﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:02:54 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Our online newsroom is now at www.gk.news/michelin-fleet</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/our-online-newsroom-is-now-at-www-gk-news-michelin-fleet,c2201566</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2476270</guid><description><![CDATA[28 February 2017
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This newsroom is no longer updated but will continue to serve as an archive.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:10:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North West Ambulance Service rapid responders get to grips with Michelin CrossClimate+ tyres</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/north-west-ambulance-service-rapid-responders-get-to-grips-with-michelin-crossclimate--tyres,c2194117</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2466611</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, February 20, 2017
Michelin CrossClimate+ tyres are helping the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust save money and boost mobility, after selecting the unique summer tyre with winter capabilities for its 160-strong ‘rapid response’ paramedic fleet.

By rolling-out CrossClimate+ tyres on its mixed fleet of Škoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat rapid response vehicles, the service is benefitting from the Michelin fitments’ year-round reputation for performance, safety, longevity and durability.

Andy Pritchard, North West Ambulance Service Fleet Engineer - Operations, says: “]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelin CrossClimate+ tyres offer consistent through-life traction in snow</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-crossclimate--tyres-offer-consistent-through-life-traction-in-snow,c2169694</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2431752</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, January 19, 2017
Fleets currently taking advantage of the year-round traction offered by Michelin’s multi-award-winning CrossClimate tyres will soon also enjoy improved through-life performance in snow, as Michelin launches the CrossClimate+.

Set for a January/February 2017 launch in 15- to 18-inch tyre sizes, Michelin CrossClimate+ fitments expand on the range’s unique status as a summer tyre with winter capabilities by offering excellent traction on snow-covered roads, from the first mile to the last – with little difference in performance as the tyre tread wears down.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:41:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jonathan Layton appointed Michelin Head of Fleet</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/jonathan-layton-appointed-michelin-head-of-fleet,c2162662</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2422122</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, January 9, 2017
Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton, 45, as National Sales Manager Fleet, UK and Republic of Ireland. A veteran Michelin man, Layton assumes the role after more than 15 years at the company.

The role will see Layton managing the company’s team of key account managers to ensure excellent quality of service across its car and van fleet customers, which ranges from leasing companies, utilities providers and home delivery companies, to major blue-chip multi-nationals – responsible for operating some of the largest car and van fleets in country. He will also]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelin goes the distance for Co-op Funeralcare</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-goes-the-distance-for-co-op-funeralcare,c2128490</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2372117</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, November 22, 2016
Co-op Funeralcare has reported record high mileage on a Michelin Agilis tyre fitted to one of its Volkswagen Transporter Highline T5 vans, which clocked up 103,000 miles in service before replacement.

The funeral director selected a set of the long-lasting fitments for the Glasgow-based van two years ago, replacing the vehicle’s original set of competing premium tyres, which were removed after 36,000 miles.

The Agilis tyres’ tread has only now sufficiently worn enough to require replacing. The van spends its time on long-distance, high-mileage]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:49:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ogilvie Fleet sets sights on Michelin CrossClimate tyres for mobile optician</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/ogilvie-fleet-sets-sights-on-michelin-crossclimate-tyres-for-mobile-optician,c2092931</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2322827</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, October 4, 2016
Independent vehicle leasing and management company Ogilvie Fleet has teamed up with Kwik Fit to switch its customer Complete Price Eyewear to Michelin CrossClimate tyres, favouring the summer tyre with winter capabilities over a traditional winter/summer swap tyre policy.

Before moving 93 Honda Civic and Volvo V40 and V60 cars in the mobile optician’s fleet to CrossClimate tyres, Ogilvie Fleet put two sets to the test for six months on vehicles coping with the worst of Britain’s weather.

Jim Hannah, Operations Director at Ogilvie Fleet, says: “]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:24:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelin CrossClimate tyres ‘exceed all expectations’ at British Gas</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-crossclimate-tyres--exceed-all-expectations--at-british-gas,c2049817</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2262478</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, July 22, 2016
British Gas has enjoyed more than a year of improved traction and mobility across its 13,000-strong commercial vehicle fleet, thanks to Michelin CrossClimate tyres.

The company – Britain’s largest energy provider – swapped its tyre policy to Michelin’s unique summer tyre with winter capabilities in mid-2015. The move came after Fleet Manager Colin Marriott tested the tyre at a launch event in Geneva, comparing the technology to Michelin’s winter and summer tyre ranges, as well as competitors’ all-season tyres.

Marriott says: “Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:26:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DEKRA testing shows Michelin tyres last 5,000 miles longer*</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/dekra-testing-shows-michelin-tyres-last-5-000-miles-longer-,c2043420</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2253958</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, July 8, 2016
Extensive trials carried out by the DEKRA Automobile Test Centre in Germany have shown Michelin summer car tyres last an average of nearly 5,000 miles longer than the average mileage for a group of well-known competitor brands.

The data was collected over a two year period*, from trials involving Michelin Energy Saver +, CrossClimate, Latitude Sport 3, Pilot Sport 4 and Primacy 3 tyres versus comparable fitments from five manufacturers in each product group. Other brands tested included Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Nokian, Pirelli and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:32:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>County Durham Fire Service’s response officers ‘boost mobility’ with Michelin CrossClimate tyres</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/county-durham-fire-service-s-response-officers--boost-mobility--with-michelin-crossclimate-tyres,c2036879</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2245289</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, June 28, 2016
Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres are helping County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s rapid response ‘flexi’ officers save lives, after the Service selected the unique summer tyre with winter capabilities for the specialist officers’ cars.

The Service is gradually rolling out CrossClimate tyres on 27 Škoda Octavias driven by the ‘flexi’ officers – experienced specialists trained to respond to any emergency situation at a moment’s notice – adding the Michelin fitments’ on-road performance, safety, longevity and durability to a cargo of specialist]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:43:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelin CrossClimate tyres win Van Fleet World Innovation Award</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-crossclimate-tyres-win-van-fleet-world-innovation-award,c9958539</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2177994</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, April 19, 2016
Michelin’s new CrossClimate tyre range has secured its second major fleet award in as many months, being named as winner of the Innovation Award at the Van Fleet World Honours 2016.

The award was presented to Andy Fern, Michelin’s Head of Fleet, at the RAC Club in London today, before an audience of senior executives from across the fleet sector. It follows news in March that Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres had been voted Fleet News Best New Product 2016.

Widely regarded as Michelin’s most important tyre launch for a decade, CrossClimate tyres are unique]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:01:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelin CrossClimate tyres named Fleet News Best New Product 2016</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-crossclimate-tyres-named-fleet-news-best-new-product-2016,c9933175</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2139978</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, March 11, 2016
Michelin’s new CrossClimate tyre range for cars and small vans – the world’s first summer tyre with winter capabilities – has won the prestigious Fleet News Award for Best New Product 2016.

The award was presented last night (Thursday, 10 March) at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London before an audience of more than 1,500 senior executives from across the fleet industry.

Hailed as a ‘game-changer’ and Michelin’s most important tyre launch for a decade, CrossClimate tyres address an increasingly urgent need among fleets and drivers to feel safer when faced]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:04:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres gain traction in fleet market</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-pilot-sport-4-tyres-gain-traction-in-fleet-market,c9906254</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2099213</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent, February 2, 2016
Executive fleet car drivers can get a grip on their high-end company vehicles’ on-road performance with Michelin’s new Pilot Sport 4 tyres, which are inspired by the company’s motorsport pedigree.

Andy Fern, Michelin’s Head of Fleet, says: “Pilot Sport 4 tyres are ideally suited to the larger, more powerful diesel and hybrid passenger vehicles increasingly operated by fleets around the country. With high levels of engine torque, larger rim diameters – often over 17 inches – advanced automatic gearboxes and complex electronics, these modern fleet cars need]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:15:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PREMIUM TYRES COULD OFFER ‘BEST VALUE’ OVER TIME FOR FLEETS, SAYS OPUS AUTOROUTE BOSS PETER ELDRIDGE</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/premium-tyres-could-offer--best-value--over-time-for-fleets--says-opus-autoroute-boss-peter-eldridge,c9894897</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2082049</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – January 12, 2016
Fleet managers and vehicle procurement executives must put more thought into selecting premium tyres for their fleets, according to Peter Eldridge, Director of accident management support provider Opus AutoRoute.

“Cost concerns often drive tyre procurement decisions made in the fleet market, without consideration for the on-road performance and longevity of the selected tyres – and the importance of selecting the right fitments,” says Eldridge. “It’s bizarre; companies may spend more than £30,000 on a car, but the bit that connects them with the road, the]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:44:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ARVAL CELEBRATES BEST TYRE PRESSURE RESULTS YET AT MICHELIN ROADSHOW</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/arval-celebrates-best-tyre-pressure-results-yet-at-michelin-roadshow,c9877260</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2054789</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – December 1, 2015
The number of employees driving on correctly inflated tyres has hit a new high at Arval, thanks to a series of annual tyre safety awareness events run in conjunction with Michelin.

Results from this year’s Michelin ‘Fill Up With Air’ roadshow revealed that of the 135 employee personal and company cars tested on the day, 73 per cent had all four tyres running at either perfect pressures or within acceptable tolerances. This is an improvement of 41 percentage points since the roadshow first rolled into the contract hire and leasing company’s car park in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:16:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE TYRES GAIN TRACTION WITH MINICAB MAJOR ADDISON LEE</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-crossclimate-tyres-gain-traction-with-minicab-major-addison-lee,c9866292</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2037516</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – November 12, 2015
Addison Lee, the business class car service, is to fit Michelin CrossClimate tyres across the majority of its 5,000-strong fleet, and hails the unique summer tyres with winter capabilities as a “fantastic” innovation.

The company operates Britain’s largest passenger car fleet to adopt CrossClimate tyres so far, with its decision to take up Michelin’s latest innovation forming part of a one-year contract extension until 2017.

Rob Daniels, Head of Fleet at Addison Lee, says CrossClimate tyres are ideally suited to its business, and will be fitted on its]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:48:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ANGLIAN WATER MANAGES TYRE PRESSURES TO NEAR PERFECTION</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/anglian-water-manages-tyre-pressures-to-near-perfection,c9855704</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2020334</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – October 27, 2015
Anglian Water and Michelin are celebrating the success of a five year drive to ensure tyres are maintained at the correct pressure across its 4,000 employees’ vehicles.

A sample of nearly 100 cars and vans inspected by Michelin in the latest study found average tyre pressures accurate to within less than 0.1 per cent across the fleet, compared with under-inflation by an average of 15.2 per cent in 2011 when the project started. The fleet’s tyres are now projected to be lasting their full life, whereas tyre life was previously reduced by as much as 10 per]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:06:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CROSSCLIMATE TYRES IMPRESS BLUE LIGHT FLEETS IN TESTING</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/crossclimate-tyres-impress-blue-light-fleets-in-testing,c9831552</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1982468</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – September 16, 2015
Fleet Managers from ‘blue light’ operations across the UK have put the first summer tyres with winter capabilities through their paces during a day of intensive tyre testing.

The demanding programme, at the MIRA proving ground in Warwickshire, involved testing the tyres in dry, wet and simulated ice conditions, using a special ceramic-tiled road surface.

Michelin’s new CrossClimate fitments combine summer and winter tyre technologies to offer the same levels of grip, road holding, energy efficiency and durability expected of a Michelin summer tyre,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:27:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MICHELIN TYRES REMAIN THE RIGHT FIT FOR DAYS CONTRACT HIRE</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-tyres-remain-the-right-fit-for-days-contract-hire,c9829081</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1978275</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – September 11, 2015
UK vehicle leasing, funding and fleet management company Days Contract Hire has renewed a 10-year relationship with Michelin, after choosing to extend its tyre policy by four years based on the brand’s continued on-road performance.

Director Aled Williams believes the tyre supply contract with Michelin for 9,500 vehicles, which was first signed in 2005, complements Days Contract Hire’s company philosophy, adding premium tyre technology to its mission to offer quality, bespoke client services.

Williams says: “Our clients look to us for guidance on]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:07:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QUALITY AND INNOVATION SEE MICHELIN EXTEND HITACHI CAPITAL VEHICLE SOLUTIONS CONTRACT</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/quality-and-innovation-see-michelin-extend-hitachi-capital-vehicle-solutions-contract,c9815090</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1957296</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – August 18, 2015
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ fleet of more than 46,000 maintained cars and vans will continue to run on Michelin tyres because of the manufacturer’s commitment to quality and innovation.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ Head of Operations, Tim Bowden, said the decision to renew its tyre supply contract with Michelin was based on a combination of the high quality product, exemplary safety performance and fuel efficiency savings achieved by its customers.

He says: “Our fleet is so diverse and we have customers in many different sectors – and yet]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:50:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE COOKING WITH BRITISH GAS</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-crossclimate-cooking-with-british-gas,c9809127</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1947964</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – July 30, 2015
Britain’s largest energy provider, British Gas, is to fit Michelin CrossClimate tyres to its fleet of 13,000 commercial vehicles.

Fleet Manager Colin Marriott tested the tyre at its launch event in Geneva, comparing the new technology to Michelin’s summer and winter ranges as well as some competitors’ all-season tyres.

He says: “I was impressed by the performance of the CrossClimate tyres. On dry roads there was absolutely no doubt they performed as well as Michelin’s summer tyres, and they outperformed the winter tyres and all-season tyres by some margin.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:29:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RINGTONS DEVELOPS THIRST FOR MICHELIN WINTER TYRES</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/ringtons-develops-thirst-for-michelin-winter-tyres,c9736826</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1835542</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – March 9, 2015
Tea company Ringtons, a proud family business steeped in history, is adapting its tyre policy to ensure it can continue to deliver to customers across the UK on time, every time.

The Newcastle-based firm will progressively roll out a Michelin winter tyre policy for its fleet of 220 VW Caddy commercials, following a trial during winter 2014/15 which demonstrated a clear improvement in mobility throughout the colder weather.

Operations Manager of Ringtons, Stephen Killinger, says: “We serve up to 250,000 customers a year and we can’t let winter weather hold]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:08:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MICHELIN LAUNCHES FIRST SUMMER TYRE CERTIFIED FOR WINTER USE</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/michelin-launches-first-summer-tyre-certified-for-winter-use,c9733210</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1829710</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – March 2, 2015
Motorists will soon be able to purchase a summer tyre that has been certified for use in winter, following the unveiling of an all-new tyre dubbed by Michelin as one of its most important launches for a decade.

Combining summer and winter tyre technologies, the new Michelin CrossClimate range offers the same levels of grip, road holding, energy efficiency and durability expected of a Michelin summer tyre, while maintaining winter performance comparable to that of a Michelin winter tyre.

Michelin says the new CrossClimate range stands out for its]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ADDISON LEE URGES FLEETS NOT TO RELY ON TECHNOLOGY ALONE FOR ROAD SAFETY</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/addison-lee-urges-fleets-not-to-rely-on-technology-alone-for-road-safety,c9729277</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1823789</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – February 23, 2015
London’s leading minicab business, Addison Lee believes fleet managers are in danger of becoming too reliant on new technology for safety and fleet management.

Addison Lee’s Head of Fleet Rob Daniels, who looks after 5,000 vehicles, says he embraces new technology but believes the key to lasting success is to stay focused on the foundations of strong fleets – driver training and tyres.

Daniels, who has implemented a Michelin-only tyre policy, said: “The last two years have seen the biggest shift in technology in vehicles – more than in all of the rest]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INNOVATIVE SALARY SACRIFICE SCHEME PROVES SUCCESSFUL IN FIRST 12 MONTHS IN UK</title><link>http://news.cision.com/michelin-fleet/r/innovative-salary-sacrifice-scheme-proves-successful-in-first-12-months-in-uk,c9700654</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1781729</guid><description><![CDATA[Stoke-on-Trent – December 22, 2014
An innovative approach to salary sacrifice schemes which eliminates risks for employers has proved a strong success in its first year in the UK with more than 30 businesses signing up to take part, according to leasing company sgfleet.

The Novalease scheme, first made popular in Australia, is a unique leasing agreement which means if an employee moves on to a new job, they can take their company car with them.

The solution fits well with sgfleet’s policy to solely fit Michelin tyres to its fleet, as Operations Director Chris Dorricott says those who]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:17:51 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>