Tyre Management - Page 13

Growth of run-flat tyres defies expectations

The number of vehicles with run-flat tyres fitted is increasing, despite major car manufacturers such a BMW moving away from providing them as standard equipment.

3 Jan

70% of motorists unaware of EU tyre labelling

More than two-thirds of motorists questioned by Continental said they were not aware of the new EU tyre labelling regulation.

2 Jan

Insight: Fleets lead way in move to fit cold-weather tyres

Cold snap highlights advantages of winter tyres.

19 Dec

ATS Euromaster secures new deal with CVS

ATS Euromaster has secured a new tyre agreement with Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS), which will see it supplying and servicing tyres for 100 per cent of the company’s 2,300-strong fleet of light commercials and heavy trucks.

14 Dec

Andrew Page opts for Michelin tyres

Car parts distributor Andrew Page has made Michelin its first choice tyre fitment after trials showed Michelin tyres lasted significantly longer than other premium brands.

11 Dec

Insight: Battle for fleet tyre business intensifies

The battle to win tyre business from fleets and leasing companies is intensifying after another ambitious provider outlined its strategy for securing market share.

10 Dec

ATS Euromaster and Brake want cold weather tyres as factory-fit option

ATS Euromaster has written to 38 of the largest car and van manufacturers in the UK, urging them to offer customers a choice of summer or cold weather (winter) tyres when ordering a new factory-built vehicle.

6 Dec

ATS Euromaster announces cost-saving message for Commercial Vehicle Show 2013

ATS Euromaster says helping fleet operators to reduce running costs will be its number one objective at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2013.

5 Dec

Allianz Global Assistance urges drivers to invest in winter tyres

With temperatures already dropping and forecasts for a colder-than-average winter, Allianz Global Assistance is urging UK motorists to get ahead of the game.

4 Dec

Insight: Independents join forces to take on tyre suppliers

Network of independent tyre providers is aiming to break dominance of major providers in the fleet market.

28 Nov

Cork Rent-A-Van renews Bridgestone fleet contract

Cork Rent-A-Van, which specialises in rental leasing and contract hire, has renewed its contract with Bridgestone.

15 Nov

Vehicle safety systems become mandatory

Europe makes a basket of new safety requirements into law for new types of motor vehicles comes into force.

1 Nov

Research reveals switching to the right tyres could help companies save millions

The Energy Saving Trust urges UK fleet and vehicle managers to check vehicle tyres.

1 Nov

EU tyre labelling takes effect from November

Drivers visiting their local tyre dealer should be presented with detail about the performance of their new tyres, under the new EU tyre labelling regulation.

31 Oct

ATS Euromaster in Brighton scoops tyre title

ATS Euromaster in Portslade, Brighton, has been named ‘Tyre Centre of the Year’ at the Tyre and Fast-Fit (TAFF) Awards 2012.

29 Oct

Tyre labelling: The start of a revolution?

EU labelling scheme provides an at-a-glance guide to safety, but many attributes are ignored.

SMR 24 Oct

Tyre company to launch service in the UK

Tyrenet UK and Profile Tyrecentre have announced their intention to launch the Profile Tyrecentre brand and concept in the UK.

22 Oct

OZ Racing launches winter wheel and tyre package

The MSW 19, a five-spoke winter wheel designed by OZ (available in black and silver), is now available as a wheel and tyre package aimed at helping drivers safely tackle the winter conditions.

19 Oct

Michelin wins two tyre industry awards

Michelin picked up the ‘Industry Advertising Campaign’ award and the ‘Product Innovation’ award at this year’s Tyre and Fast-Fit (TAFF) awards.

17 Oct

ATS Euromaster reaffirms commitment to ring-fencing cold weather tyre stocks

ATS Euromaster has reaffirmed its commitment to ring-fencing cold weather tyre stocks for businesses and public sector organisations this winter.

12 Oct