CLERMONT-FERRAND, France—Michelin will close its Cholet and Vannes production plants in France by early 2026, a move that will cost 1,254 employees their jobs. "The decision had become unavoidable," ...

due to the “profound transformation” of passenger and truck tire markets in Europe over the past decade. In a statement, Michelin said it will be closing its 54-year-old passenger and light truck tire ...

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This situation has led to structural production overcapacity at some of Michelin’s Passenger car & Light truck and Truck tire plants in Europe. Acutely aware of the consequences of its decision, the ...

When it comes to winter traction for drivers of light trucks, there are a few options to consider. Tire dealers play a vital role in helping these consumers weigh the pros and cons of all-season, ...

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Michelin said that the decision to close the ... been struggling with the structural changes in the passenger car, light truck, and truck tyre markets, the company said in a statement.

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Tire maker Michelin plans to close two of its French factories, affecting about 1,250 workers, it said on Tuesday as Europe’s embattled automotive sector comes under increasing pressure.

Michelin said the market share of entry-level car, light truck and heavy duty tyres had increased significantly over the last decade, hitting premium categories, and leading to over capacity at ...

Even a decade ago, there were only a few snow tires that I’d have been willing to call “serious” winter tires—Bridgestone Blizzaks, Nokian Hakkapeliittas, Michelin X-Ice, a few others.

In recent years the light truck segment “has seen a significant decline” in Europe, “with a drastic reduction in production volumes” and no prospect of recovery, said Michelin. The Vannes site employs ...