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Michelin has launched a new web portal giving commercial vehicle customers quick and direct access to expert online tyre advice, the latest promotions, services and news about its tyre range. 

UK Rubber (UKR), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) licensed tyre recycling facility located in Motherwell, is set to provide a one-stop solution to the problem of processing scrap tyre arisings in Scotland, and is now looking to promote its new scrap tyre uplift service to businesses across Scotland. 

In a special press announcement online, hosted by Diego Fernandez, Communications Director of Euroleague, it was announced that BKT have signed a new sports sponsorship agreement with Euroleague to be a premium partner.

The ContiTireDrive app is the new all-in-one source, designed for commercial tyre dealer salespeople and fleet managers, with information regarding truck and bus tyre information, dealer locators in the area, company news, as well as a specialist tyre/retread selector tool.

Giti Tire’s successful start to the shortened 2020 BTRC truck racing season continued at Snetterton (September 19-20), securing four podium finishes in five races. 

Camso today reaffirmed its commitment to staying close to the powersports industry and offering a dedicated customer experience thanks to two new social accounts and improved support tools on its website. 

PALATINE Private Equity, the leading mid-market private equity firm, has completed the maiden investment from its fourth buyout fund (Fund IV) with the acquisition of a majority shareholding in NRG Fleet Services Ltd, a fast-growing provider of specialist services to the commercial vehicle sector. 

Tyre maker Hankook is continuing to expand on its tyre technology with the development of a shared platform with SK Planet. The aim of the technology is to analyse road conditions using deep learning and AI in order to detect and identify traffic risks. Test-driving sites Hankook G’Track in Geumsan, Jorea and Technotrac in Ivalo, Finland will provide the system data.

As one quarter of all CO2 emissions from road transport originate from trucks and buses, how can these manufacturers reduce fuel emissions?

In a new Continental white paper release, topics such as current strategies regarding emissions, climate protection and efficiency have been discussed, with an eye to what the future of tyre development will involve.