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Landsail 4Seasons Van engineered to meet market demands
While the tyres featured in these pages represent some of the best and most popular products on the market, van fleet managers and operators have a bewildering amount of choice. The Tyre Industry Federation says that more than 300 brands sourced from more than 45 countries are on sale in the UK alone, the majority of them targeting van operators for whom a low purchase price is a key consideration. One brand that combines a relatively low purchase price with widespread penetration in the UK and beyond is Landsail. The Sentury Tire-produced brand’s latest van tyre is designed to meet UK performance targets: an all-season design for increased confidence in extreme conditions and tricky terrains, whilst offering a level of economy for drivers as there is no need to switch tyres from summer to winter.
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Prinx flagship car tyre brand launched in Milan
Prinx Chengshan’s flagship tyre brand has entered the European market in style at a lavish event in Milan, Italy. Hosting tyre distributors and dealers from all around Europe the brand chose the European fashion capital as its launchpad to signify its bullish expectations for the new range, which arrives offering fitments for a comprehensive range of applications, premiumised technologies, and a European marketing strategy openly setting mid-range-plus targets from the off. During a day of driving workshops at Alfa Romeo’s historic La Pista circuit, Tyres & Accessories was able to trial two Prinx tyres fitted to Tesla Models 3 and Y, and Mercedes AMG A Class hatchback and SUV models: the Xnex Sport EV UHP tyre designed for electric vehicle compatibility, and the Quattura 4S all-season tyre. T&A also spoke to several representatives from the brand’s European team, including the manufacturer’s European CEO Thomas Wohlgemuth who is heading up the rollout of the brand around the continent, about its new products and aspiration to make its mark on the European tyre segment.
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New Continental Tires websites
Continental’s Tires Group Sector has completely redesigned its global and country-specific websites. The international site can be accessed at www.continental-tires.com while UK-based readers can reach the local site directly via www.continental-tyres.co.uk.
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Davanti Vantoura 4-Seasons offers increased versatility
While cutting costs may be a tempting course of action in the current uncertain economic conditions, for van operators, the safety and economy of running light commercial vehicles is more important than ever. Ensuring tyres are in the best possible condition can not only keep you safe on the roads, but can also increase fuel economy by as much as 10 per cent. With the higher fuel consumption of extra-urban operations and sometimes heavy payloads, it is important to address the requirement of fit-for-purpose commercial tyres. The British owned brand Davanti’s Vantoura 4-Seasons is its first dedicated on-road, all-season product, designed to suit the needs of UK van operations, making it a popular choice for light commercial vehicle users.
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Escort Vehicle Group says Michelin Agilis 3 tyres offer impressive longevity, efficiency
The managing director of Escort Vehicle Group, Stuart Townley says the Michelin Agilis 3 tyres fitted on the company’s eight-strong fleet of LCVs are achieving “treble the life” of rival tyres. The Cheshire firm, which partners a portfolio of companies transporting abnormal loads, fits the tyres on its four Peugeot Expert and four Citroën Dispatch vans. They serve as outriders for the transport of abnormal loads across the UK, which can include anything from jet engines and bulldozers to steel girders for bridge construction work. In addition to its Cheshire base, the company operates depots in Sussex and Dumfries and Galloway. It decided to fit its entire fleet with the tyres when the business launched last year, in a bid to cut costs and reduce downtime.
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Mitas increases Mousse range to encourage junior off-roaders
Mitas has extended its Mousse range with junior sizes to better support young racers on the path to higher racing classes. Mousse replaces the need for inner tubes in off-road two-wheeler racing. Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, vice president of Two Wheels and Specialty Tires at Yokohama TWS, explains: “There is a lot of excitement about adding two of the most popular junior sizes to our existing Mousse range. With this addition, we are creating a solid foundation for developing young talented racers.”
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UK records best half-year for new van sales since 2019
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market has risen for the sixth consecutive month, growing by 31.0 per cent to 34,630 units in the best June since 2019, according to the latest SMMT figures. 169,926 new vans, pickups and 4x4s were registered in the first half of 2023, up 17.7 per cent compared with the same period last year, as once-persistent supply chain shortages ease.
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Toyo Open Country ATIII win Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun Goods Award
Toyo’s Open Country ATIII SUV tyre has won a Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun Goods Award. Established in 1987, the award recognises products that have contributed to the automotive Car parts announced and released between April 2022 and June 2023 are eligible. In addition, sales volume, development ideas, relevance and social conditions are considered. The selection committee also referred to the results of surveys received from car parts retailers and maintenance outlets to provide their evaluation.
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UK fleets ‘lead way’ in sustainability investment – Goodyear
Goodyear’s recent Sustainable Reality Survey has shown that UK fleets are more focused on sustainability than their European counterparts, with higher-than-average knowledge and application of sustainable solutions, including fuel-efficient tyres. Goodyear surveyed more than 1,400 fleets from 33 countries, asking about their current efforts and targets for the future. It found that 93 per cent of UK fleets are committed to sustainability goals, compared to the European average of 83 per cent. The UK industry is also in a position of strength when it comes to investing in sustainable solutions, including fuel-efficient tyres, telematics and driver training. The full report on Goodyear’s survey is available from the manufacturers website.
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Yokohama launches new EV and all-season SUV tyres at the Nürburgring
Yokohama Europe has invited journalists from across the continent to attend the launch of the Advan Sport EV V108 at the renowned Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. Yokohama launched the Geolandar CV 4S G061 crossover-oriented tyre at the same time. Meanwhile, the event also incorporated a celebration of the 45th anniversary of Yokohama’s flagship Advan brand.
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Magna Tyres: Professional option in construction & mining tyres
Magna Tyres offers a wide range of construction and mining patterns that are specifically developed to withstand extreme and challenging conditions, such as muddy, rocky, and sandy terrains. These tyres are designed for use with wheeled loaders, dumpers, scrapers, and other off-road equipment.
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Strong tyre presence at Steinexpo
Next month, the Steinexpo raw materials and building materials industry trade fair returns after a long absence. Around 400 brands are expected to be present at the show in Germany from 23 to 26 August, including a number of familiar names.
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Bridgestone van tyre sales ‘buoyant’ as upgraded Duravis Van driving impressive performance
Bridgestone is reporting a buoyant sales period to coincide with the start of summer, with its upgraded Duravis range credited for a significant share of success. Bridgestone says the Duravis Van tyre is gaining more traction than ever before, due to its impressive performance characteristics. In TÜV SÜD testing carried out on the request of Bridgestone in July-August 2022, the tyre secured best in class mileage against key premium brand competitors (the tests were conducted on a VW Caravelle 2.0 TDI with the tyre size 205/65 R16C). The testing organisation also found the Duravis Van to be ahead of the competition in dry and wet braking performance and fuel or energy efficiency when it pitted the tyre against premium competitors at ATP Papenburg, fitted to VW Caravelles and Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. Bridgestone says these performances have left a lasting impression on van fleets.
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Bridgestone supports electric vehicle Rally with EV Ready tyres, Webfleet
Bridgestone will sponsor the EV Rally 2023 for the first time, using its “EV Ready” tyre technologies on the 1,200 mile, five-day event. The rally spans the UK and Ireland between 3 and 7 July, commencing in Cardiff. The new Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Duravis Van tyres, designated ‘EV Ready’ by the manufacturer, will be in the spotlight as the rally demonstrates the countries’ charging infrastructure.
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A Guinness World Record with Sany & Sailun
Sailun tyres produced using EcoPoint³ technology have played a role in securing Sany Truck’s place in the Guinness World Records. A Sany Mota 1165 heavy-duty electric truck fitted with Sailun SFL1 tyres in size 12R22.5 18PR broke the record for the longest distance travelled by an electric semi-trailer truck on a single charge.
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