Auto mechanics news, Éric Descarries, Headline, News, Parts & tires
BRIDGESTONE ADDS A VERSION TO ITS POTENZA LINE-UP
By Éric Descarries Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone has just announced a new addition to its Potenza line-up, the Potenza Sport AS. As you may have guessed, this is an ultra-high-performance all-season tire. Manufactured in North America, the Potenza Sport AS is the first all-season UHP tire to feature Enliten technology for enhanced all-season performance and… Read More
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PIRELLI RELAUNCHES ITS P ZERO TROFEO
By Éric Descarries If you’re into exotic cars, you’ll be familiar with Pirelli’s P Zero Trofeo R, a high-performance tire that enables drivers of this kind of car to tackle the world’s finest racetracks. The Italian manufacturer has just relaunched it, but this time in a RS version, so that it can be driven on… Read More
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Auto mechanics news, Headline, Isabelle Havasy, Parts & tires
BPRAUTO, THE NEW SPARE PARTS BRAND FROM STELLANTIS
By Isabelle Havasy Stellantis strengthens its position in the North American aftermarket with the launch of its private label bproauto. This new line complements the Mopar’s catalog, the main supplier of original parts and accessories for the automotive group. It offers quality goods at competitive prices, with a two-year/unlimited mileage warranty, except for brake pads,… Read More
Éric Descarries, Headline, Parts & tires
HANKOOK LAUNCHES AN ION TIRE FOR SUVs
By Éric Descarries South Korean manufacturer Hankook has just announced the production of an iON evo and iON evo SUV tire specifically designed for electric vehicles. Obviously, iON technology is focused on reducing tread wear and tire noise, while offering more grip on the road for EVs. Hankook iON evo tires are already available in… Read More
Éric Descarries, Headline, Parts & tires
CONTINENTAL LAUNCHES A RECYCLED TIRE
By Éric Descarries German manufacturer Continental prides itself on turning conceptual products into reality. And they’ve just proved it with the recent unveiling of their new tire, the UltraContact NXT, made from 65% recycled materials, including plastic bottles and rice husk ash, according to company descriptions. This tire arrives about two years after it was… Read More
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PIRELLI LAUNCHES THE P ZERO AS PLUS 3
By Éric Descarries Sino-Italian manufacturer Pirelli continues to develop and market new versions of its popular P Zero performance tire. This time it’s the P Zero AS Plus 3, a tire designed for sports-oriented vehicles. The P Zero is specifically adapted to North American conditions. This ultra-high-performance tire for top-of-the-range cars comes with an 80,000… Read More
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MARTINS INTRODUCES PREMIUM STUD AND HUB CLEANING TOOLS, SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN THE MARKET
MARTINS, a leading global provider of high-quality tyre equipment and supplies, is excited to announce the addition of the Stud and Hub Cleaning tools to its extensive product line up through its Checkpoint Safety division. Designed with unmatched quality and superior durability, these innovative tools exemplify MARTINS’ commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to the industry.… Read More
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DISTRIBUTION STOX ANNOUNCES THE CONCLUSION OF AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION DIVISION OF PNEUS GBM INC.
As part of its growth plan, Distribution Stox is proud to announce the conclusion of the acquisition for the wholesale distribution division of Pneus GBM Inc specializing in the distribution of tires for cars and light trucks in the regions of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Northern Québec as well as the Mont-Laurier area as of May 31,… Read More
Headline, Parts & tires, Piero Facchin
SYMPOSIUM ON RUBBER RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
By Piero Facchin On October 4 and 5, the Canadian Tire and Rubber Association’s Rubber Recycling Symposium 2023 will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the aim of shedding light on the exciting developments and challenging issues of sustainable tire production, end-of-life tire (ELT) management and market development. Not even the global pandemic has… Read More