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16 Oct 2018
Continental Tyres appoints new Head of Fleet Sales
Tony Stapleton has been appointed as Head of Fleet Sales for Continental Tyre Group, with responsibility for all fleet business across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
15 Oct 2018
Michelin Tyres help tipper trucks dump costs
A leading UK aggregates producer, Shire Aggregates expects to dump annual running costs of over £25,000 by fitting Michelin X Works tyres as original equipment across 12 new MAN 32-tonne 8×4 tipper trucks.
15 Oct 2018
Continental Tyres UK and Ireland welcomes new MD
Continental Tyres UK and Ireland operations will be led by Okan Tamer from November 1, 2018.
11 Oct 2018
Michelin TPMS Light Fleet fitted by Telford-based firm
Michelin Tyre Pressure Management System (TPMS) Light Fleet is a must-have for all fleet managers concerned about tyre pressure management, according to the boss of Vantage Vehicle Conversions.
10 Oct 2018
Avon launches new van tyre at Fleet Live
Avon Tyres has launched its newly developed AV12 van tyre, with lower rolling resistance meaning lower fuel consumption and an enhanced durable sidewall, at Fleet Live (October 9-10).
09 Oct 2018
Bridgestone launches My Speedy predictive maintenance solution
Bridgestone has launched its predictive tyre and vehicle maintenance solution, My Speedy, that will be deployed across Europe.. The concept was developed as ‘Bridgestone Connect’ with the aim to create a connected car solution that delivers enhanced confidence and peace of mind to the drivers.
09 Oct 2018
Bridgestone to offer DriveGuard RFT on main product lines
Journeys interrupted by a punctured or damaged tyre cause delays, inconveniences and can lead to dangerous situations. To combat this issue, Bridgestone has expanded its proprietary and revolutionary DriveGuard Run-Flat Technology (RFT), becoming available on its main product lines as of November 2018.
08 Oct 2018
Michelin introduces new coach tyre
Michelin has launched a new multi-position coach tyre which it says delivers a potential mileage improvement of up to 16 per cent over its predecessor.
08 Oct 2018
Bridgestone pioneers monthly subscription service, Mobox
Bridgestone, one of the world’s leading tyre and rubber companies, has launched its all-inclusive monthly subscription service, Mobox.
05 Oct 2018
Michelin sales increase in Guildford Tyre Company following dealer pilot
Guildford Tyre Company has seen a 35 per cent uplift in Michelin sales after becoming the first Michelin Auto Professional dealer in the UK to take part in the manufacturer’s pioneering ‘Growth Concept’ trial.
04 Oct 2018
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyre policy favoured by Total Motion
Total Motion is in the process of converting around 70 per cent of its fleet to a Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyre policy after predicting the tyres will deliver an extra 3,000 miles per set, versus its existing summer/winter tyre policy. The shift in policy will make Total Motion one of the largest users of Michelin’s