I’ve had a few people complain about not being aware of the changes in Irish driving laws in relation Learner...
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ITIA AGM & Dinner on horizon
By John Loughran / January 16, 2019
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Dinner at the Gibson...
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Techplus Flash Sale now on
By John Loughran / January 9, 2019
Tyre and Garage Equipment specialists Techplus is holding a “Flash Sale” on a hoast of products on its website www.Techplus.ie...
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Special offer on AC 2 tonne trolley jack
By John Loughran / January 9, 2019
Tyrecare Ltd., Ireland’s sole distributor of AC Hydraulic products for more than 30 years is currently running a promotion on...
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Vredesetein tops AutoBild tyre test
By John Loughran / January 9, 2019
Leading German automobile magazine Auto Bild sportscars has just published the results of its latest latest winter tyre test. (more…)
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Starmaxx adds new sizes to popular pattern
By John Loughran / January 9, 2019
Starmaxx, represented in Ireland by Kevin Burke Tyres has added three new sizes to one of its most popular patterns...
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17 Jan 2019
DVSA issues guidance on use of older tyres
The Driver & Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) in the UK has issued a new guide on the use of tyres over 10 years old.
17 Jan 2019
Bridgestone EMEA and Iris Capital form corporate venture partnership
Bridgestone Europe NV (Bridgestone), the subsidiary of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tyres and other rubber products in EMEA and Iris Capital, a leading European venture capital firm, announced a corporate venture partnership.
17 Jan 2019
New unaccompanied driver laws introduced
I’ve had a few people complain about not being aware of the changes in Irish driving laws in relation Learner and Novice drivers. Well here are the details and both the owners of vehicles driven by these classes of drivers should pay particular attention to the new penalties.
16 Jan 2019
ITIA AGM & Dinner on horizon
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Dinner at the Gibson Hotel, Point Square, Dublin 1 on Thursday, January 31.The AGM will take place from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. This will be followed by Dinner from 7pm and live entertainment.
16 Jan 2019
Davanti launches new all-terrain tyre
The Terratoura, the first hardcore all-terrain tyre offer from Davanti is the result of years of research and development into off road performance to deliver a tyre with predictable, reliable handling with the emphasis on tackling extreme conditions.
16 Jan 2019
Hankook appoints new TBR-Marketing and Strategy Director for Europe
Hankook Tire Europe has appointed Guy Heywood as the new Marketing and Strategy Director for its European truck and bus business.
16 Jan 2019
Dunlop chosen as OE Revolution sports cars
Dunlop Motorsport tyres have been chosen as original equipment for one of the most exciting new sports cars of the year – the Revolution.
16 Jan 2019
Cooper Tire’s Discoverer AT34S™ earns new product award at SEMA
Cooper Tire’s new Discoverer AT34S™, an all-weather, all-terrain tyre for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, was named a New Product Award winner in the tyre and related product category at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.
16 Jan 2019
Dunlop expands tyre range to cater for the growth in historic racing
Dunlop is at the cutting edge of tyre design, with wins in the 2018 FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 hours, but the tyre company also recognises the importance of its motorsport heritage.
16 Jan 2019
Pirelli opens fourth P Zero World branch
Pirelli has expanded its tyre boutique retail concept P Zero World with the opening of a Dubai branch, its fourth branch on a third continent, follows previous openings in Los Angeles, Munich and Monte-Carlo.
15 Jan 2019
The Tyred Campaign gains momentum
Its now been seven years since three people lost their lives when a coach crashed on the M25 Motorway in the UK due to a 19 year old tyre on the coach exploding.