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Continental ‘incredibly pleased’ with the result of Which tyres test - September 2nd, 2010

By Denna Bowman
Continental tyres are ‘incredibly pleased’ to have been named the best tyre brand following a survey by Which? magazine.
The leading consumer publication picked out Continental’s excellent dry grip and very good wet grip as major plus points of the tyres it produces.
The magazine tested a total of 18 tyre brands on the UK [...]

Bridgestone tyres support Pakistan flood relief efforts - September 2nd, 2010

By Denna Bowman
The Bridgestone tyres group has announced that it is donating a total of around £40,000 (5.1 million yen) to help the victims of the Pakistan flood.
Bridgestone Corporation confirmed that it will donate around £15,000 (2 million yen) through the Japanese Red Cross Society to assist with relief efforts following the July flood in [...]

Michelin looking to return to WRC as tyres supplier - September 1st, 2010

Pirelli have got testing underway as the official new tyres supplier to Formula One, meanwhile Michelin has revealed it is considering returning as a tyres supplier to the World Rally Championship next year.
The French tyres manufacturer has confirmed to AUTOSPORT that it is looking to get back into the sport after a six-season absence.
The news [...]

F1 set for extra test session ahead of 2011 season - September 1st, 2010

It looks like Formula One is about to confirm an extra group test in Bahrain ahead of the season-opener next March.
This gives the teams the chance to get to grips with the new tyres supplier by Pirelli and would be the sixth in the winter if teams’ group FOTA can push it through.
Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren [...]