Part 2 of our bus and coach feature for Commercial Tyre Business welcomed the insight of Andrew French, Michelin’s Director of Services and Solutions for the UK, Ireland and Nordics.
Breaking News
The Commercial Tyre Business Breaking News section brings you the latest stories emanating from the commercial tyre and fleet management industries.

Bridgestone Well Positioned for Bus and Coach Recovery with Preparedness and Sustainability Focus
In Part 1 of our Bus Feature for Commercial Tyre Business, Bridgestone’s North Region PSV Operations Manager Justin Mason took some time to discuss the manufacturer’s view of the current state of affairs in the bus market.

Goodyear Acquire Cooper Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have announced that they have entered a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Cooper for a sum in the region of USD 2.5 billion.

Part 2: CAM Banking on Investments in Account Management and Continuous Development as fitter-force Looks to Leap Forward in 2021
Part 2 of our interview with Steve Daly saw us turn our attention to CAM's strategy during lockdown with fitter-force and their prospects for 2021.

Recircle Awards 2021: Six Additional Award Categories Announced
In an effort to ensure increased inclusivity on a global scale, the Recircle Awards have unveiled six new award categories. Four of them will be open to public vote. Additionally, two Lifetime Achievement awards have been confirmed.

Part 1: CAM Banking on Investments in Account Management and Continuous Development as fitter-force Looks to Leap Forward in 2021
Shortly before Christmas, Steve Daly the Commercial Director at CAM sat down for a virtual get-together with Richard Wilson, the Editor of Commercial Tyre Business to discuss the state of play for the company.

Alliance Launch Upgraded Version of 372 VF Tyres as Performance Proven in IRSTEA Independent Research Trials
Alliance’s launch of an upgraded version of its 372 VF (very high flexion) tyre was accompanied by the news of a successful independent research trial conducted by IRSTEA (Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies pour l'environnement et l'agriculture) that looked at fuel efficiency traction, footprint and slip of Alliance’s IF (increased flexion) and VF tyres in comparison with the premium competition in the market.

Michelin Awarded for Customer Service in Spain
For the fourth consecutive year, Michelin receives the Leaders in Service award given by the “Leaders in Service Competition” in Spain, in recognition of companies that stand out for the quality of their customer service.

UK Commercial Vehicle Production Down -25.6% in October
UK commercial vehicle production falls by -25.6% as 6,761 units leave factory gates in October. Production both for overseas and domestic markets in double digit decline as dual impact of Covid-19 and risk of ‘no deal’ Brexit bring down operator confidence. Shortfall of 11,256 commercial vehicles in first 10 months pulls year-to-date performance down -18.1%.

Drive Home Brexit Deal for Christmas or Risk £55bn Manufacturing Hit, Warns UK Auto Sector
UK Automotive warns of Brexit tariff damage as new figures reveal ‘no deal’ would cut vehicle production by two million over next five years. WTO tariffs would strike £55.4bn blow to UK sector by 2025 with annual production falling below one million units consistently.