Michelin has been selected as an original equipment tire supplier for the Boeing 737 MAX, the new version of the world’s top selling commercial airplane.
Michelin is Porsche’s technical partner for the German manufacturer’s 2014 endurance racing programme. Indeed, the Clermont-Ferrand-based company played a part in the development of the new Porsche 919 Hybrid by designing specially-adapted tyres for the LMP1 class prototype.
Michelin is expanding its most fuel-efficient range of commercial vehicle tyres ever with the launch of the 315/80 R 22.5 X Line Energy Z (multi-position) and 315/80 R 22.5 X Line Energy D (drive) fitments – a move it says is key for fleets investing in Euro VI vehicles.
The 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours will see Michelin introduce its Total Performance Award, a new competition, which seeks to speed up innovation in favour of not only performance on the racetrack but also sustainable mobility.
Michelin has selected the Commercial Vehicle Show 2014 to host an exclusive international preview of its new 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyre – which will be officially launched this summer.
Porsche’s new Macan SUV will be fitted as original equipment with three ranges of Michelin tyres. These were developed over two and a half years to complement the balanced and high-performance handling characteristics of the car, and equip it for driving in a variety of weather and road conditions around the world.
Michelin has unveiled its new winter tyre for cars, the Alpin 5. As its name indicates, it is the fifth generation of winter tyre designed for European countries in which winter roads are “black”, meaning not covered with snow and ice for several months during the season.
Michelin has unveiled its Premier A/S tyre for the North American market with revolutionary new EverGrip™ technology, which provides drivers with exceptional levels of safety even as their tyres wear down.
ARI Fleet UK, one of the country’s leading fleet management companies, has specified Michelin as its first choice tyre fitment because of the premium tyre manufacturer’s expertise in safety, longevity and fuel efficiency.
In two separate tests, the independent certification organisations TÜV Sud Automotive and DEKRA have confirmed the performance of two of the latest Michelin truck tyre ranges when compared with premium competitor brand tyres.
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