Tyre Management - Page 15

Fraikin awards £4 million tyre contract

Fleet management and contract hire specialist Fraikin has awarded one of the industry’s largest commercial vehicle tyre contracts of 2012 to ATS Euromaster; a three-year deal to service the tyres across more than 6,000 out-based vans, trucks, trailers and items of plant.

21 May

New tyre labelling will make fuel efficiency a key factor in tyre choice

The new tyre label, which takes effect from November 2012, will make rolling resistance and consequently fuel efficiency a key focal area of European tyre evaluation, according to Goodyear Dunlop.

10 May

TyreSafe launches tyre labelling educational material

An animation starring TyreSafe’s family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation’s drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November.

4 May

Fleets urged to rate tyre dealer experience

Michelin aims to improve comsumer power with new rating website.

3 May

Goodyear Dunlop signs deal with BP Oil UK

BP Oil UK, which has in the region of 1,300 service stations in the UK, has signed a deal with Goodyear Dunlop that will see the tyre manufacturer supply, service and maintain BP’s 150-strong tanker fleet.

2 May

Goodyear Dunlop boss claims labelling laws will reveal big differences in safety

The stark contrast in safety performance between the top tyres and the also-rans will be exposed when new tyre labelling becomes law this year.

2 May

Motorists are ill-prepared for a puncture, research suggests

New research released today shows that motorists are ill-prepared for a puncture, with 1.3 million (4%) of drivers admitting they don’t even know whether they have a spare wheel or not.

30 Apr

TyreSafe exposes dangers of part worn tyres

Drivers are putting themselves and other road users at serious risk of injury by opting for part worn tyres, according to campaign group TyreSafe.

26 Apr

Temperature statistics highlight importance of cold weather tyres, says ATS

Despite what felt like a relatively mild winter for much of the UK, detailed weather analysis from ATS Euromaster has shown that temperatures dropped below seven degrees Celsius during prime commuting hours on 147 separate days between October 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.

24 Apr

New online tyre quotation tool simplifies tyre sourcing and fitting

Audi online tyre quotation is enabling customers to quickly and easily obtain a fully fitted cost for replacement tyres.

24 Apr

Underinflated tyres are costing motorists almost one billion extra in fuel

Research from Kwik Fit reveals that motorists are wasting almost £1 billion a year on excess fuel by driving with under-inflated tyres.

29 Mar

Bridgestone offers tyre advice

Bridgestone is reminding fleets that the small patch of tyre that separates a van or truck from the road can have a massive impact on an organisation's fuel bill.

23 Mar

ATS Euromaster winter tyre orders already mounting up

ATS Euromaster has today announced an initial order for more than £10 million worth of cold weather tyre stocks for winter 2012/2013 – its largest winter tyre order to date.

20 Mar

Mobile tyre fitting now available from Fleettyres24.co.uk

Fleettyres24.co.uk is now offering mobile tyre fitting, as it aims to make it even more convenient for companies to think about their tyre choice.

14 Mar

Fleet management company chooses Michelin

Fleet management company sgfleet has switched to a Michelin tyre policy, because it believes the premium tyre brand will help increase its customer base.

13 Mar

Long serving fleet fitter rewarded with high achievement award

Dennis Fisher, a fleet fitter from Stamford, has been awarded for his dedicated service spanning over 30 years.

5 Mar

Panalpina World Transport adopts new tyre policy

Panalpina World Transport has adopted a new tyre policy for its UK-based road fleet, which operates as far afield as mainland Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Cyprus and Africa.

28 Feb

Bridgestone to create tyre specialists

Bridgestone UK is set to roll out a new bespoke training course designed to create industry renowned ‘Tyre Geniuses’ with expertise across all aspects of the tyre sector.

8 Feb

Bridgestone launches all-weather tyre

Bridgestone has created a new range of tyres with the aim of helping motorists cope with the unpredictable British winter weather.

7 Feb

Avon Tyres launches new van tyre range

Avon Tyres has launched the latest in its range of van tyres – the AV11.

31 Jan

Tyre Management - Page 15

Fraikin awards £4 million tyre contract

New tyre labelling will make fuel efficiency a key factor in tyre choice

TyreSafe launches tyre labelling educational material

Fleets urged to rate tyre dealer experience

Goodyear Dunlop signs deal with BP Oil UK

Goodyear Dunlop boss claims labelling laws will reveal big differences in safety

Motorists are ill-prepared for a puncture, research suggests

TyreSafe exposes dangers of part worn tyres

Temperature statistics highlight importance of cold weather tyres, says ATS

New online tyre quotation tool simplifies tyre sourcing and fitting

Underinflated tyres are costing motorists almost one billion extra in fuel

Bridgestone offers tyre advice

ATS Euromaster winter tyre orders already mounting up

Mobile tyre fitting now available from Fleettyres24.co.uk

Fleet management company chooses Michelin

Long serving fleet fitter rewarded with high achievement award

Panalpina World Transport adopts new tyre policy

Bridgestone to create tyre specialists

Bridgestone launches all-weather tyre

Avon Tyres launches new van tyre range

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Tyre Management - Page 15

Fraikin awards £4 million tyre contract

New tyre labelling will make fuel efficiency a key factor in tyre choice

TyreSafe launches tyre labelling educational material

Fleets urged to rate tyre dealer experience

Goodyear Dunlop signs deal with BP Oil UK

Goodyear Dunlop boss claims labelling laws will reveal big differences in safety

Motorists are ill-prepared for a puncture, research suggests

TyreSafe exposes dangers of part worn tyres

Temperature statistics highlight importance of cold weather tyres, says ATS

New online tyre quotation tool simplifies tyre sourcing and fitting

Underinflated tyres are costing motorists almost one billion extra in fuel

Bridgestone offers tyre advice

ATS Euromaster winter tyre orders already mounting up

Mobile tyre fitting now available from Fleettyres24.co.uk

Fleet management company chooses Michelin

Long serving fleet fitter rewarded with high achievement award

Panalpina World Transport adopts new tyre policy

Bridgestone to create tyre specialists

Bridgestone launches all-weather tyre

Avon Tyres launches new van tyre range

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