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Arisun and Westlake tyres gain SmartWay accreditation

Three Arisun and Westlake brand tyres, which are manufactured by Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (ZC Rubber) in China, recently achieved Smartway fuel efficiency accreditation from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Westlake AT566 long haul tyre, Arisun AT570 long haul tyre, Arisun AD778 regional driver tyre all qualified of the low rolling resistance standard.

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19.01.2016

Michelin Offers Uniroyal Tires for Commercial Trucks

The Uniroyal tire brand is moving into the commercial tire market with a product line aimed at owner-operators and small fleets. Michelin North America said Wednesday during a webinar press conference that the Uniroyal line will appeal to the "intermediate and budget portions of the market," which the company called a growing segment.

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18.01.2016

Pirelli Carrier van tyre range developed using UHP technology

Pirelli’s Carrier tyre range has been developed specifically for the van market and has been tried and tested by a selection of fleet drivers in a variety of situations, the manufacturer states.

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16.01.2016

January launch for Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Michelin gives word that its fourth-generation Pilot Sport is being released in Europe as of this month. The initial launch range includes 17 tyres for 17 and 18-inch rims, with 19-inch fitments being introduced later this year and in 2017.

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14.01.2016

Conti launches new VanContact Winter

Continental has recently launched a new winter tyre for light trucks and vans, helping these increasingly important commercial vehicles remain mobile and safe in cold weather conditions.

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11.01.2016

Goodyear Dunlop’s Sava factory wins Ford Q1 award

The Goodyear Dunlop Sava Tires plant has received the respected Ford Q1 certification.

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06.01.2016

KRT introduces exclusive LCV range from Blacklion

Kings Road Tyres has introduced a new range of LCV tyres from its exclusive manufacturing partner, Blacklion. The L301 Voracio range includes 18 popular size options for popular light commercial vehicle applications.