Author Archive
11 Feb 2015
VT-TRACTOR developed and tested in Europe
Bridgestone’s VT-TRACTOR tyre was developed and tested at Technical Center Europe (TCE) near Rome, Italy, the company’s European development centre, and is manufactured exclusively at the Puente San Miguel (PSM) plant in Spain.
22 Jan 2015
Hertz and AA issue top 10 tips for safe winter driving
Motorists must properly prepare their vehicles including their tyres, this winter to avoid putting themselves and other road users at risk, Hertz and the AA have warned.
06 Jan 2015
Cyber fleet helps haulage operators save fuel
Haulage operators across Europe and South America are making significant fuel savings thanks to Pirelli’s CyberFleet system for commercial vehicles.
17 Dec 2014
Tyre Safety Leaflet from RSA
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has produced a comprehensive tyre safety leaflet, which gives motorists valuable information on tyre safety and we are proud to say, bears the ITIA logo.
16 Dec 2014
Agreement between Texa and Schrader on TPMS maintenance
Texa has signed a collaboration agreement with Schrader International, the leading global designer and manufacturer of TPMS sensors to proceed with programming Schrader aftermarket sensors using Texa’s dedicated tools.
03 Dec 2014
GT Radial launches new global truck and bus website
As part of an overall effort to continue strengthening the online experience for current and potential fleet customers, GT Radial has launched the brand’s new Global Truck & Bus website , accessible at www.gtradialfleet.com.
21 Oct 2014
Dunlop rebrands tyre retreads
Dunlop’s commercial vehicle tyre retreads, previously produced under the MultiTread name, are to be offered as TreadMax premium mold cure products.
10 Oct 2014
Michelin keeps J.C. Trans out of the workshop and on the road
English-based haulier J.C. Trans (UK) has recorded an 88 per cent reduction in tyre failures per quarter, after adopting a full Michelin tyre policy for its 15-strong fleet.
24 Sep 2014
Another exciting weekend in BRDC Formula 4 championship
One of the most eventful weekends of racing for the BRDC Formula 4 championship, using Yokohama control tyres, saw the top of the series leaderboard move around for the first time since the opening race weekend and set up a thrilling last round finale in five week’s time.
18 Sep 2014
Pirelli star driver McKenna wins British Rally Championship
Pirelli Star Driver Daniel McKenna has become the latest driver to win the British Rally Championship with the help of Pirelli, thanks to his victory on the final round at the Rally Isle of Man last weekend.
18 Sep 2014
New Nokian Line SUV summer tyre
The new Nokian Line SUV summer tyre for varied SUV use offers comfort, high performance and wet grip, according to the company.