You are here: / light truck tyres

Posts

USA retains duties on PLT tyres

Tyrepress.com / Stephen Goodchild

The USA will continue to apply anti-dumping and countervailing duties to passenger vehicle and light truck (PLT) tyres from China. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) decided against ending the charging of duties, which have applied to these products since 2015, after determining that doing so would “likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.” Unsurprisingly, the United Steelworkers union applauds the decision.

Read more

Related news:

  1. USA: No antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese truck & bus tyres
  2. Chinese truck/bus tyres: US court partially rejects determination
  3. US imposes Chinese tyre import tariffs
  4. USA sets final duties on CV steel wheels from China
/by

Tread durability up 38%: Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo 2

Goodyear has brought out a second generation of its summer van and light truck tyre. The first sizes in the new Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo 2 range began arriving in December, and the full range of 23 SKUs for 14- to 17-inch rim diameters should be available by the end of October 2021.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo claims 10,000km more mileage
  2. Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo tops three-tyre mileage test
  3. New Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo van tyre targets reduced cost of ownership
  4. January launch for Goodyear Efficient Grip 2 SUV
/by

Good September LCV sales, but YTD total down

SMMT

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by more than a quarter (+26.4 per cent) in September, according to the latest SMMT figures. In total, 52,096 vans, pickups and 4x4s were registered in the month, up some 10,880 units on a weak September 2019, when regulatory changes distorted the market.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Demand for vans rises in March
  2. Commercial vehicle exports rise in first half of 2017
  3. White vans still popular across the country
  4. KPMG: Brexit uncertainty behind UK car production dips
/by

Connected, autonomous tech driving global LCV market toward recovery

Tordiantor; Pixabay

Global sales of Global Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) are projected to reach 9.49 million units in 2020, with pickups contributing to 4.62 million units. According to research by Frost & Sullivan, the global economic impact of COVID-19 caused the market to decline by 19 per cent in global LCV sales from 11.72 million units in 2019. The European market is said to be worst hit, with countries such as Italy and Spain facing an average decline in LCV sales of 35 per cent to 50 per cent in 2020.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Toyo Tires OE on new Mitsubishi L200
  2. VW and Ford establish van/EV partnership
  3. Bridgestone raising tyre prices 4 per cent
  4. Do markets dream of electric cars?
/by

Firestone launches Vanhawk Multiseason van tyre

Firestone

Firestone has released its first all-season tyre for European light trucks. The Vanhawk Multiseason offers winter-ready, fuel efficient performance for year-round use in all weather conditions, Firestone adds. It targets increased business efficiency for small-medium sized fleet operations and private van drivers. With the launch of the Vanhawk Multiseason, the Bridgestone group now has a multi-tier offer for the all-season van segment. It launched the Bridgestone Duravis All Season, a first for its eponymous brand too, last week.

Read more

Related news:

  1. New Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo van tyre targets reduced cost of ownership
  2. GT Radial launches Maxmiler AllSeason van, light truck tyre
  3. Winter growth for GT Radial following all-season product introduction
  4. Nordexx launches first all-season tyre
/by

Bridgestone launches A-rated Duravis All Season light truck tyre

Bridgestone

Bridgestone has launched its first-ever all-season tyre for the light truck segment. The Duravis All Season has a robust and durable construction, for longevity and reduced downtime periods. It also has A-grade wet grip on the EU tyre label, alongside Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) and Mud and Snow (M+S) certification. Bridgestone says the tyre targets both small and large fleets looking to maximise business efficiency on the same tyres year-round.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Bridgestone launches 2nd generation all-season touring tyre
  2. Nokian wins Auto Express all-season tyre test; dry performance remains ‘concern’ for segment
  3. New Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo van tyre targets reduced cost of ownership
  4. 2nd generation Firestone Multiseason all-season car tyre launched
/1 Comment/by

Apollo Tyres introduces EnduMaxx brand in India

Apollo Tyres has introduced the Endumaxx brand of tyres for light trucks in India. The company described light truck radial demand as having “a potential of 112,000 tyres per month in India, and it is growing at a much faster pace than any other segment”.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Apollo a Man U regional partner
  2. Apollo Tyres & research partner obtain ENR patent
  3. Apollo commemorates International Day for Conservation of Mangroves
  4. Lockdown stops tyre production in India
/by

GT Radial launches Maxmiler AllSeason van, light truck tyre

Giti Tire has launched the GT Radial Maxmiler AllSeason, a four-season tyre for the European van and light truck markets. Carrying the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol of its sidewall, the product is initially available in 13 SKUs with 15C-16C” rims, section widths from 195-235 and series sizes from 65-75. Load indices range from 104-115.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Winter growth for GT Radial following all-season product introduction
  2. ‘A very good all-round option’ – UK launch for GT Radial 4Seasons
  3. GT Radial launches first studdable van, truck tyre
  4. Giti Tire appoints European PCR, light truck senior product marketing manager
/by

ATS Euromaster appoints operations director to lead light vehicle focus

, ,

ATS Euromaster has Mark Lynch appointed as a new operations director to drive the company’s development in the light vehicle market, following the decision in October 2018 to merge its heavy vehicle business with Tructyre.

Read more

Related news:

  1. ATS Euromaster appoints Jones as Head of National Fleets
  2. Micheldever/Protyre moves up to fourth, Lodge Tyres jumps in retail rankings
  3. Doublestar names Antonio Smith as general director for Spain and Portugal
  4. First Stop names Mark Widdows as retail manager
/by

New Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Cargo van tyre targets reduced cost of ownership

Goodyear has launched the Vector 4Seasons Cargo light truck tyre. The all-season product aims to offer increased fuel efficiency, improved performance and extended mileage compared to the previous model. In Goodyear testing, the Vector 4Seasons Cargo offers shorter stopping distances and improved stability and handling in wet and dry conditions. The tyre manufacturer is also emphasising the reduced cost to drivers and fleet managers due to no longer having the inconvenience or cost of switching tyres between seasons.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Michelin rolls out CrossClimate to light commercial segment
  2. All-season tyres? Test recommends it pays to think big
  3. Winter growth for GT Radial following all-season product introduction
  4. Tyre dealer travels an extra 40 miles per tank with Michelin
/by

VW and Ford establish van/EV partnership

,

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company have will partner in the production of light commercial vehicles after announcing the first formal agreements in “a broad alliance”. The alliance does not involve cross-ownership between the two companies.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Connected, autonomous tech driving global LCV market toward recovery
  2. Nexen supplies New Volkswagen Caddy OE tyres
  3. Emissions revelation puts VW group credibility in question
  4. Daimler share price hit after emissions investigation news
/by

Is Continental about to break into PCLT tyre global big 3?

, , ,

A glance at the archives of Tyres & Accessories’ global tyre manufacturer rankings reveals that the ‘Big Three’ are quite stable fixtures at the top of the table. However, new analysis from Astutus Research suggests that the perennial fourth-placed Continental Tire could be about to break the stranglehold of Bridgestone, Michelin, and Goodyear in the passenger car and light truck tyre segment (PCLT). According to Astutus’s latest report, the German manufacturer appears to have closed the gap on Goodyear, and is set to jump up a place in the rankings.

Membership Required

If you are not yet a Tyrepress or Tyres & Accessories subscriber, you can change that here.

Subscribe now

Becoming a member has benefits such as:

  • Read our sector-leading articles in full
  • Full analysis of tyre business segments
  • Read Tyres & Accessories magazine online/in print

Already a member? Log in here

Related news:

  1. Goodyear to regain number 3 global PCLT tyre volumes ranking – Astutus Research
  2. Tyre manufacturers to lose $2bn in OE revenues due to semi-conductor shortage
  3. Michelin the number one consumer researched tyre brand: Tyre Reviews
  4. Interview: Continental’s Tires head Christian Kötz on tyres, sensors and sustainability
/by

We see you are visiting us from China.

If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com. Or click below to continue on Tyrepress.