championship.

Dinosaur Alley and Beyond with ‘Earth Trek’

The Toyota Hilux expeditation vehicle was fitted out with Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tyres, and their new Stockman off-road trailer shod with Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors for the three month journey.

Send a message on the Goodyear Blimp

Fans of the Goodyear Blimp on Facebook can now send a personalised message from the blimp to their friends with a new “Message in the Sky” application that was launched recently.

Frosty Back in V8 Supercar Championship Title Fight After Townsville Triumph

Ford Performance Racing has signalled that they are well and truly back in the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship title fight, with Orrcon Steel FPR racer Mark Winterbottom securing his second victory of the season on the streets of Townsville.

Goodyear Introduces Breakthrough Assurance Fuel Max Tyre

As consumers continue to search for cost savings across all aspects of life, Goodyear has responded with a tyre that reduces the amount of fuel cars consume via a breakthrough in fuel-efficient technology.

The new Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max is designed to provide more mileage for your money, with a saving of up to $400 worth of fuel over the life of the tyres.

Pirelli at the Start of Formula 1 Testing

Pirelli was awarded the contract to become the sole supplier to F1 in place of Bridgestone earlier in the summer. Reports have it that the prototype version of its new tyre is being tested in France.

Experts Demand Compulsory Driver Education in Schools

The survey of almost 2000 CAMS members demonstrated that 72 per cent believe that a standardised young driver education program should become a permanent fixture in Australian school curriculums, with only two per cent opposing the notion

Continental Supplies Tyres for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Continental Tyres has received further confirmation on its status as the preferred tyre supplier for high performing sports cars with the announcement Mercedes Benz has approved the new ContiSportContact™ 5 P (CSC 5P) for fitment to the Mercedes SLS AMG.