The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and SafeAI, a pioneer in autonomous heavy equipment, today announced a strategic relationship to incorporate tyre intelligence into the programming of autonomous heavy equipment vehicles.
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Bandvulc Proves a Perfect Service Provider for MC Rental
Commercial vehicle firm, MC Rental has found a perfect fit with Bandvulc – a leader in tyre service standards. With the switch to Conti360 Fleet Solutions, MC Rental are providing an enhanced on-road performance for their fleet, whilst delivering great combined service with Bandvulc.
Antonio Crespo Unveiled as New Commercial Director of Michelin Spain and Portugal
Since last November, Antonio Crespo has taken on the role of Head of Sales for Michelin, replacing Rebecca Nieto, with a plan to maintain the customer’s strategy of keeping customers at the centre of operations.
Nokian Tyres PLC: Päivi Leskinen Appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and Member of the Management Team
Päivi Leskinen has been appointed Nokian Tyres’ Senior Vice President, Human Resources and member of Nokian Tyres’ Management Team. She will report to Jukka Moisio, President & CEO. Leskinen will start in the position in May 2021 at the latest.
Continental Expands its Online Dealer Portal ContiOnlineContact for OTR and Agricultural Tyres
Extended offer: Off-The-Road and agricultural tyre portfolio are now available via ContiOnlineContact. The flexible tyre ordering around the clock enables optimal service for dealers.
Reifen Stiebling Unveil New Campaign to Stop Increasing Indifference to Safety Concerns when Buying Tyres
In a new, safety-conscious campaign, Reifen Stiebling are putting safety deficiencies in all-season tyres at the forefront, with the arresting slogan for all motorists- Shorten the braking distance. Not your life!
Southern Tire Mart and Pilot Flying J Unite for Strategic Alliance
Southern Tire Mart and Pilot Co. have created a new alliance, Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J that aims to, in the words of company officials “leverage the strengths and conveniences of Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers, as well as the tyre and maintenance expertise of Southern Tire Mart.”
The Iberian Road Freight Sector Closes with 11% Drop in 2020
Consulting firm, DBK confirms that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a significant decrease in the demand for freight transport in 2020, with the Iberian market worth 16.8 billion euros, around 11% less than 2019, the first loss since the market recovery, starting 2013.
KAMAZ-master Dominates First Half of DAKAR 2021 on Standard Goodyear OFFROAD ORD Tyres
On January 3rd, the 43rd Dakar started in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The so-called motorsport marathon covers over 7500 km and will end on January 15th. The competition is also known as one of the toughest rallies in the world.
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.