Michelin North America said it plans to spend $270 million to build a new distribution complex near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to handle tires for passenger vehicles, heavy trucks and agricultural equipment.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., said it launched a new premium linehaul steer tire, the X Line Energy Z, that the company guarantees will deliver 20% more mileage than leading competitor linehaul steer tires and 5% better rolling resistance than the XZA3+ tire it replaces.

Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching a new SmartWay-verified retread for regional applications.

Michelin Americas Truck Tires said Quality Tire Co. has joined its commercial service network of franchise operators serving the commercial vehicle industry.

Michelin’s plan to be the first large-scale maker of airless tires that avoid punctures will first target flat-prone industries such as construction. Passenger cars may eventually use the technology, too.

Michelin Americas Truck Tires has launched a new wide-base single-trailer tire for regional operations.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of a specific Michelin steer tire for use in autohauler rigs that led to six complaints from truck operators who said the tires were involved in seven accidents.

Tire maker Michelin said it plans to purchase Sascar, a Brazilian fleet tracking and freight security company, for about $717 million.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of an on-call service program for trucks, expanding upon a program only for tires.