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Truck accident statistics highlight need for winter tyres
Almost 600 accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGV) in Great Britain last year were due to snow or ice, latest Government statistics have revealed. A total of 338 rigid HGV accidents were attributed to snow or ice on the roads, while 230 articulated HGVs were involved in accidents under similar conditions.
Michelin unveils concept truck tyre
Michelin unveiled a new truck tyre concept at Challenge Bibendum 2011 in Berlin recently.
New technical specialist appointed at Michelin
Brian Porteous, 43, has been appointed Technical Product Marketing Manager at Michelin Tyre plc with a remit, which includes the Company’s truck, bus and coach products within the UK and Ireland. He replaces Paul Kendrick, who is retiring after 43 years with the Company.
Michelin launches new truck tyre
Michelin has unveiled its latest truck tyre – X® MultiWayTM 3D, a multi-purpose tyre that can be driven on all types of road and in all types of weather conditions, delivering time savings and fuel economy as well as reliability and safety.
Michelin show-stopper grips truck fleets
Michelin stopped fleet managers in their tracks at the NEC last week, as its XDW Ice Grip tyre made its Commercial Vehicle Show debut.
Michelin demonstrates commitment to Transaid
Michelin demonstrated its commitment to the transport industry’s charity, Transaid, by hosting a training session on 17March for two Zambian commercial vehicle driving instructors at its UK headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent.
Nuttall chooses Michelin
UK haulier James Nuttall (Transport) Ltd is introducing Michelin’s low rolling resistance Energy tyres across its truck fleet following outstanding results from a year-long fuel-efficiency trial.
Irish motorists blow €27 million a year on fuel
Drivers in the Republic of Ireland are losing out on more than €27 million by driving with under-inflated tyres.
Michelin records improvement in stability
Michelin has recorded a 6.5 per cent improvement in stability over 385/65 R 22.5 tyres after measuring the vehicle overturn angle of a 44 tonne tractor unit and trailer combination fitted with X One MaxiTrailer tyres.
Theft of Michelin tyres
More than 700 Michelin and Kleber car tyres were stolen from a truck in a layby on the A1 in Rutland on 5 May. buy doxycycline
Nestlé fleet rolls out Michelin X One MaxiTrailer
UK company Nestlé Logistics is rolling out Michelin’s award-winning 455/45 R 22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyres across its fleet. buy doxycycline
Michelin and Volvo to partner on innovation projects
Michelin and the Volvo Group have signed a contract extending their agreement that has made Michelin the Swedish automotive manufacturer’s main tyre supplier since 2003. The two companies have also decided to work together on innovation projects.
Mulgrew chooses Michelin X One MaxiTrailer
County Down-based Mulgrew Haulage Ltd has become the first operator in Ireland to operate Michelin’s award-winning X One MaxiTrailer tyres.
Stas chooses Michelin
At the Trailer 2009 trade show in Kortrijk, Belgium this week Stas presented its new V-Streamline tipper, which is equipped with Michelin EnergyTM tyres.
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