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Goodyear’s FUELMAX Comes Up Best in TÜV SÜD Test
Goodyear’s recently launched fuel- efficient line of low rolling resistance truck tyres, FUELMAX, has achieved top ratings in tests conducted by TÜV SÜD Automotive GmbH, the internationally renowned automotive testing company, who analysed and compared the rolling resistance of steer and drive tyres from the FUELMAX range to tyres of a similar nature from three main competitors. These test results were separated into three distinct areas – steer, drive and trailer tyres. In all tests Goodyear says its FUELMAX and Marathon LHT II tyres significantly outperformed its competitors.
Using the results gathered from the rolling resistance tests, Goodyear calculated that the FUELMAX tyres combined with Goodyear’s fuel-efficient trailer tyre Marathon LHT II could save a typical fleet £1,300 in fuel costs
per year per vehicle, in comparison to the next best competitor tested, and over £1,600 when compared to the average. Goodyear says that the exceptional fuel saving performance of its FUELMAX tyres can be seen in the company’s particularly good EU tyre label ratings for Fuel Efficiency. At this time, six out of seven of the currently available Goodyear FUELMAX fuel efficiency line tyres have acquired label gradings of A or B.
Marc Preedy, the Commercial Director of Goodyear UK said, “These tests really illustrate the outstanding fuel economy our new FUELMAX tyres offer to fleet operators, helping them to reduce costs. FUELMAX tyres are the most fuel efficient in the Goodyear range and these results underline our belief that they are the most fuel efficient tyres on the market today.”
ATS Euromaster to Increase Van MoT Network
MAN Picks Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX Tyres
ATS Euromaster are ensuring that more light commercial vehicle (LCV) customers can benefit from its services, thanks to an investment of
improving its services for LCV customers. At this current point, 95 per cent of Euromaster’s locations are capable of accommodating long-
wheelbase high- roof vans, whilst 186 centres offer menu-driven servicing vans. Peter Fairlie, ATS Euromaster’s Group Sales Director, says: “During the past three years we’ve spent a significant amount on improving and enhancing our facilities. As our
LCV customer base grows it is important that we carry on with this level of investment so we can continue to meet the high standards our customers expect of us.”
German truck manufacturer MAN has selected Goodyear’s latest high mileage and fuel-efficient truck tyres KMAX and FUELMAX as original equipment fitments. The tyres being fitted by MAN are Goodyear KMAX, the high mileage line, in sizes 295/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5 and 315/80R22.5, and the low rolling resistance FUELMAX series in size 315/80R22.5. The tyres are optionally available on MAN TGX and TGS models.
“MAN has a first class reputation for its trucks and their low operating costs. The fact that the company has chosen our new FUELMAX and KMAX both endorses the economic performance of our tyres and will benefit the customers who purchase those trucks,” commented Marc Preedy, Goodyear Commercial Director UK.
nearly £1 million in its van MoT facilities. Class VII MoTs are currently only available in 49 centres nationwide, but following this investment, a further 15 centres will now offer the service. As well as this, Class IV MoTs
for car derived vans are now being offered at 147 of ATS Euromaster’s locations.
This development is part of ATS Euromaster’s enduring commitment to continuously
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