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Campaign for Better Tyres to focus on public sector

The Campaign for Better Tyres, run by the charity Environmental Protection UK, is now entering its second phase where it will be focussing its efforts on public sector vehicle fleets.

17 Jan

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

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

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

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

Crash test dummies feature in TyreSafe campaign

The McIntyres, an animated family of crash test dummies, are being used in a TyreSafe film as part of October's tyre safety month.

27 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

Now is the time to think about winter tyres

Ken Trinder, head of business development, Epyx, says that despite it being summer, fleets need to plan ahead.

22 Jul

Industry invitation to TyreSafe briefing

TyreSafe has issued an open invitation for companies and individuals to attend its first ever quarterly communications briefing on 7th September.

19 Jul

Stay safe this summer with important tyre checks

TyreSafe is urging motorists to inspect their tyres before heading off on holiday to avoid it becoming a tyre related ‘wash out’.

18 Jul

ATS predicts winter weather in cold weather tyre push

A long-range weather forecast predicting months of freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall could save fleets from experiencing costly downtime if they act now, says ATS Euromaster.

13 Jun

Ambulance trusts make cold weather tyre choice

Ambulances across the Midlands will be driven on cold weather tyres this winter to after being impressed by their safety credentials.

7 Jun

Don’t ignore your tyres, says IAM

Driver training IAM Drive & Survive is recommending fleets regularly check their tyres as an under-inflated tyre wears far more quickly than one which is inflated properly.

27 May

Pan European demand for winter tyres grows

Demand for cold weather tyres across Europe during winter 2010 saw volumes reach an all-time high, says Euromaster Group.

3 Mar