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9,837 heavy goods vehicles registered in first three months of 2022, which is down -2.3% after supply chain issues and economic uncertainty affected the segment, in the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures.

The Serie 02 line brings together the innovation generation of Pirelli-branded tyres, entirely developed by Prometeon Tyre Group, for sale in the EMEA region.

For part 2 of our Fleet Management feature, Commercial Tyre Business had the opportunity to touch base with Goodyear and find out how its suite of tools make life easier for fleets on and off the road. We also wanted to know why Goodyear’s one-stop system, FleetOnlineSolutions, helps centralise the essential administrative aspects to provide a worry-free experience for Goodyear users.

The Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (Goodyear FIA ETRC) kicks off on 21-22nd May in Misano, Italy. This year Goodyear increases its commitment to European truck racing by becoming its title partner.

BKT is continuing its partnership with LaLiga as Official Global Partner, which begun in 2019, through to the 2024/25 season.

Ahead of the 2022 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) season, Goodyear, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and European Truck Racing Association (ETRA) are all focusing on driving sustainable racing actions with a circular economy retreading programme.

Demand for new buses and coaches grew 45.2% in the first quarter of 2022, although this remains -44.4% below the pre-pandemic five-year average. Single deck bus registrations were the biggest climbers with 131.9%, as industry insiders look to the government’s Bus Back Better incentive to see increased fleet renewal.

In 2018, alongside other legislations, such as India and the USA. The EU imposed an anti-dumping tariff on certain Chinese manufactured tyres, both retreaded and new.

Vulco has modernised its brand identity to adapt to the ever-changing market. The new image, which incorporates a more digital, sustainable and personalised style, is part of Vulco’s European campaign to reach over 3,000 stores during the next six years.

Michelin’s Connected Fleet is the umbrella brand for the Group’s fleet management services and solutions, which is suitable for all fleet types and offers smart data solutions to help the day-to-day running of fleets.