Tyre Management - Page 17

Correct tyre pressure saves cash and cuts carbon

Anglian Water could save almost £65,000 in fuel costs each year, while reducing its carbon emissions by 117 tonnes, simply by adjusting tyre pressures across its fleet.

31 Oct

Tyre pressure monitoring technology to improve road safety

Recent accident figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT) has indicated why the fitment of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) is vital to the reduction of vehicle accidents.

31 Oct

Ringtons choose Michelin

Tea and coffee retailer Ringtons is to reinstate an exclusive Michelin tyre policy after it began fitting mid-range tyres to its 200-strong fleet of light commercial vans two years ago in an attempt to reduce costs.

27 Oct

Fleets in the dark about new EU tyre scheme

Tyre labelling should encourage fuel efficiency and safety.

SMR 25 Oct

Inchcape Fleet Solutions says winter tyres increase fleet and driver safety

Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) has highlighted the impact switching to winter tyres can have on fleet and driver safety.

25 Oct

New accident statistics highlight need for cold weather tyres

More than 18,000 road accidents in Great Britain last year were caused by snow or ice, latest Government statistics have revealed.

21 Oct

Bridgestone Europe names new CEO and chief operating officer

Bridgestone Europe (BSEU) has announced senior management appointments effective from January 1, 2012.

21 Oct

Defective tyre court convictions at four-year high

Court convictions in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres are at a four year high, according to figures obtained by TyreSafe from the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office.

11 Oct

Insurance should not be an issue with winter tyres, says AA

With some meteorologists forecasting the UK’s third harsh winter in succession, car manufacturers and tyre companies are widely advocating the fitting of winter tyres.

7 Oct

Motorists invited to be winter tyres testers

Motorists are being invited to write their own headlines about the safety benefits of cold weather tyres – by applying to test drive a free set from the HiQ fast fit network and penning an independent review.

6 Oct

ATS Euromaster issues warning on tyre safety

ATS Euromaster has issued a stark reminder to motorists of the risks involved in driving with illegal tyres.

28 Sep

Winter tyre and wheel sets launched for key Audi models

Audi has launched a range of factory-approved winter wheel and tyre options that aim to offer the best possible protection against snow and ice.

23 Sep

Kwik-Fit urges fleets to book winter tyres now

Fleet operators are being urged to place winter tyre orders with Kwik-Fit Fleet by the end of September and ensure the tyres are fitted to vehicles during October to guarantee availability.

21 Sep