European Program from Michelin to Reimburse Unrealized Fuel Savings
Michelin is offering price per kilometer tire management contracts with a contractual fuel-saving commitment for the first time in Europe, according to Tyres & Accessories. The company announced the program at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2015 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, calling it a “new pan-European value-creation offer for road transport fleets.” The solution is titled
New Uniroyal Commercial Tires Roll Out in Canada
Michelin North America (Canada)’s Uniroyal brand is launching six commercial truck tires in Canada. The new tires cover every position and application and two of the tires, the Uniroyal RS20 and LS24, are SmartWay verified, Michelin said. The new Uniroyal line includes: • Uniroyal LS24: SmartWay verified long-haul steer and all-position tire • Uniroyal LT40:
Michelin Acquires Stake in Online Tire Retailer
Groupe Michelin is acquiring a 40% stake in France’s leading online tire retailer Allopneus. The tiremaker is investing roughly €60 million for its minority share in the internet company. Working with Allopneus, Michelin will expand its online range and extend its commercial presence, the tiremaker said. “Getting Michelin to grow means understanding our markets in
Michelin Receives Two J.D. Power Awards
Michelin received top honors for two categories – luxury and passenger car segments – in the 2015 J.D. Power Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Study. “We believe that Michelin’s success is the result of our relentless commitment to quality, innovation and technical performance,” said Ken Kruith of, vice president of operations for passenger and light truck
BFGoodrich Awarding Grants to Preserve Off-Road Trails
As part of its “Outstanding Trails” program, Michelin’s BFGoodrich tire brand is awarding grants in an effort to promote sustainable and responsible off-road driving. Three off-road clubs in North America will receive $4,000 each to help further their efforts to preserve and protect their hometown trails, Michelin said. “Off-road communities and clubs that promote and
AP Report Questions Truck Tire Speed Capabilities
Consumer media has once again turned its attention to the tire industry. A recent Associated Press exclusive titled “Big Rigs Often Go Faster Than Tires Can Handle” has garnered the attention of national and local news outlets. The investigation claims that commercial truck operators often travel at speeds faster than what their tires can handle.
Retread Industry Under Constant Pressure
Even as consolidation continues within the North American retread industry, statistics show growth for those retreaders that are investing dollars every year into new processes, equipment and technology that benefit trucking fleets. According to Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau estimates, the number of retread facilities in the U.S. has decreased by half since 1990.
UHP All-Season
Michelin North America is looking to position its latest BFGoodrich brand tire, the G-Force Comp-2 A/S, as the go-to tire for Tier 2 ultra-high performance tire shoppers. The tiremaker boasts that the Comp-2 A/S is the best BFGoodrich ultra-high performance all-season tire ever, primarily due to three key technologies: its UltiGrip technology, G-Force tread, and
Michelin Share Buyback Program Amended
Michelin has amended its partial share buyback scheme in regards to its term and maximum limit, according to a Tyres & Accessories report. In May 2014, the global tiremaker said that it would implement a partial share buyback scheme to acquire up to one million Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin shares. Under the changed terms,
Michelin TV Spot Highlights Role Tires Play in Road Safety
A new media campaign from Michelin North America aims to reinforce the brand’s commitment to safety by highlighting a key emotional moment between a father and daughter. The story helps relay the importance of the prolonged safety delivered by the Michelin Premier tires, according to the tiremaker. “We’ve found that most consumers don’t think about
Michelin Continues as Official Tire of Sebring International Raceway
Michelin North America will continue its sponsorship of the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Fla., through 2017. “Sebring has a great tradition and a distinct character that presents a wide range of technical challenges,” said Chris Baker, director of motorsports for Michelin North America. “Virtually our entire portfolio of Michelin Pilot ultra-high performance tires can
Michelin Settles Dealer Lawsuit
Michelin North America has settled its lawsuit against Sudduth Tire Co. for allegedly defrauding the tiremaker of more than $3.2 million, according to the Greenville News. According to the newspaper, Michelin did not disclose the full terms of the settlement. The U.S. District Court in South Carolina has dismissed the case. Michelin stated: “The parties