Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, has introduced next generation wide-base single trailer tire, approved by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay, to be utilized in regional operations. The ...
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US automotive giant Ford has joined hands with Australian supplier Carbon Revolution to enable mass production of carbon fiber as material to make the wheels of Mustang Shelby GT350R. The carbon fibers not only help reduce the overall ...
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Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for ‘Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars),’ recording an average 2.82 liters per 100km (100.31mpg) over 13,498km (8,387 miles), in a 25 day ...
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Japan-based Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) and Turkish firm Abdulkadir Ozcan Otomotiv have flagged off output at their tire manufacturing unit, set up through joint venture in the Central Anatolian province of ankr, Turkey. Under the ...
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US-based tire manufacturer Cooper has introduced new Discoverer STT Pro variant to manoeuver challenging road conditions. Armed with a silica-infused tread compound, the new variant of tires are said to display a better wet traction ...
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C North America today announced it is investing $22 million in its Dothan facility in order to increase the production of its high-performance light truck and SUV passenger tires. Michelin said the investment will create about 40 new jobs ...
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US-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has decided to part ways with Japanese Sumitomo Rubber Industries on the global front, bringing an end to the alliance formed in 1999. Both the companies have inked an agreement that would address ...
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French tire firm Michelin has made available its Premier LTX tire with EverGrip technology for light trucks, SUVs and crossovers at more than 10,000 authorized dealer locations in North America. The tires, available in 47 sizes from ...
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Viper enthusiasts with the need for ultimate handling, performance and road course domination, as well as the ability to drive their Viper home from the track, can now place their orders for the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever. ...
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Northern winters are rough on concrete. Driveways, floors, paths … for months on end, any outdoor concrete surface on your property has been exposed to continual freeze-thaw cycles and possibly salt or other chemical snowmelt ...
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Winter tires, also referred to as snow tires, cold weather tires, and thermal tires, improve the road safety for vehicles during winter, and thus play an important role in reducing road accidents. These tires are made of soft rubber ...
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Michelin Americas Truck Tires has launched its Michelin XZA3+ in two new sizes that will help users carry additional weight without any change in performance of the tires. The two new sizes - 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5 (load range H) - ...
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber has confirmed plans to construct a new tire factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico with an investment of up to $550m. The project is part of the company's strategy to serve demand for high-value-added (HVA) consumer ...
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Subaru of America has revealed the details of new features on its planned 2016 WRX and WRX STI models. The new additions include blind spot detection, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert as well as a new STARLINK touch ...
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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has commenced production of 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata in the US. The two-seat roadster will be available in three trim levels, including Sport, Club and Grand Touring. MNAO MX-5 vehicle line manager ...
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