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Bridgestone has announced that it will be sponsoring the 2010 Eco Rally taking place on Wednesday 7th July 2010 which will showcase the world’s best eco-friendly vehicles.

The world’s largest tyre manufacturer confirmed that they will also be bringing some well known F1 names to the event, but won’t be revealing who until nearer to the date.

The Eco-Rally was launched in 2007 by HRH Prince of Wales has received support from the worlds of politics, entertainment, sport and the arts and has been supported by almost the entire global car industry. Some of the previous participants include the Tesla electric sports car, the electric MINI, bio-fuelled sports cars from Lotus, mainstream hybrids and Formula 1 KERS style technology from the likes of Honda, Lexus and Toyota.

The rally involves a convoy of low and zero emission vehicles will travel the famous Veteran Car Run, but in reverse. Driving from Brighton’s sea front to London’s Hyde Park. At the park they will join a green transport exhibition at the Royal Albert Memorial, which is free to attend.

Andy Dingley of Bridgestone said “Bridgestone is delighted to be involved with this year’s Eco-Rally. It is a fantastic event which showcases the vehicles of the future and really shows of the versatility of the different, environmentally-friendly fuels out there”

“Climate change is not something any of us should take lightly. Bridgestone is committed to reducing the impact of motoring on the environment throughthe Make Cars Green initiative and to helping ensure a healghy environment for current and future generations. The Bridgeston Eco-Rally fits perfect with out policies and ideals.”

Steven Glaser of Revolve (who organise the event) said “For the past three years, the Eco-Rally has received lots of attention from the media and well-known supporters and partners. To have a major sponsor such as Bridgeston on-board with their F1 contacts adds a new twist to what is already a unique and innovative event".

This year’s Bridgestone Eco-Rally will showcase the very latest concepts and low emission technology for the masses, highlighting vehicles eligible for the Government’s forthcoming plug-in car grant.

For more information about the Bridgestone Eco-Rally, log on to www.bridgestone.co.uk and www.eco-rally.org

Audi have announced that they will be factory fitting the new Audi RS 5 with Bridgestone’s Potenza S001 tyre.

Bridgestone have worked hard to ensure that the tyre meets the demands of the RS 5 in all areas of performance; it’s high braking forces, all wheel drive and it’s remarkable fuel efficiency.

“Bridgestone is proud that Audi has chosen the new Potenza S001 for such a dynamic performer as the Audi RS 5” says Mr Didier Schneider, Vice President Original Equipment, Bridgestone Europe.

Bridgestone and Audi have had a relationship since 1992 when they started supplying equipment tyres to Audi in Europe.

The new Potenza S001 has been developed to provide maximum sporty performance for top sports cars and high powered luxury models.