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Show Report: CV Show 2012

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Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch

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Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch

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Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test

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Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test

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Courier clocks-up 350k miles on set of Michelins

A Cumbrian-based courier has replaced the Michelin Agilis tyres fitted to the rear of his front-wheel drive Citroën Relay LWB high roof van having clock-up an amazing 353,000 miles. The front set managed to last for 120,000 miles. The Relay carries loads of up to one tonne around the UK and mainland Europe.

Commenting on the tyres' performance, the operator said: “I am amazed by the mileage achieved and there was actually still a reasonable amount of tread-life left in the tyres. The only reason I changed them was that I got a puncture in the nearside rear and decided to change the pair for peace-of-mind. Obviously I replaced them with another pair of Michelins.”

In addition to offering the potential for very high mileages, most of the Michelin Agilis range is 'GREEN X' marked, meaning they benefit from Michelin's low rolling resistance technologies to help reduce fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions.

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