27.01.2012
Bridgestone appoints new National Fleet Executive for Ireland and Scotland
Bridgestone has appointed Conor Curran as National Fleet Executive for Ireland and Scotland. Conor will be responsible for managing the tyre and service requirements of all key national fleets in both of these areas. More...

27.01.2012
Pirelli most recommended tyre brand of 2011
New independent research by the automotive aftermarket industry experts, Encircle Marketing, has revealed that Pirelli was the most recommended tyre brand of the past year, for the second year running.  More...

27.01.2012
Michelin unveils world’s first dual compound scooter tyre
Michelin has unveiled the world’s first dual compound scooter tyre – the Power Pure SC. More...

26.01.2012
ITIA hosts wheel alignment best practice lecture
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) in conjunction with the Institute of the Motor Industry (MI) are hosting a free lecture on wheel alignment best practice at the Ballymount Tyre and Service Superstore, Ballymount Road, Walkinstown, D12 tonight at 7.00pm. More...

26.01.2012
Great online deals at Patch Tyre Equipment
Patch Tyre Equipment is currently offering great deals for online purchases across a wide range of equipment and tyre shop consumables. More...

26.01.2012
Advanced Garage Equipment adds two Hunter products
Garage equipment specialists, Advanced Garage Equipment is set to unveil two innovative products from the Hunter range of wheel alignment equipment. More...

26.01.2012
Corghi unveils REMO clampless wheel alignment
Corghi, represented in Ireland by Apaseal, has unveiled a new clampless wheel alignment system, REMO, following successful trials in Italy last year. More...

26.01.2012
2012 Valvoline Forest Rally Championship gets underway
The 2012 Valvoline Forest Championship roars into life on this Saturday’s Abbey Hotel Donegal Forest rally. More...

26.01.2012
Maxxis sponsors Australian Open
It’s a case of game, set and match for one of the country's most popular tyre brands, which has served up an ace in brand awareness through the Australian Open tennis tournament sponsorship. More...

26.01.2012
Heating up for serial production
Farm and industrial tyre manufacturer Mitas has cured the first test tyre at its new Charles City facility, which is currently in the testing phase. More...

25.01.2012
New sports SUV-specific tyre delivers improved stability and handling
Falken has unveiled a new SUV-specific tyre that delivers improved stabilility and handling on the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, BMW X6 and Audi Q7. More...

25.01.2012
Dunlop RoadSmart range voted Best Accessory by British dealers
Motorcycle dealerships across the UK have voted the Dunlop RoadSmart range as “Best Bike Accessory” at the British Dealer News Industry Awards 2011. More...

25.01.2012
European fleets pessimistic about further fuel efficiency savings
A new report released today by Goodyear Dunlop has revealed that despite efforts to improve fuel efficiency, one in seven European road hauliers predict they will be out of business within eight years unless drastic developments are made to improve fleet fuel efficiency. More...

25.01.2012
Pirelli aims to reduce climate impact
Pirelli has signed a voluntary agreement with the Ministry for the Environment and Land and SeaProtection in Italy to reduce the climate impact deriving from the activities relative to the production and use of its tyres. More...

25.01.2012
New revolutionary tyre recycling product unveiled
The UK automotive industry now has the potential to become a major contributor to waste recycling, thanks to revolutionary technology developed by eco-manufacturer and recycling specialist Remarkable. More...

24.01.2012
New 2012 EU tyre label on horizon
November 2012 will see the introduction of a standardised tyre label by the European Union. The goal of the EU Tyre Label is to promote low emissions and better road safety, with standardised information focusing on three key criteria: fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. More...

24.01.2012
Pirelli set to unveil new high performance tyre
Pirelli is launching a road car tyre that will continue its high performance pedigree: the Pirelli P Zero Silver. More...

24.01.2012
Chris Ryder appointed Goodyear Dunlop UK’s National Account Manager
Goodyear Dunlop has appointed Chris Ryder to the position of National Account Manager of Commercial Fleet. Chris will be based at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham as well as travelling nation wide to build and strengthen relationships with key customers. More...

23.01.2012
Goodyear Dunlop's new online fuel efficiency hub
Goodyear Dunlop has launched a new web portal to help fleets improve efficiency and environmental impact. More...

23.01.2012
Maxxis celebrates more Autosport success
Maxxis is celebrating another successful Autosport International, after performance car enthusiasts gravitated to its stand throughout the four-day show and what began as very positive feedback was translated into genuine sales enquiries. More...

23.01.2012
Tyrexpo Africa 2012 update
Exceptional exhibitor interest in Tyrexpo Africa 2012 has guaranteed a full house for the next staging of the exhibition in the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg in early March. More...

20.01.2012
Continental named best in performance tyre test
Continental has won a coveted tyre test from the UK's monthly car magazine, evo. The ContiSportContact3 took top spot in this year’s performance tyre test, announced in the February edition of the title. More...

20.01.2012
Avon Tyres showcases new 3D Ultra sports tyre at EXPO
Avon Tyres will be at this weekend’s Motorcycle Trade EXPO show, where its exciting new sports tyre range – 3D Ultra – will make its debut. More...

20.01.2012
TecDoc updates tyredata
TecDoc launched the Tyredata option to its ultra successful CATALOG parts identification system in May 2011 and it has been well received by many of its WEB SHOP customers. More...

19.01.2012
Tyre technicians get IMI accreditation
The first tranche of IMI Accredited tyre technicians will receive their accreditation certificates at the Irish Tyre Industry Association's Annual Dinner which takes place on Thursday, March 1 at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. More...

19.01.2012
Michelin debuts new tyre for larger combine harvesters
Michelin is using LAMMA as the platform to exhibit a new size of its innovative CerexBib combine harvester tyre for the first time. CerexBib tyres use patented Ultraflex technology and this particular size is specially designed for use on some of the largest machines expected to be delivered to customers this year. More...

19.01.2012
Infinity Tyres welcomes tyre labelling legislation
New tyre labelling legislation, which comes into force in November is the “way forward for tyres in Europe” according to Infinity Tyres. More...

19.01.2012
Fulda launches new HP tyre
Fulda has launched its latest high performance (HP) summer tyre, the EcoControl HP. More...

19.01.2012
New construction truck tyre from Pirelli
Pirelli has launched another addition to its highly successful Series 01 truck tyre range, the G:01 gravel tyre, designed for mixed use on roads and in construction sites. More...

18.01.2012
Continental Tyres to sponsor RTÉ Radio 1 programme
Continental Tyres has signed a sponsorship deal with RTÉ Radio to sponsor the popular Radio 1 evening news and current affairs programme, Drivetime with Mary Wilson. More...

18.01.2012
New car sales ahead of 2011 – 10 day figures show
New passenger car registrations for the first 10 days of January were up by more than a quarter on the corresponding period last year, new figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm. More...

18.01.2012
Daly Tyres plans outdoor tyre safety checks
Daly Tyres is planning to carry out tyre safety tests at major shopping centres around the country this year, the company has confirmed. More...

18.01.2012
Pirelli proves popular at Autosport International
Following a fantastic four days at the most exciting motorsport show of the year, Pirelli has packed up and headed home, but not without making a special delivery along the way – a cheque for £725 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. More...

17.01.2012
Decorpanel chooses Continental
Decorpanel Ltd, specialist distributors and converters of wood based panel products, are switching their forklift truck fleet to Continental Tyres after having seen a marked improvement in mileage results. More...

17.01.2012
Goodyear launches EfficientGrip SUV tyre
Goodyear has launched a tyre specially designed for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs). More...

17.01.2012
Cooper triumphs in expanded Enduro rally efforts
Cooper Tire Europe has expanded its involvement in endurance rallying, with its 4x4 products victorious in two high-profile events this month. More...

17.01.2012
A 29th Dakar success for Michelin
Michelin notched up its 29th Dakar motorcycle victory thanks to Frenchman Cyril Despres whose KTM was equipped with the latest Michelin Desert Race tyres. More...

17.01.2012
Warning on the dangers of illegal tyre dumping
The Environment Agency in Britain has issued a warning on the dangers of illegal tyre dumping, as officials begin to remove 7,000 tyres from farmland in Wales. More...

16.01.2012
Dunlop succeeds in 24 hour record breaking tyre-fitting challenge
During the Dunlop Dubai 24 hour race, all eyes were on the track as supercars battle wheel-to-wheel to gain vital fractions of a second in the battle for victory. More...

16.01.2012
A tenth consecutive Dakar win for BFGoodrich!
The American tyre brand BFGoodrich secured its 12th Dakar triumph – its 10th in a row – in Lima, Peru, today. More...

16.01.2012
Pirelli extends BRC contract 
Pirelli has announced that it has committed to a further two years as tyre provider to the MSA British Rally Championship. More...

16.01.2012
Bridgestone announces development of tyre printing technology
Bridgestone Corporation has developed a revolutionary new printing technology for tyres that is different from any tyre printing or coloring process on the market today. More...

16.01.2012
FIA Formula Two championship chooses Yokohama
Yokohama has been selected for the FIA Formula Two championship. More...

13.01.2012
Hankook OE on new BMW 1 Series
Hankook has been confirmed as an original equipment manufacturer for the new BMW 1 Series models. More...

13.01.2012
Fendt awards four As to Mitas
Tractor manufacturer, AGCO has awarded its highest supplier rating to Mitas for deliveries of farm tyres from January to December 2011. More...

13.01.2012
Blown tyres may have sparked bomb alert
A double tyre blow out on a lorry may have sparked a security alert that resulted in businesses being closed and people evacuated from their homes in Derry city earlier this week. More...

12.01.2012
ITIA AGM and Annual Dinner on horizon
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) Annual General Meeting takes places on Thursday, March 1, in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, at 4pm. More...

12.01.2012
Continental turns up the volume with two new tyre models
Continental is continuing to add to its comprehensive range of premium tyres with the introduction of two new tyres engineered specifically for volume-optimised transport operators. More...

12.01.2012
Hankook unveils AH22+ truck tyre
Hankook has unveiled an optimised version of its successful AH22 radial tyre line for trucks, the AH22+. More...

12.01.2012
Pirelli to reveal new partnership at Autosport International Show
Pirelli, the official tyre supplier to Formula One, will announce a new control tyre sponsorship with the Mini Challenge; display several exciting competition cars and welcome an array of distinguished guests at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham from 12-15 January: the traditional start to a new motorsport season. More...

12.01.2012
Pirelli named NTDA Tyre Manufacturer of the Year
Pirelli has been named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the National Tyre Distributors Association’s 2011 Tyre and Fast Fit (TAFF) Awards. More...

12.01.2012
Tyrexpo Africa 2012 update
A ground-breaking waste tyre collection initiative that will see a levy applied to all tyres manufactured and imported into South Africa will be a major talking point for visitors and exhibitors at Tyrexpo Africa 2012 in Johannesburg. More...

12.01.2012
Falken Tyre Europe a new corporate planning director
Japanese tyre maker Falken has selected Yukio Yoshida to replace Satoru Ushida as corporate planning director at its European headquarters. More...

11.01.2012
Bridgestone develops airless tyre
Bridgestone has developed an airless (non-pneumatic) tyre that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tyres in the future. More...

11.01.2012
Uniroyal named as best buy
The Uniroyal RainExpert has been awarded best buy status by Which? Car in the November 2011 edition. More...

11.01.2012
Michelin cold weather tyres awarded 'Best Buy' accolade from Which?
As UK motorists get to grips with the cold weather, Which? has undertaken an extensive test of winter tyres and the Michelin Alpin A4 and Primacy Alpin PA3 tyres have been highlighted as ‘Best Buys’. More...

10.01.2012
Continental winter tyres named best buys
Continental winter tyres have been awarded best buy status in the December 2011 edition of Which? Car, with the ContiWinterContact TS830 and TS800 proving their abilities. More...

10.01.2012
Bridgestone to increase prices of retread materials in Europe
Bridgestone Europe will roll out a new round of price increases for retread materials across Europe during the first quarter of 2012. More...

09.01.2012
Toyo sponsored teams to the fore on Dakar Rally
Two Toyo sponsored teams achieved podium finishes in stage 2 of the Dakar Rally.
Nasser Al-Attiyah won stage two of the Dakar Rally in his Qatar/Toyo Tires Hummer. More...

09.01.2012
Happy New Year to you from everyone at TyreTrade.ie
In 2012, we welcome more news from your business, news on anniversaries, new recruits to announce and new products or services to launch. More...

09.01.2012
Tyre labelling rules on horizon
From November, all tyres sold in Ireland will be required to display information about wet grip, rolling resistance, or fuel efficiency, and noise as part of a wider EU legislation. More...

09.01.2012
Michelin to launch two new combine tyre sizes
Michelin is to launch two new combine tyre sizes designed to reduce transport widths while maintaining low compaction. More...

09.01.2012
Bridgestone confirms Super Bowl sponsorship
Brigestone is set to sponsor the halftime enterainment at the Super Bowl, on Sunday February 5. More...

09.01.2012
Vacu-Lug achieves SAFEcontractor status
Following an assessment of the company's health and safety practices and procedures, UK based, Vacu-Lug has been awarded SAFEcontractor status. More...

06.01.2012
James wins Christmas Rallysprint
Wexford man David James in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 GpA won the Christmas Rallysprint at Mondello over the festive period. More...

06.01.2012
Mondial Assistance points to benefits of winter tyres
Pan-European roadside assistance expert, Mondial Assistance has reveals that motorists are ignoring the safety and performance benefits of winter tyres. More...

06.01.2012
Three Michelin applications among the year’s bestsellers
The list of the best App Store applications for 2011 has just been released. Three Michelin applications are among the year’s bestsellers. More...

05.01.2012
Tyre industry backs Workshop 2012
The tyre industry will be out in force at Workshop 2012, part of the Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 24-26 April. More...

05.01.2012
Continental gains further OE approvals
Continental has received a series of further approvals from major European vehicle manufacturers. More...

05.01.2012
Pirelli renews retread production agreement with Vacu-Lug 
Pirelli Tyres Ltd and Vacu-Lug have renewed the contract that enables the Lincolnshire-based retread tyre manufacturer to continue as sole producer of the Pirelli Novateck range in hot and cold cure processes in the UK. More...

05.01.2012
TyreSafe video shows benefits of Pirelli cold weather tyres
Pirelli has released a video that highlights to drivers the importance of winter tyres when it comes to grip, braking and cornering in temperatures below seven degrees centigrade. More...

05.01.2012
Raikkonen set to to make F1 return
Former Formula One World Champion Kimi Raikkonen is set to make a come-back two years after quitting the sport. More...

05.01.2012
Kumho targets sports sponsorships to raise profile
Kumho tyres is looking to build on its sports sponsorship this year in order to boost brand awareness in Europe as it strives for global recognition. More...

04.01.2012
Continental appoints Scanlan to key post
Continental Tyre Group Ltd has appointed Phil Scanlan to the position of passenger (tyre) sales director with overall responsibility for profitable sales and account management of independent, regional, national and wholesale accounts in the UK and ROI. More...

04.01.2012
Why is it important to check your pressures regularly?
TyreSafe, the UK's leading tyre safety organisation is advising motorists that correct tyre pressures are vital to their safety on the roads. More...

04.01.2012
Strategic apointments at Goodyear Dunlop
Goodyear Dunlop, one of Europe’s leading tyre manufacturers, announced two new senior appointments within its Europe, Middle East and Africa tyre business unit. More...

03.01.2012
Severe Weather Alert - Strong Winds
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), today Tuesday 3rd January 2012 has received a Weather Warning from Met Éireann alerting of stormy conditions. More...

03.01.2012
Continental uses expertise to develop running shoes
Continental Tyres, the European market leader in the car tyre segment, has used its tyre manufacturing expertise to help global running leaders, adidas, develop a new model of running shoes. More...

03.01.2012
Michelin cooperates with Volvo
Michelin is cooperating with Truck manufacturer, Volvo to improve fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions. More...

03.01.2012
Cooper launches Discover S/T MAXX extreme off-road tyre
Cooper Tires sets a new benchmark in 4x4 driving in extreme conditions with the launch of the Discoverer S/T MAXX off-road tyre. More...

03.01.2012
Mitas to exhibit at LAMMA 2012
Mitas Tyres will be giving away free copies of its new Tyre Pressure Management Guide and exhibiting examples from its three new tyre ranges at LAMMA 2012. More...

22.12.2011
Happy Christmas from the www.tyretrade.ie team
The staff at Automotive Publications Ltd would like to wish our loyal readers a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The staff at www.tyretrade.ie are on holidays until Tuesday January 3, when normal service will resume on this site. More...

22.12.2011
Preedy appointed Goodyear Dunlop’s Commercial Director – UK & Ireland
Goodyear Dunlop has appointed appointed Marc Preedy as its Commercial Business Unit Director in the UK & Ireland. More...

22.12.2011
Dunlop to support Boost Energy KTM and PAR Homes Honda in 2012 MX Championships
Dunlop continuing its technical partnership with the hugely successful Boost Energy KTM and PAR Homes Honda MX teams. More...

21.12.2011
Infinity Tyres confirms CV show participation
Infinity Tyres, represented in Ireland by Daly Tyres has confirmed that will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham next year. More...

21.12.2011
Goodyear Dunlop come up trumps in Which? Magazine’s tyre test
Three of Goodyear Dunlop's most popular winter tyre patterns have picked up a Best Buy stamp of approval from the influential consumer magazine, Which? More...

21.12.2011
TyreSafe issues tyre pressure advice
TyreSafe, the UK's leading tyre safety organisation, is advising motorists on the benefits of regularly checking the pressure of their tyres. More...

21.12.2011
Drivers still ignorant of tyre safety
Many drivers are still unaware of the importance of their tyres when it comes to road safety, it has been claimed. More...

21.12.2011
Nine out of 10 motorists unaware of new tyre labelling legislation
Nine out of 10 UK motorists are unaware of new tyre labelling legislation coming into effect next year. More...

20.12.2011
Continental appoints national fleet key account manager
Continental Tyre has appointed Neil Davies to the position of national fleet key account manager with responsibility for the UK and Ireland. More...

20.12.2011
TecDoc updates Tyredata
TecDoc launched the Tyredata option to its ultra successful CATALOG parts identification system in May 2011 and it has been well received by many of its WEB SHOP customers. More...

20.12.2011
TyreSafe celebrates fifth anniversary
The UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, tyreSafe is celebrating its fifth anniversary. More...

20.12.2011
Hankook unveils new truck tyre
Hankook has unveiled its latest truck tyre – the AH22+ an optimised version of the AH22 radial tyre developed for regional distribution. More...

20.12.2011
New Goodyear truck tyre features microchip technology
Goodyear's new Regional RHT II RFID (radio frequency identification) 435/50R19.5 trailer tyre features a built-in microchip. More...

19.12.2011
TEAM Systems advises on VAT increase
With VAT set to increase to 23 per cent in January, TEAM Systems is advising its Irish customers that help is at hand to manage the change.  More...

19.12.2011
Continental WinterContact TS800 tops winter tyre test
Continental's WinterContact TS800 tyre has come out on top in Which? magazine's winter tyre test.  More...

19.12.2011
Sports action theme for Maxxis 2012 calendar
If you’re looking for sports action you’ll certainly find it with Maxxis in 2012. The tyre manufacturer has responded to positive trade feedback for its ‘2 in 1’ calendar by showcasing its sports sponsorship activities around the world and creating a Maxxis Babes calendar which also picks up the sporting theme.  More...

19.12.2011
Federal Tyres sponsors Miss Summernats 25
The annual Street Machine Summernats Car Festival is Australia’s biggest horse power party, and it has taken on a life of its own and become a genuine Aussie icon.  More...

16.12.2011
Death of well known tyre industry personality
The sudden death has taken place in Limerick of Hugh McFadden, Moyle Road, Milford, Co. Donegal.  Hugh was a sales rep for Ulster Tyres for 34 years and was well known in the tyre trade.  More...

16.12.2011
Michelin launches new truck tyre
Michelin is so confident of its newest on/off-road truck tyre’s robustness that it is offering a six-month accidental damage warranty with every purchase. More...

15.12.2011
Conference on tyre recycling solutions
Two well known figures from Ireland's tyre industry has addressed a conference in Northern Ireland on tyre recycling solutions. More...

15.12.2011
Tyre technicians complete training
The first set of trained tyre technicians will complete their training this month, the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has confirmed. More...

15.12.2011
Release the value of your balance sheet
Cash flow is the number one concern for many businesses in the tyre trade, and companies across Ireland are acutely aware of the difficulties that exist when it comes to maintaining a healthy cash flow in today’s difficult trading environment. More...

15.12.2011
New tyre labelling legislation update from TEAM Systems
Tyre industry software specialists TEAM Systems has incorporated the forthcoming tyre labelling legislative requirements into its current IT program for the tyre retailers and wholesalers. More...

15.12.2011
Don’t give winter tyres the cold shoulder
As temperatures plummet across the country, TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation is urging motorists to 'warm' to winter weather tyres to stay safe on the roads. More...

14.12.2011
Advice on fitting part worn tyres
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is warning all tyre retailers on the fitment of part worn tyres. More...

14.12.2011
One in seven neglect tyres
A new survey in the UK has found that one in seven drivers (14.6%) don’t replace their tyres unless they fail an MOT or are found to be illegal during a service. More...