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Drivers and fleet managers are being urged to pay close attention when selecting replacement tyres for their cars and vans, with Michelin warning that inappropriate or incorrect fitments could negatively impact vehicle handling and performance characteristics – and in some cases risk invalidating the vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

Having started operations, November 18th in 2002 the Sailun Tyre brand has reason to celebrate, gaining 17^th place in the global tyre manufacturer rankings.

The event, scheduled for December 10th at 9.30 am, will take place in a virtual arena. Guests will discuss how technological innovation, smart mobility and circular economy will provide new impetus to the automotive industry. 

Goodyear has announced the extension of its partnership with KAMAZ-master team as official tyre supplier. Both partners look forward to another successful collaboration and podium win in one of the most challenging Motorsport races in the world, the Dakar. On November 22, the KAMAZ-master trucks equipped with Goodyear tyres started their journey to Saudi Arabia for their participation in the 43rd edition of the rally-marathon on January 3, 2021. 

Tarsus Group, the organisers of the Tyrexpo Asia exhibition, have announced that they plan to annualise the event, making it rotate between Singapore (odd years) and Bangkok (even years).

Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in sustainable mobility and advanced solutions, has announced its partnership with Singaporean para cyclist Tee Wee Leong (Steve) and pilot Ang Kee Meng for the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next year.  

Starting in 2021, there will be a change in the management at Vergölst GmbH, with Frauke Wieckberg taking over the management reins

In a partnership spanning its twenty fruitful year, the specialist chemical haulage firm, Roos and French manufacturer, Michelin have reached 610 million kilometres on the road together.

Border Tire, based in El Paso, Texas has acquired the Southern California-based Canyon Tire Sales, a 40-year-old, $45 million tyre dealership which operates five commercial tyre locations and one Michelin retread plant.

Goodyear launches an advanced version of its automated fleet inspection tool eJob. This smart application partly automates and streamlines the total truck and bus fleet inspection process from registration to maintenance, roadside assistance, retreading and warranty for service providers. From a fleet perspective, eJob offers full transparency of all maintenance and fleet inspections carried out, visible within seconds of job submission, from anywhere in Europe.