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TIRE MAKER NEWS * France - The new Michelin X Energy SaverGreen range

posted by admin on Jun 6

Michelin unveils its new Michelin X Energy SaverGreen range in an exclusive world premiere launch on the new version of the Renault Magnum

France -Easier/Motoring (UK) -4 June 2008: -- ... Michelin became involved in Renault Trucks’ innovations programme at a very early stage with its new model designed for long haul transport applications. This partnership has allowed Michelin to make a significant contribution to the Renault Magnum’s overall energy efficiency. The Michelin X Energy SaverGreen tyres allow the vehicle to consume less fuel and therefore reduce CO2 and greenhouse effect gas emissions. This performance is becoming increasingly important for a sector of activity in which fuel (with its constantly rising prices) currently accounts for up to one third of haulier’s costs... The Michelin X Energy SaverGreen range offers a combination of safety and lower operating costs by significantly reducing fuel consumption, while at the same time providing the longest possible tyre life... Tags: ,

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TIRE MAKERS NEWS * USA

posted by admin on May 21

* Continental to hike prices of OE truck tires

Charlotte,NC,USA - CCJ -20 May 2008: -- Continental Tire North America Inc. recently announced a price increase of up to 8 percent on all Continental and General Tire brand original equipment truck tires in the NAFTA region. The price increase, effective Aug. 1, will vary by market line and/or tire size... This price increase is a result of the continued escalation of transportation, energy and raw material costs that we are unable to compensate with increased manufacturing efficiencies,” says Tom Fanning, the director of original equipment truck tires for the Americas...


* Bridgestone, Toyo Team Up

USA -TruckingInfo -21 May 2008: -- Bridgestone Corp. and Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. have formed an alliance to help them deal with "unprecedented changes in the business environment," including skyrocketing raw material costs. The two companies agreed to pursue consultation in business alliances and entered into a "business and capital alliance agreement."... Toyo will issue 20 million shares of new ordinary stock and allocate it to Bridgestone. That will give Bridgestone 8.72 percent of all outstanding stock, including this issue... Tags:

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