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Davanti expands van tyre range with new ‘high-mileage’ Vantoura DX450

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Davanti Tyres has launched the Vantoura DX450, a new light commercial/van tyre which targets increased durability and efficiency. The tyre has been developed and tested “extensively”, Davanti says, using the brand’s facilities at industry-leading proving ground Applus IDIADA. Backing its claims of long tyre life, Davanti submitted the Vantoura DX450 to Dekra for open-road wear testing, on which it achieved up to 36 per cent higher mileage on average compared to Davanti’s previous generation commercial van tyre. As well as increased longevity, Davanti says the tyre offers stability and superior handling.

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17th consecutive month of growth for new van sales

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The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9 per cent to reach 25,853 units, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The result was the strongest performance for the month since 2021, which recorded the best May market in history when business investment in commercial vehicles accelerated in the wake of the pandemic.

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UK new LCV sales up 5.4% in April, marking 16th consecutive month of growth

UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) rose by 5.4 per cent in April as more businesses invested in the latest models, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 23,889 new vans, 4x4s and pickups were registered, the highest total for the month since 2021, as fleets invested in vehicles to support local trades, doorstep services and other increasingly vital parts of the logistics sector.

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Bumper March for new van sales

More than 50,000 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joined UK roads in a bumper March for fleet renewal as more businesses upgraded to the very latest models than in any other month during the past three years. 52,916 new vans, 4x4s and pickups were registered, up 11.1 per cent as Britons increasingly depend on vans for everything from online shopping to local trades. As a result, the van sector in 2024 delivered its best first quarter for three years, with volumes now just -7.7 per cent below Q1 2019.

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Davanti pitches Vantoura 4-Seasons as versatile option for van fleets

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The choice of light commercial tyres is vital to businesses dependent on smooth-running vans, and the transition to spring and the end of the financial year often prompts a review. UK tyre brand Davanti says its first dedicated on-road, all-season product, the Vantoura 4-Seasons can help to boost productivity and reduce downtime and costs too.

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Dunlop expands light truck tyre portfolio to meet demand for seasonal mobility

Dunlop is extending its Econodrive range of light truck tyres to include winter and all-season fitments. Two new products, the Dunlop Econodrive AS (all-season) and Dunlop Econodrive Winter, expand the existing Dunlop Econodrive light truck range. This includes the summer tyres Dunlop Econodrive and Dunlop Econodrive LT. Dunlop said the new additions help to position the brand to compete in the value segment of the light truck tyre market.

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New van demand grows for 11th month but EV uptake needs 2024 boost

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Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 12.7 per cent in November as 27,433 vans, pickups and 4x4s joined Britain’s fleets, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance is 4.6 per cent above pre-pandemic 2019 levels and represents 11 consecutive months of rising demand, totalling 311,754 units – the largest volume for two years as product availability continues to improve.

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Astutus Research produces new Vehicle Kilometres Travelled in Europe analysis

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Tyre industry data analyst Astutus Research has produced a new analysis of vehicle kilometres travelled (VKMT) in 26 European markets. This metric is a key figure in determining tyre sell-out volumes, though the data can often be untimely or inaccurate data. With its new reports, which can be tailored to particular requirements, Astutus says it can offer up-to-date analysis of VKMT, with more than 20 years of historic data [from 2000], and forecasts to 2028, within the passenger car and light commercial vehicle segments. More information can be found in the Tyrepress Report Shop. Several analyses of global tyre markets are available now on Tyrepress.

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New Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo sizes

As promised earlier in the year, Goodyear has expanded its Vector 4Seasons Cargo line-up. It has added nine new sizes to this all-season range, increasing the number of SKUs to 28. With tyres available in 14- to 19-inch rim diameter dimensions, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo provides solutions for some of the most popular light commercial vehicles in the market, such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, MAN TGE and Isuzu D-MAX.

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Japan debut for Bridgestone’s Enliten winter LT tyres

For the first time, Bridgestone is applying its Enliten technology to a winter light truck tyre. The Bridgestone Blizzak W989, which will go on sale in Japan in September, will thus offer a six per cent improvement in ice braking performance and 15 per cent better wear life than a comparable conventional tyre.

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Goodyear expanding Cargo range

This year Goodyear will add a total of 24 new sizes to its various Cargo tyre lines for light commercial vehicles, strengthening its premium LCV offering in a market where it anticipates 4.2 per cent growth by 2028. Additions to the EfficientGrip Cargo 2, Vector 4Seasons Cargo and UltraGrip Cargo will boost market coverage across the Goodyear summer, all-season and winter LCV tyre portfolio to up to 89 per cent, making the range one of the most complete in the market.

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Landsail 4Seasons Van engineered to meet market demands

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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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French postal service to trial Michelin Uptis airless tyres in European first

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There are many tyre technologies on the market to resist damage and punctures, such as reinforced sidewalls and self-healing inner linings for the rubber, but tyre manufacturers have continued to develop the airless tyre as an optimal way of ensuring tyre damage does not dent operators’ businesses. The Michelin Uptis is the first tyre of its kind to hit the road, with nearly 50 DHL Express vans in Singapore fitting the product in 2023. Now French postal service La Poste will help the tyre take its European bow in real-world conditions, with 40 vans due to fit the Uptis in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France by the end of 2024.

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Petlas invests $360m in new tyre production facility

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Petlas will invest $360 million in the construction of a new light vehicle tyre production facility adjacent to the Turkish company’s existing plant in Kırşehir. The new production line will produce 100,000 tons of tyres for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, increasing the manufacturer’s total capacity by 42 per cent, reaching 340,000 tons. It will create around 1,850 new roles. Petlas expects to break ground on the new factory in 2023, with completion slated for 2024-25.

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Van market continues strong start to year

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the third consecutive month in March, rising by 17.3 per cent to 47,634 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Traditionally a large volume month due to the new number plate, the growth was amplified by comparison with a weak March last year, when chronic supply chain shortages drove the market down by -27.6 per cent.

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