Michelin’s X Works Z2 and D2 315/80 R22.5 tyres are now available as original equipment on selected Man TGS construction trucks and tippers in the UK, offering the first B‑rated steer axle tyre for combined road and site use on fuel efficiency. Internal simulations show up to 10% longer life on steering axles and up to 25% on drive axles versus the previous generation, with a higher 158/150 load index adding 500kg capacity per single tyre position. The tyres are retreadable, feature reinforced sidewalls, 3PMSF winter approval and are compatible with electric trucks, targeting lower whole‑life operating costs.

A new US Mint one‑dollar “Trump gold coin” marking the 250th anniversary of American independence sold out within hours of its 2 September release, despite containing no gold and being struck instead from a copper alloy with 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel. Marketed in rolls of 25 coins for $61, the gold‑coloured piece contrasts sharply with the Mint’s true bullion products priced up to $19,600 for palladium, gold and silver issues. The coin is legal tender with a circulating finish but is being positioned primarily as a collectible.

Liebherr has launched three 50‑tonne Generation 8 crawler excavators at Steinexpo – the R 948 G8 for earthmoving, the R 958 G8 for mining with an S‑HD chassis and ME equipment, and the versatile R 952 G8 with three chassis variants and higher engine power. All models feature LPE (Liebherr Power Efficiency) claiming up to 10% lower fuel use, Bucket Fill Assist automation, Modetronic adaptive machine settings, and an automatic central lubrication system. A passive 2D machine control system co‑developed with Leica Geosystems plus on‑board weighing is standard, with upgradeable 3D and semi‑automation options.