Stephen Goodchild

1 month ago | tyrepress.com | Stephen Goodchild

Goodyear has developed bespoke original equipment tyres for the new Audi A5 and S5, with saloon and estate models leaving the factory equipped with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Eagle F1 Supersport and UltraGrip Performance 3 tyres in 17- to 20-inch sizes. Amongst the approved tyres is an early example of virtual tyre design from Goodyear’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center in Luxembourg. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article.

1 month ago | tyrepress.com | Stephen Goodchild

As part of its skills reforms, the government is placing a greater emphasis on training at lower levels, an area where it anticipates the “greatest impact.” To help finance this rebalance, it will withdraw funding for Level 7 (masters-level) apprenticeships from January 2026. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) notes that while an emphasis on lower-level training aligns with the automotive sector’s traditional focus on younger apprentices, it also warns of unintended consequences.

1 month ago | tyrepress.com | Stephen Goodchild

Workshops and garages replacing the front cameras within a driver assistance system now have an alternative to fitting the vehicle manufacturer’s original parts thanks to a new product from ZF Aftermarket. The debut of ZF Smart Camera provides the independent aftermarket has access to ADAS technology covering more than 50 vehicle applications. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here

1 month ago | tyrepress.com | Stephen Goodchild

TOC Europe 2025 will take place in Rotterdam next month, and for Continental the focus for this year’s event is sustainability in port logistics. To this end, Continental expresses a commitment to the digital transformation of ports and is presenting tyre and digital technologies in line with its ‘Smart Port – Better Flow’ vision. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here

1 month ago | tyrepress.com | Stephen Goodchild

After nearly 20 years as main sponsor of Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, Evonik is “moving to the sidelines.” The specialty chemicals firm is relinquishing its leading sponsorship role to become a Champion Partner of the German football team. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here