Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

  • Goodyear reinvents the truck tyre

    on Apr 5, 16 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Goodyear reinvents the truck tyre

    Goodyear is reinventing the truck tyre with the launch of a completely new industry size: the low profile Goodyear KMAX S steer tyre in the dimension 375/45R22.5.  In addition to this industry innovation, the leading tyre manufacturer further broadens its portfolio with another low profile tyre: the Goodyear KMAX D drive axle tyre in size 315/45R22.5. 

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  • Truck makers call for greater harmonisation

    on Mar 14, 16 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Truck makers call for greater harmonisation

    The world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines have called for further progress in regulatory harmonisation and closer cooperation among European, North American, and Japanese regulators in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption associated with on-road freight transport

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  • Mercedes-Benz Arocs wins McCormick’s trust

    on Mar 9, 16 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Arocs wins McCormick’s trust

    The first Mercedes-Benz Arocs to join the McCormick Contracts fleet has repaid its owner with problem-free performance and a welcome boost in fuel efficiency

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  • Spain latest to allow use of eco-combie vehicles

    on Jan 13, 16 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Spain latest to allow use of eco-combie vehicles

    The Spanish government has underlined the increased efficiency, safety and competitiveness of these vehicles and pointed to the successful implementation of EMS trucks in other EU Member States. Spain is now the seventh state which has either started trials or has authorised full use of such trucks

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  • Falken Tyre Europe adds to truck range

    on Jan 7, 16 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Falken Tyre Europe adds to truck range

    Falken Tyre has added two new patterns to its regional traffic range range with arrival of the RI 151 for the steering axle and BI 851 for the driving axle. Both tyres target exceptional mileage performance with even wear

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  • Michelin X Line Energy tyres approved for Mercedes-Benz Actros

    on Jan 7, 16 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Michelin X Line Energy tyres approved for Mercedes-Benz Actros

    Michelin has unveiled two new tyres in what the Company terms its ‘fuel-saving X Line Energy range’, counting Mercedes-Benz as a launch customer after the manufacturer approved the fitments for its Actros truck

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  • RHA wants French military deployed at Calais

    on Dec 15, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on RHA wants French military deployed at Calais

    Following a visit by RHA chief executive Richard Burnett to Calais last week, the Road Haulage Association has renewed its call for deployment of the French military to protect HGV drivers and restore law and order to the Port

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  • eDrive launches new website

    on Dec 10, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on eDrive launches new website

    eDrive, management of risk solutions provider for driver and vehicle safety has launched a new website portal dedicated to its ProVision Camera Systems

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  • Volvo FMX exposed to toughest test ever

    on Nov 30, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on Volvo FMX exposed to toughest test ever

    With successes such as The Epic Split and The Hamster Stunt, Volvo Trucks’ Live Test series has been a hit all over the world. On 3 December, a new Live Test will be released where the Volvo FMX is exposed to one of the toughest tests ever

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  • IRU briefs European MEPS on importance of trucks

    on Nov 26, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on IRU briefs European MEPS on importance of trucks

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has briefed the European Parliament on the social and economic importance of transport

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