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Pirelli scores Volkswagen Group supplier gong

Pirelli's P Zero tyres grace automotive royalty such as the Lamborghini Aventador.

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has been named the 2013 ‘Global Champion’ of the Volkswagen Group’s extensive list of suppliers. 

The award is in recognition result of Pirelli’s long-standing partnership with the German giant, which currently involves the supply of six million high performance tyres per year, for fitment to over 200 models, with a further 250 models currently in development.

According to Volkswagen, Pirelli has demonstrated “firm commitment, competitiveness and ability to innovate, with the development of self-sealing technology underlining the company’s technical know-how and ability to rise to future challenges.”

Pirelli supplies tyres for models manufactured in Europe, Latin America, Mexico, China, Russia, and the US. This partnership includes tyres sized between 15-21 inches, and extends across much of the Volkswagen Group’s suite of brands; including Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Audi, and Volkswagen itself.