The beginning of the year came with many significant news, some very practical, for the management of freight transport in Italy and Europe. Starting from the continent and its renewed borders, we cannot avoid talking about the Brexit

With the first orders to replenish their stocks now made, tire centres are gearing up for the workload during peak season come April 15

Here are some of the latest news in a constantly growing sector, where tires are viewed as key elements to increase productivity and sustainability

Reliable market forecasts in 2020 are almost impossible, but analysts and associations are still trying to come up with some figures: so what can we expect for the end of the year and 2021.

Michelin Track Connect technology monitors the tires in use to maintain efficiency and improve performance.

The T32’s design and compound have been improved to ensure performance and grip in all weather conditions. The T32GT range has also been unveiled. Both tires will be available on the market in early 2021.

The Austrian tire company presents the new Tourance Next 2 and updates the size range of the Sportec M9 Rr, Mce 6 Days Extreme, MC360 and Racetec Sm tires.

Manufacturers have been hard at work on tires designed to cope with harsh winter conditions. All segments of the vehicle market have been affected, from light to heavy-duty commercial vehicles, on/off-road and buses. Innovations also in the field of vehicle maintenance and services.

A market, cultural, social and, not least, economic phenomenon. E-bikes, or electrified bicycles, are the link between man-powered and motorised traction. Tires included, obviously.

Electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise for a variety of reasons such as government incentives or the need for manufacturers to reduce emissions, not to mention an increased environmental awareness by most motorists and preferential treatment such as the opportunity to access Low Emission Zones.