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Prospect Coaches rolls out Michelin policy
West Midlands-based Prospect Coaches has switched its fleet to a Michelin tyre policy after receiving “above and beyond” support from the Michelin technical team. Prior to adopting the new policy, the company fitted trial sets of Michelin X MultiWay 3D regional tyres; the company switched manufacturers before performance data had been recorded as a result of the tyre manufacturer’s customer service.
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All-season tyres fail to shake compromise stigma in German test
A recent comparative test of all-season tyres from Germany suggested these products deliver less than optimal performance when driven on dry roads. The question of all-season versus dedicated seasonal fitments has once again arisen in the latest tyre test from auto motor und sport magazine. In this evaluation of four size 215/60 R17 H/V tyres – the sort of rubber often found on SUVs such as the VW Tiguan, Skoda Yeti or Vauxhall Mokka (which served as test vehicle) – only one protagonist gained the top ‘recommended’ rating.
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ZC Rubber supplies Goodride tyres for Zambian dam project
ZC Rubber has provided Goodride CM998 tyres in size 12.00 R20 to the Lower Kafue Gorge Hydraulic Power Project, one of the largest projects in Zambia, operated by China’s Sinohydro Bureau 11 Co., Ltd. The deal marks the cooperation between ZC Rubber and Sinohydro aboard.
Continue Reading![Fred Sherwood Group reports reduced downtime since Vacu-Lug tyre management deal](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/310916-Fred-Sherwood-Group-cuts-vehicle-downtime-with-new-tyre-management-contract.jpg)
Fred Sherwood Group reports reduced downtime since Vacu-Lug tyre management deal
The Fred Sherwood Group reports significant improvements in vehicle downtime since selecting Vacu-Lug to manage its fleet tyre requirements. Starting from June 2016 the contract covers tyre supply and tyre management for all the transport companies within The Fred Sherwood Group, including Bulk Freight (Midlands), F. Sherwood & Sons (Shepshed), George Varney (Bulk Services) and KJ Transport.
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Apollo Tyres aiming for “dominance” in India’s TBR segment
Despite being a latecomer to India’s truck and bus radial (TBR) tyre market, Apollo Tyres says it currently produces one in every four TBR tyres sold in the country. The tyre maker has now stated its intention to “move from leadership to dominance in the fast-growing TBR segment,” and aims to achieve this dominance through capacity increases scheduled to kick in before the end of this year and by introducing several new product lines.
Continue ReadingKnorr-Bremse partners with Microlise in telematics deal
The world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse, has partnered UK -ased telematics provider Microlise in a move that will see a range of transport management products launched across Europe.
Continue ReadingHouse of Lords invites driverless car contributions
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has begun to investigate future uses of driverless vehicles in the UK. The inquiry will collect evidence on the potential uses and benefits of autonomous vehicles in contexts such as road transport, farming and space exploration.
Continue ReadingCitroen Berlingo – Glass’s latest ‘Used Van Hero’
Citroens popular Berlingo, a mainstay of many fleets that has been around since 1996, is Glasss Used Van Hero for September. Each month, Glasss commercial vehicle editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Van Hero in the UK market - the model they believe offers outstanding value, quality and ability.
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Trelleborg agricultural tyre roadshow to make stop in Belgium
Trelleborg has announced a new stop in Europe on its 2016 agricultural tyre roadshow. The tyre and wheel manufacturer will attend the Q-Team Demo Event in Waremme, Belgium on 17 and 18 September. Trelleborg will conduct two field demonstrations per day to showcase the benefits of a large tyre footprint in boosting the global efficiency and productivity of farming operations.
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 “performance tyre pick” in Australian test
Price advantage has led to a victory for Bridgestone in a test of size 225/35 R18 tyres performed by CarAdvice, Australia’s largest independent automotive content publisher. The tyres were tested on an Audi S1, with former World Rally Championship driver Chris Atkinson evaluating the five brands of rubber selected by CarAdvice.
Continue Reading![Enjoy Tyre launches new all-terrain Rotalla 4×4 tyre, upgrades SUV tyre’s label](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rotalla-SUV-RF10-HT-photo.jpg)
Enjoy Tyre launches new all-terrain Rotalla 4×4 tyre, upgrades SUV tyre’s label
Noting the increasing popularity of the 4×4 and SUV market sectors, contract tyre producer Enjoy Tyre states that it now offers a “comprehensive selection of quality patterns” from its two private brands, Routeway and Rotalla. In the latter brand, Enjoy will launch a new all-terrain pattern – the RF11 A/T pattern which will become available […]
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Evergreen Dyna range increases options for 4x4s and SUVs
The Grouptyre distributed Evergreen brand has introduced new products for the increasingly competitive 4×4 and SUV market sector this year, continuing to develop its Dyna tyre range, which was launched in early 2016. Evergreen has added the newest patterns to its existing range, all of which are primarily designed for on-road use. Evergreen’s new range […]
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Firenza 4×4 tyre range caters for broad European market
Firenza’s range of 4×4 tyres contains models suited to demanding driving challenges in the UK and throughout Europe, the Singapore based contract tyre manufacturer states. For the 4×4 and SUV market Firenza present four patterns: the AT-186, HT-183, ST-185 and MT-383. Each tyre has different features to cope with every driving eventuality. The Firenza AT-186 […]
Continue Reading![Trio of Kumho tyres aim to provide broad 4×4 market applicability](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/HP91.jpg)
Trio of Kumho tyres aim to provide broad 4×4 market applicability
Kumho has enhanced its comprehensive 4×4 tyre range with the addition of the Crugen HP91, a high performance tyre for an SUV segment that has never been so important. Kumho has a broad range of products, though it adds that the majority of requirements are now covered by the latest on-road offering and the cross-functional […]
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Trelleborg ProgressiveTraction an OE option on Massey Ferguson 6718 S
The recently-unveiled Massey Ferguson 6718 S is the world’s first 200hp four-cylinder tractor, and Trelleborg has announced that two tyres from its ProgressiveTraction range have been selected as a factory-fitted tyre option for the model.
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