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Michelin and the Volvo Group have signed a contract extending their agreement that has made Michelin the Swedish automotive manufacturer’s main tyre supplier since 2003. The two companies have also decided to work together on innovation projects.
The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2010 will be available in bookshops from Wednesday 20 January priced at £15.99 (€18.99 in Ireland). This year’s guide includes one new three-star restaurant and one new two-star both in London. Included in the list of 18 new one-stars...
Huws Gray Building Supplies is switching to Michelin tyres on its 60-strong fleet of forklifts following a year-long tyre trial of Michelin XZM tyres at its branch in Gaerwen, Wales, which demonstrated reduced downtime and maintenance costs.
County Down-based Mulgrew Haulage Ltd has become the first operator in Ireland to operate Michelin's award-winning* X One MaxiTrailer tyres.
Michelin today has launched the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau. The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2010 contains 245 establishments from Hong Kong (205 restaurants and 40 hotels) and 53 establishments from Macau (38 restaurants and 15 hotels).
Michelin has just released the new edition of the MICHELIN guide Spain & Portugal. True to its commitment to travellers, the guide presents a broad and varied selection of hotels and restaurants in both countries. With this edition, the MICHELIN guide Spain & Portugal is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The world-famous Michelin Man is hitching a ride on the back of 12 trailers in the Boughey Distribution fleet, to highlight the innovative X One MaxiTrailer tyres which have been fitted as original equipment on every one of the 160 new trailers which have joined the fleet since late 2007.
Michelin is naming and shaming the ten worst places in the UK for driving with dangerously under-inflated and even punctured tyres according to results from its 2009 Fill Up With Air campaign.
Michelin’s 2009 Fill Up With Air campaign results have shown that an alarming 36 per cent of drivers in the UK are driving with dangerous or very dangerously under-inflated tyres.
The MICHELIN guide Italy 2010 offers a very new selection, out of which a new generation of chefs who share a passion for cooking, a highly professional attitude and a creative flair, as well as tenacity and imagination, despite their different styles and backgrounds.
Michelin today released the MICHELIN Guide Netherlands 2010. The new edition offers a selection of 1,216 establishments, of which 561 hotels and 655 restaurants.
At the Trailer 2009 trade show in Kortrijk, Belgium, Stas is presenting its new V-Streamline tipper, which is equipped with Michelin EnergyTM tyres. The combination of the V-Streamline’s new aerodynamic properties and the Michelin EnergyTM range’s exclusive technology will enable road transport companies to maximise fuel efficiencies.
Michelin announces today the third MICHELIN guide Tokyo 2010, which offers a selection of the best hotels and restaurants in the city. The guide introduces a total of 234 establishments of which 197 restaurants and 37 hotels. Available in Japanese and English version, the MICHELIN guide Tokyo 2010 goes on sale in Japan on November 20th and from beginning of February in Europe.
In the MICHELIN Guide Switzerland 2010, the list of the country’s fine-dining establishments has been expanded with the addition of one new two-star restaurant – Anne-Sophie Pic in Lausanne – and eight new one-star restaurants. Comprised of 1,562 hotels and restaurants across all comfort and price categories, the 520-page Guide will go on sale on November 19, 2009 in Switzerland and from mid-December in France.
The Michelin Power Cup race series is coming to the UK for 2010 following its success in France, Italy and Spain. The series offers motorcycle racers a welcome Power Pack valued at £700, plus unprecedented amounts of track time and prizes including cash and products.
One new two-star and 23 new one-star restaurants have joined the list of fine-dining establishments in the MICHELIN Guide Germany 2010. In all, the 1,440-page Guide includes 1,515 restaurants and 4,332 hotels across all comfort and price categories.
Waste and environmental management specialist Focsa Services UK is increasing tyre life and reducing tyre-related breakdowns after adopting an all Michelin policy which is seeing the company move away from budget brands.
Pan-European haulage company Alcaline has changed its tyre policy across the fleet after a successful year-long trial of Michelin’s award-winning* X One MaxiTrailer tyres.
The new Megane Renaultsport 250 Cup, due out in January 2010, will be fitted with 235/40 ZR 18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 high-performance tyres as standard to make the most of the car’s motorsport-derived chassis.
Michelin announces today the first MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2010, which offers a selection of the best hotels and restaurants in the two cities. The guide introduces a total of 203 establishments of which 147 restaurants. It covers 34 hotels, and for the first time 22 “Ryokans” (Japanese traditional hotels), by adapting Japanese tradition. Available in Japanese and English version, the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2010 goes on sale in Japan on October 16th, and from beginning of February in Europe.
Travelers seeking an enjoyable experience along their journey have counted on the MICHELIN Guide for its trusted recommendations for the past century. And for the past five years, New York City-based MICHELIN Guide inspectors have been dining and rating local restaurants and presenting the highly-anticipated selection in the annual MICHELIN Guide. This under $20 purchase enables readers (New Yorkers and travelers) to choose a wonderful restaurant with confidence, and its fifth edition, the 2010 New York City MICHELIN Guide, offers even more tools and knowledge for reader’s to enjoy.
A Michelin Diamaris-shod diesel-powered Defender 90 has just won the World’s Fastest Land Rover Defender shootout.
Michelin is to launch its first global advertising campaign. The new campaign’s message – “The right tyre changes everything” – is intended to illustrate the competitive advantages of Michelin tyres in media outlets around the world and will roll out in the US on 7 October.
Two teams from Michelin's Stoke-on-Trent HQ have been showcasing their eco-driving skills by taking part in the annual MPG Marathon. Michelin Factory Manager Peter Marsh and Environmental Manager Ian Cowie and Michelin Purchasing Staff Charlie Watts and Mick Underhill took part in 360 mile MPG Marathon last week.
Michelin Ballymena’s Gary McNeill has been named ‘Best Energy Manager’ at a prestigious award at the annual Sustainable Ireland Awards held in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
Readers of RiDE Magazine have voted the Michelin Pilot Road 2 as their number one tyre in the magazine’s 2009 RiDER Power survey. The Michelin Pilot Power 2CT was the highest-rated sports tyre, coming in at number four in the top ten.
Construction and land remediation company GSE Haulage is growing its business with the help of Michelin tyres on a pence per kilometre (PPK) contract.
The Masons Arms in Knowstone, Devon has been named as Pub of the Year 2010 in the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs guide which is launched on 9 September, priced at £14.99 (€19.99 in Ireland).
The 2010 edition of Michelin’s Eating Out in Pubs guide is launched on Wednesday 9 September, priced at £14.99 (€19.99 in Ireland).
Michelin is making ‘staycations’ that bit easier with its’ handy, tear-proof UK Tourist Maps that help plan your route while also highlighting restaurants, pubs and top attractions throughout Great Britain.
Hills Quarry Products, a division of the family-owned Hills Group, is seeing an increase in operating hours and fewer tyre related breakdowns after switching to Michelin's premium XHA and XADN tyres for its nine-strong quarry fleet.
It has come to Michelin's attention that the situation relating to the operation of its 445/95 R 25 X Crane 174F tyres may be unclear.
Animal feed manufacturer Frank Wright Trouw Nutrition International is switching to Michelin tyres across its fleet of 20 forklift trucks following a successful trial of Michelin XZM tyres at its Derbyshire headquarters.
Bill Schafer, 42, has been appointed Commercial Director of Michelin’s truck and bus operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
In August 2009, Michelin will introduce the market’s first 295/60 R 22.5 multi-purpose tyre – the new Michelin X MultiWay XD for truck drive axles. With this new tyre, drivers of high volume trucks in Europe will be able to travel safely on all types of roads and in all weather conditions.
Michelin has launched the industry's first accredited earthmover tyre repairs programme, designed to raise the standard of repairs and ensure increased safety, performance and value for operators.
Michelin has started using Twitter. The tweets will include product information, tyre facts and tips, news of consumer offers and events.
Michelin has scooped one of the most prestigious awards at this year's fiercely contested Motor Transport Awards, held in front of an audience of 1,300 senior road transport professionals at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Wednesday, 1 July 2009.
Red Funnel Distribution, the distribution arm of cross Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has virtually eliminated punctures and tyre-related forklift truck downtime after fitting Michelin XZM radial tyres to its fleet.
Petro-chemical transport specialist Reynolds Logistics has made a company-wide switch to Michelin tyres
Overall fuel consumption has been reduced by more than 66.7 million litres and CO2 emissions by more than 134,000 tonnes thanks to Michelin’s latest car and truck tyres, which have been on the market for just a year and a half.
Brits dream of living in a country which has Australia's climate, Italy's cuisine and American nightlife, a study revealed yesterday.
Building on the success of the ‘MICHELIN guide Restaurants’ iPhone applications for France and Europe, Michelin has announced the launch of four new titles in Europe covering Germany, Spain & Portugal, Italy and the United Kingdom; and two in the United States for New York and San Francisco.
(Stoke-on-Trent - April 27, 2009) - A Volvo 6x2 tractor unit operated by Scottish haulier Lochmaben Transport has covered more than 650,000 km on the same set of Michelin XDE2+ drive axle tyres.
Michelin celebrated its return to motorcyling's Endurance World Championship with an emphatic one-two finish in the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Michelin announced today that it will publish in October the MICHELIN guide Kyoto Osaka 2010, offering a selection of the best hotels and restaurants in those two cities. The MICHELIN guide Kyoto Osaka will be available in two languages: Japanese and English. This is the second MICHELIN guide in Japan, following MICHELIN guide Tokyo whose second edition was launched last November.
The MICHELIN guide Main Cities of Europe 2009 will go on sale on Wednesday 18 March, priced at £14.99 (€19.99 in Ireland). This 28th edition covers 43 cities in 20 countries, of which two are included for the first time (Florence and Turin).
Scottish haulage company Ian S Roger has switched to an all-Michelin policy for trucks and trailers following a successful in-house tyre trial
Michelin has integrated the latest technologies developed through motorcycle racing into its new hypersport tyre range. The result is an unparalleled package of innovations designed to meet a single objective—gaining precious seconds on the track while delivering superior handling on the road.
Chris Logan, has been appointed Commercial Director of Michelin earthmover and industrial operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
This year the MICHELIN guide France celebrates its centennial with over 8,000 establishments featured including 73 new starred restaurants.
Michelin has launched the new Latitude Cross, a 4x4 tyre specifically designed for drivers who want the safety, comfort and handling of a road tyre but with the ability to go off-road when required.
Welsh haulage firm CJ Bird Transport is regularly clocking up 500,000 km on its Michelin drive axle tyres and 600,000 km on its Michelin trailer tyres thanks to an active programme of tyre husbandry carried out by independent tyre dealer Celtic Tyres.
Michelin foot pumps have taken an impressive one-two in comparison tests run by Britain’s biggest selling motoring weekly, Auto Express.
Michelin is unveiling no fewer than four new products for machinery used on construction and infrastructure worksites, comprising both all-new tyres and new sizes in existing tyre ranges, at the forthcoming Intermat 2009 trade show being held in France between April 20 - 25.
The new Michelin XHA2 has been designed to accomplish three goals - reduce hourly operating costs, ensure that work continues smoothly and safely, and improve operator working conditions.
Business owners and senior managers from nearly 70 independent truck tyre distributors gathered in Paris on 30 January for the third annual Michelin Business Advantage (MBA) dealer conference.
Specialist chilled food distributor FreshLinc is expecting to see a dramatic increase in tyre life and fewer tyre- related breakdowns following a company-wide switch to fitting Michelin tyres under a pence per kilometre (PPK) contract.
Michelin has been selected by Renault Trucks as exclusive tyre supplier for the upcoming Cape-to-Cape rally.