Michelin rolls out all-season, heavy-duty tire for light-duty truck applications
Michelin North America Inc. unveiled its new Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tire for small-business owners and commercial fleets. This tire was designed specifically for ¾- and 1-ton pick-up trucks and vans used in commercial applications, as well as for European van platforms that have become increasingly popular in the North American market. These vehicles are seen
Michelin North America announces tire price increase
Michelin North America, Inc. will increase U.S. national account prices up to 8% for all commercial brands, products and services, effective Dec. 1. Separately, effective Jan. 1, Michelin North America’s passenger tire business will increase prices up to 5% for passenger and light truck tires under the Michelin, BFGoodrich, and Uniroyal brands, as well as Michelin tires in the
Photo gallery: Michelin’s Movin’ On mobility summit
Held from May 30 through June 1, Michelin’s Movin’On mobility summit brings together people of many countries to talk about and see the latest in mobility. Transportation of all kinds—from cars to heavy-duty trucks to electric boats—is featured at the show. Browse the photo gallery below to see the highlights from a summit that doesn’t
Michelin to have 80% sustainable, 100% recycled tires by 2048
Michelin announced that it has put into place a new plan to ensure that by 2048, all of its tires will be manufactured using 80% sustainable materials and 100% of all tires will be recycled.
Michelin introduces aerodynamic trailer solution, new all-weather drive tire
Michelin North America launched a SmartWay-verified aerodynamic trailer solution kit. The Michelin Energy Guard is for use on 53-ft dry-van truck load, refrigerated truck load and other long-haul and super-regional applications. In addition, Michelin Americas Truck Tires is introducing the Michelin X One Line Grip D drive tire for fleets looking to maximize driver confidence
Michelin shows off new line-haul drive tire, adds X Multi D sizes
Available immediately, the new Michelin XDA Energy + is a dual drive-position tire for line-haul applications, Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show. The XDA Energy + is designed for fleets and owner-operators who are focused on fuel savings to reduce their operating costs, Michelin said. Fuel savings is driven
Michelin introduces new regional drive-position tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced the Michelin X Multi D, a regional drive-position tire, for use in less-than-truckload, pick-up and delivery, food and beverage and other vocational segments. Michelin says it is bringing this tire to market to serve the demanding needs of regional fleets, specifically those with 4×2 and 6×2 configurations. The tire
Michelin introduces RFID technology, service upgrades
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has announced that Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is being added to Michelin commercial truck tires and retreads, enabling fleets to better manage their tire assets throughout the full life cycle. In addition, the Michelin Tire Care tire maintenance program is being upgraded to include new features providing fleets greater visibility, assurance and
Michelin adds new sizes to Defender LTX M/S tire lineup
Michelin has announced that it is expanding the Michelin Defender LTX M/S tire line with more than 30 new tire sizes. The tire is now available for nearly 75% of the light-truck vehicles on the road today. Released last summer, the Defender LTX M/S with EverTread combines durable tread life and all-weather traction in a single tire
Michelin introduces new drive-position retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced the Michelin MD XDN 2 Pre-Mold retread, a drive-position retread made for regional, medium-duty vehicles with 19.5-in. tires. “Delivery fleets are faced with tough start-stop, turning and curbing conditions as they get their products to market each day,” said Adam Murphy, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck
