Archive for January, 2011

Michelin Challenge Design Celebrates 10 Years & Announces 2012 Design Theme

The Michelin Challenge Design program is now in its tenth year and continues to drive awareness of the growing importance of the role of design in vehicle development and the challenges that face the discipline.

Goodyear Dunlop Goes Solar in Germany

Goodyear Dunlop in Europe has shown its confidence in solar energy and invested in an 87,000 square meter solar facility at its Philippsburg plant in southern Germany.

Conti Sales Reach 25.5 Billion Euros in 2010

Continental AG have released sales results from last year, with the tyre and vehicle components manufacturer reporting sales in excess of 25 billion euros in 2010 – giving signs of a rebound in the automotive industry following the recession.

Dunlop Tyres Set To Roll into Dubai for Record-Breaking Racing Spectacular

Every competitor in the ‘Dunlop 24 hrs of Dubai’ will race on Dunlop Tyres, with the organisers having tested the durability, performance and consistency of the Dunlop range in last year’s event.

Young Drivers More Likely to Die in Summer

Young drivers are more likely to die on Australian roads in summer, according to research released by a national learner driver safety program, keys2drive.

New Vehicles Sales Top Over One Million in 2010

The new vehicle market continued to outperform other economic indicators during 2010 to post its second highest annual sales figure and record more than one million units for only the third time in history.