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Vredestein develops tyres for modern classic cars

Vredestein offers a broad portfolio of tyres for classic cars. Furthermore, a growing increase in tyres for modern classic cars has been noticed too. Thus, the company is expanding its offer of tyres for these vehicles. The first tyre for modern classic cars has exclusively been developed for the Audi Ur-Quattro in size 215/50 R15 and will be introduced into the market in September 2018. Jochen Mass, the former Formula 1 champion and ambassador of the brand Vredestein, supported the development.

“Vehicles from the 70s, 80s and 90s, so-called modern classic cars, have experienced a growing popularity”, says Jochen Mass. “Strictly speaking, they nearly have to be considered as classic cars. Unfortunately, the manufacturers stopped producing original tyres for these vehicles. As a consequence, the owners are forced to equip their modern classic cars with modern tyres, which are often not an optimum fit from the esthetical point of view.” Vredestein’s tyres for modern classic cars will be introduced into the market under the name Sprint+ in September 2018. “There are supposed to be ten different tyre sizes for modern classic cars until the first half of 2019”, explains Michele Sala, Product Manager for Passenger Cars at Apollo Vredestein. (akl/kle)

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter: Setting sights on broad market segment

Pirelli completes the range of its product family Cinturato: After launching the summer tyre P7, the Cinturato Winter follows, which was developed for passenger cars of the middle class. The brand, which is considered to be a dominant active player in the prestige segment and in original equipment business, hopes that it will increase its market share in the replacement market.

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Essen Motor Show with several special exhibitions

From 1st to 9th December 2018 (preview day: 30th November) the Essen Motor Show will bring sports car enthusiasts, motorsport racers, and classic car fans together. The horsepower festival will take place for the 51th time. There will be Continental, Hankook, Mercedes FanWorld, Porsche Motorsport, Renault Motorsport, Skoda, and Toyo Tires as well known exhibitors.

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Thomas Wohlgemuth, Managing Director at Prinx Chengshan Europa.

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Brand tyres for a new generation

The new brand Prinx presents a product portfolio that was especially developed for the European market. Thus, all the requirements in the segments of passenger cars and SUVs were covered.

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ZC Rubber: Westlake is to conquer Europe

Pneuhage Group attracted ZC Rubber as a rather capable trading partner in order to operate in European markets. During a meeting with editors of AutoRäderReifen-Gummibereifung, its President Shen Jin Rong emphasized the quality standards of the brand Westlake in the commercial vehicle segment. The Chinese tyre giant ZC Rubber has heavily been investing in the development of the new Westlake truck tyre series.

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