Goodyear Releases 2011 Sales Figures

While Goodyear still expects long-term growth in the global tyre industry to continue, it forecasts it happening at a slower pace in the short-term than previously thought due to the continued economic weakness in multiple markets. It expects its full-year tyre unit volume for 2012 will be essentially flat with 2011

Bridgestone US plant reaches production milestone

The Aiken County facility began operations in 1999 and currently employs 950 workers. In 2011, the company announced two phases of expansion for the plant; representing a capacity increase of 37,750 tyres per day or 13.4 million tyres annually

Goodyear Joins Automotive Green Group

“As a company and industry participant, Goodyear is actively addressing sustainability issues and looks forward to combining the experience and environmental leadership of SP’s member companies with that of Goodyear’s Global Sustainability Team as we work on key issues such as materials optimisation, operational efficiency and reducing energy use in our supply chain.”

Pirelli Launches P Zero Silver

Developed for sports cars and sporting saloons, the new tyre expands the P Zero range, and marks the first in a series of highly specialised Pirelli road car tyres, ensuring the maximum level of performance even after long distances.

Strong Start to New Vehicle Sales in 2012

Official VFACTS data released recently by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries shows that 76,783 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in January (up 4.3 per cent or 3,199 vehicles compared to the same month in 2011).

Pirelli Tyres – Most Recommended Brand in 2011

The analysis from Encircle Marketing, which continuously monitors brand recommendations, found that Pirelli came top with 6.7 per cent of all recommendations.

Pirelli Signs Sustainability Agreement During International Conference

“To speak of sustainability today,” said Provera, “means first of all to speak of technologies which permit the constant improvement of our quality of life. The ‘old’ Europe cannot compete with emerging countries from the point of view of production costs and internal demand, but something which can ensure our future, without doubt, is being more advanced in our search for sustainable models of industrial growth. In this sense, Italy and Europe have developed points of excellence which they export to the rest of the world.”

South African Artist Upcycles Tyres

Apparently every year in South Africa, approximately 11 million used tyres languish underneath the sun. So Van Den Berg, who is part of a new generation of local designers interested in using sustainable materials for art and building projects, decided to put the tyres to good use instead of letting them go to waste.

Continental Wins evo Magazine Tyre Test

Evo described Conti’s tyre as giving “an impressively complete performance”.

The magazine praised the ContiSportContact3’s abilities in wet handling and braking, with it taking top spot in both categories. Evo wrote the tyre’s wet handling was “masterful”, even amongst “some great performances on the wet circuit” by competitors.

2011 Motor Tyre Test

Conducted jointly at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway and neighbouring Sydney International Dragway (SID), the tyres were put through their paces on a MY12
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR test car, with the test size 245/40ZR18.