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Michelin to unveil endurance tyres at 6 Hours of Silverstone

The FIA World Endurance Championship 2016 season begins with the 6 Hours of Silverstone, and will be the first at which Michelin Motorsport’s newest endurance slicks will be used. The tyre supplier said it has focused its efforts for 2016 on the development of products for its LM P2 partners; the tyres were tested pre-season test at Le Castellet, France, last month. Michelin added that some changes have also been made to its wet tyres.

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  1. Michelin helps Porsche clinch top endurance honours in Bahrain
  2. Evolution in Le Mans cars matched by Michelin tyre development programme
  3. Dunlop testing endurance racing tyres for 2015
  4. Tyre strategy to play key role at WEC Bahrain finale – Michelin
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TyreWORK first to go live with e-jobsheet, UniSerV integration

TyreWORK has become the first commercial vehicle and tyre management service provider to go live with the new UniSerV platform from CAM. Extended with e-jobsheet, CAM says the platform features improved “operational agility”, and increased “administrative efficiency in data processing from the field.”

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  1. Tyre European Network dealers see appeal of multi-language e-jobsheet integration
  2. Tyrenet first live with UniSerV V7.2 integration
  3. TRS Tyres the latest to invest in CAM UniSerV and e-jobsheet
  4. Nick’s Tyres implements CAM’s UniSerV platform
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Tyres on the Drive receives Northern Tech Judges’ Award

Mobile tyre-fitting specialist Tyres on the Drive has won the Judges’ Award for Leadership at this year’s Northern Tech Awards in Liverpool. The Cheshire-based company was also named the 12th fastest growing tech business in the North of England and Scotland, having achieved 73 per cent revenue growth for 2013 to 2015, in a league table of the top 50.

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  1. Tyres On The Drive rolls out billboard campaign
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Solid Auto aims for growth in filters for Japanese and Korean vehicles

Solid Auto UK has revealed plans to accelerate the growth of its range of filters for Japanese and Korean vehicles, with a specific focus on providing motor factors and garages with OE-quality products.

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Shortage of product contributes to modest increase in motorcycle sales – NMDA

High expectations of growth in motorcycle sales for March 2016 were tempered somewhat by low product supply. While the market started strongly this year, overall growth was only 1.6 per cent compared with March 2015. “Following a strong start to 2016, the NMDA had high expectations that March would follow suit on the back of the new 16-plate change, however the market was up by only 230 bikes compared to March 2015 – marking an overall growth of just 1.4 per cent”, said Stephen Latham, head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK.

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  1. Motorcycle sales down for 11th month running
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  3. 25% rise in February motorcycle registrations
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Mitas named John Deere ‘partner-level supplier’ for 5th time

Mitas has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2015 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Prague based company was selected for the honour in recognition of its “dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.”

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Five new tyres added to Michelin X Works construction range

Michelin has extended its range of robust X Works tyres for the construction sector, adding five new tyres to the line-up of rugged fitments. Available with immediate effect, the X Works range now boasts 315/80 R 22.5 X Works Z (multi-position) tyres, X Works D (drive axle) tyres, plus 385/65 R 22.5 X Works T (trailer axle) tyres. Michelin has renewed its tyre offer for a complete rig – steer, drive and trailer – in the market’s key sizes.

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Greenergy Flexigrid switches fleet to Goodyear Fuelmax

Greenergy Flexigrid, the fuel haulage service company within the Greenergy Group, has signed a new deal with Goodyear that will see the company fit its 100-plus vehicles with the tyre supplier’s Fuelmax commercial tyre. The tyre has been tested extensively by several European fleets since its 2014 launch. Andy Darling, business development manager at Greenergy Flexigrid, said: “Goodyear already operate within our sector, which means that they understand the challenges and nature of our business.

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Used Land Rover Defenders selling above list price, says Glass’s

Some late-plate Defenders are selling in excess of list price as the end of production leaves Land Rover aficionados to seek out the best used examples available, according to Glass’s. Demand is highest for the XS Station Wagon, fitted with half-leather and air conditioning, with prices in line with Glass’s top condition values and often beating them in closed sales.

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  1. ‘Budget soft-roaders’ most popular in used car market, says Glass’s
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  3. UK used car market ‘approaching tipping point’ – Glass’s
  4. Mercedes C Class affecting UK used vehicle trends: My Car Check

Semperit Runner D2 wins Red Dot Design Award for Outstanding Construction

The Red Dot Design Award has been presented to the Semperit Runner D2 drive tyre in size 315/80 R22.5. An international jury deemed the technical quality of the tyre, including an improved tread and compact pattern, worthy of the accolade. The Runner D2 offers high mileage and low fuel consumption, Semperit states.

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ATS Euromaster expands pilot truck services programme

ATS Euromaster has expanded its pilot truck services programme. The network is seeking to expand its service, maintenance and repair business with large commercial vehicle fleets. Phase one of the programme, launched in April 2015, marked the first time ATS Euromaster had expanded its range of services beyond tyres and wheels for commercial vehicles above seven tonnes gvw. Now a further 10 locations can provide SMR support to truck operators. They stretch from Glasgow to Exeter to cover key locations along some of Britain’s most significant transport routes, including the M1, M4, M5, M6, Felixstowe, and Tilbury.

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  4. ATS Euromaster to launch 50th anniversary ‘gold book’
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Montreal buses running on Vipal V167 tread

The Société de Transport de Montreal (STM) will begin retreading its tyres using Vipal products, following a bidding process and a battery of tests with the retreading material provider’s V167 tread.

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Abbey Logistics’ 730 commercial vehicles serviced through Michelin solutions’ Effitires

European liquid, bulk powder and palletised road transport specialist Abbey Logistics has signed up its 730 commercial vehicle assets to Effitires by Michelin solutions, describing the tyre management package as “a perfect fit for our operations.”

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  1. Michelin Solutions to introduce contracted fuel savings guarantee at CV Show
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CAM International makes e-jobsheet.com multilingual

CAM International is making e-jobsheet.com available in three major European languages, as the company seeks greater penetration on the continent. The digital tablet-based work exchange for truck, bus, and van tyres is going live in French, German and Spanish.

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  1. CV trailer market to grow 2% despite weak 1H
  2. Spanish tyre management system integrates e-jobsheet
  3. “Truck Force” At The Starting Line
  4. European Aftermarket to Suffer 1.2 Billion Euro Dip

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