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NEWS
DAF Fits Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX as Standard
km per year in long-haul use, this represents savings of more than €1,750 per vehicle per year. Meanwhile, in a test conducted by DEKRA, the X MultiWay 3D
was proven to stop quicker under braking than three other regional- type truck tyre ranges.
At Michelin’s
request, DEKRA,
the German
certification
organisation,
compared four
different latest-
generation premium
tyres in a test that
involved braking on a low- traction surface. All of the
tyres in the test were two-thirds worn.
The test showed that the X MultiWay 3D stopped an average of 44.9m shorter than the other brands, and 68.8m shorter
Commenting on the results of the two trials, Guy
Heywood, Commercial Director of Michelin’s
truck tyre division in the UK and Republic of Ireland, says:
“Michelin consistently invests more in research
and development any other tyre manufacturer in the
world; so it is
naturally reassuring to see this investment
paying off in the performance of our latest
generation products.”
DAF has become the first truck manufacturer to offer Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX tyres as standard original equipment. The new tyres are being supplied on the company’s brand new CF and LF models as well as its flagship XF range as of December 2013.
The Goodyear KMAX and
The DAF XF is the first model the company introduced in its Euro 6 range and has been optimised for low fuel consumption and environmental efficiency. Goodyear Marathon +, previous generation tyres, were already offered on the most fuel efficient versions of this truck and the new tyres will extend
Vipal Renews Buggyra Sponsorship in European Truck Racing
Brazilian company Vipal, one of the largest global manufacturers in the tyre retreading segment has announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of the Czech Republic's Buggyra Team at the FIA European Truck Racing Championship. The Vipal brand will once again be displayed on the truck of driver and
Istanbul (Turkey), Donington (England), Nürburgring, Most and Jarma (Spain), with some coming from as far away as the Middle East and North Africa. And 2013 was no different. New customers and partners were able to circulate through the paddock, take a close- up look at the trucks and watch the
team leader, David Vršecký.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Vipal is taking part in the European F-Truck series. In the first season of its participation, in 2011, Vipal hosted European customers and partners at Buggyra's VIP area during five of the ten competition races in the Misano (Italy), Albacete (Spain), Nürburgring (Germany), Most (Czech Republic) and Le Mans (France) stages. The following season, the company expanded actions in the special team area, also mobilising customers from
action from a privileged viewpoint. “The experience has proven to be a catalyser in our relationship with customers. It has been so successful that we have signed an additional 2 year contract for the 2014 and 2015 seasons,” stated Vipal Europe manager, Alessandro Campos. “Besides being one of the few teams able to do this type of event with Vipal, it is the only team with a 'Formula' truck manufactured by them, something we identify with,” reiterated Campos.
FUELMAX ranges were introduced in September. KMAX, as the name implies, has been developed for high mileage performance, while not compromising on other important criteria such as fuel efficiency and traction. Likewise the Goodyear FUELMAX range is for the operator who wants optimised fuel efficiency combined with good mileage.
those benefits further.
The DAF CF and LF Euro 6 ranges have been developed for their versatility and are available in a wide range of versions to cover a full spectrum of applications. Buyers of these models will be able to choose the Goodyear tyre most suitable for their particular operational requirements.
Michelin Scores High in Comparative Tests
In two separate tests, the independent certification organisations TÜV Sud Automotive and DEKRA have confirmed the performance of two of the latest Michelin truck tyre ranges when compared with premium competitor brand tyres.
The two certification organisations, well respected for their test methodology and high-quality analysis, compared the Michelin X Line Energy long-distance tyres against four competing brands, whilst DEKRA compared the Michelin X MultiWay 3D regional tyre against three competing brands.
At Michelin’s request TÜV Sud Automotive organised a comparative energy efficiency test involving five latest-generation, premium truck tyres. This saw the Michelin X Line Energy range demonstrate superior fuel-saving performance compared with its competitors, recording an average difference in fuel consumption of 1.2 litres per 100 km against the four competitors – and a difference of 1.84 litres per 100 km compared with the least fuel-efficient competitor. For a tractor unit and trailer combination driven 130,000
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