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Goodyear release eco-friendly tyres for electric vehicles - March 15th, 2010

By Oliver Hall
Goodyear has unveiled an ultra-low rolling resistance version of its EfficientGrip summer tyres with Fuel Saving Technology specially designed for the electric vehicles of the future.
The protype tyres have been specifically developed to fulfill the distinctive requirements of electric cars and promise a range of benefits, including top rated energy efficiency and excellent [...]

Continental tyres rolls out contest to find the UK’s biggest football fan - March 15th, 2010

Continental tyres are continuing their run of fantastic online competitions to celebrate their role as an Official Sponsor of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
The tyres manufacturer are looking for the UK’s Biggest Football Fan and want to hear about the incredible lengths followers have gone to in order to get to a match.
If it’s [...]

US tyres shipments projected to rise in 2010 - March 15th, 2010

By Denna Bowman
US tyres shipments are projected to increase by approximately 7 million units in 2010 compared to 2009, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
The 3% increase is in contrast to the 8% drop from 2008 to 2009 and “reflects the onset of the economic rebound, an increase in vehicle miles traveled, and a [...]

Bridegestone “very happy” with tyres performance in opening Grand Prix - March 14th, 2010

By Alex Kapadia
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso won the opening round of the 2010 Formula One World Championship using a super soft-medium tyres strategy in Bahrain.
He was followed home in second place by team-mate Felipe Massa, with McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton crossing the line to take third place - both using the same tyres set-up.
Hiroshi Yasukawa, [...]