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18.05.2012
Infinity Tyres exhibits at CV Show
Infinity Tyres recently participated at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham to show its support for the UK and Ireland road transport industries. More...
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17.05.2012
ITIA hosts tyre labelling workshop
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has held a workshop on the forthcoming tyre labelling regulations, which come into force in November, writes John Loughran. More...
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16.05.2012
GT Radial hails CV Show a real success
GT Radial has hailed The Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 as "a real success" having secured over 30 high-quality leads, including a large number of senior national and European key fleet contacts. More...
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16.05.2012
Continental acquires Continental Sime
Continental has acquired the outstanding 30 pert cent of the shares of Continental Sime Tyre Sdn. Bhd. from its Joint Venture partner Sime Darby Allied Products Berhad. More...
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15.05.2012
Dunlop complete new EU tyre label testing
Dunlop, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high and ultra high performance tyres has completed the grading of some 1,000 different tyres covering 50 tyre types it produces in Europe, to enable it to be label ready by November 2012. More...
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15.05.2012
New ContiPremiumContact 5: Improved Wet Braking and Safety
Continental Tyres has launched its latest product, the ContiPremiumContact 5 tyre. Aimed at a broad range of vehicles that use rims in the range 14 to 17”, the new ContiPremiumContact 5 tyre has been engineered to deliver excellent wet braking and improved safety. More...
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15.05.2012
O'Mahony wins Carlow rally
Brian O'Mahony, in a Subaru WRC won the Tullow based Mount Wolseley Hotel Carlow Rally at the weekend – round four the Dunlop National Rally Championship. More...
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14.05.2012
New SUV tyre from Goodyear
Goodyear has introduced a new tyre for SUVs with much improved fuel consumption, offering better braking and which is substantially quieter than its predecessor, writes Brian Byrne. More...
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14.05.2012
McNally takes the reins at Cooper Tire ETC
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd has appointed Peter McNally as General Manager of its European Technical Centre (ETC), based at the company’s European headquarters in Melksham, UK. More...
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11.05.2012
Pirelli unveils intelligent truck tyre
Pirelli has unveiled Cyber Fleet, an intelligent truck tyre designed for road haulage that through an electronic sensor and computer system provides the truck driver and fleet manager with up-to-the-minute data regarding the tyre’s condition and the vehicle’s geographical position, writes John Loughran. More...
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10.05.2012
ITIA Annual Golf Day on horizon
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) Golf Outing will be held at Rathsallagh Golf Club, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, on Thursday May 24, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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10.05.2012
ContiPremiumContact 5 tops tyre test
In the current issue of the Polish trade magazine “Motor”, the editorial team has published a test conducted on eight summer tyres produced in Europe and Korea, Connor O'Rourke More...
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10.05.2012
Fleets get tyre repair advice
Fleet-owners and vehicle owners can significantly reduce tyre maintenance costs and premature tyre replacement, if tyre injuries are immediately repaired by a qualified technician, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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09.05.2012
Hankook continues Saints sponsorship
Hankook Tyre UK has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Northampton Saints Rugby Club and had extended its sponsorship agreement is extended for a further four years, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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09.05.2012
Pirelli launches interactive Grand Prix challenge in UK
Pirelli has launched the Pirelli Grand Prix Challenge (PGPC), an online Formula One predicition game allowing users the chance to win a host of prizes including a trip to the 2013 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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08.05.2012
Yokohama heads for 2012 Tour de Corse
Hot off the back of an outstanding start to both the FIA Formula Two and FIA World Touring Car Championships, both featuring Yokohama as control tyres, the Japanese brand heads for the tortuous mountains roads of Corsica next week, for its first event in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the 2012 Tour de Corse, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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08.05.2012
Marty McCormack Called up to Hankook IRC Drive
Northern Ireland driver Marty McCormack and Irish co-driver David Moynihan have been called up to drive the Hankook PS Engineering Ford Fiesta for the forthcoming Corsican round of the IRC, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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04.05.2012
LSM exhibits at IFAT 2012
LSM Engineering will exhibit its giant tyre baler, at IFAT 2012, the international trade show for the water, sewage, waste and raw materials management industries, which takes place in Munich, Germany next week, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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04.05.2012
Tyrexpo Asia 2013 gets off to fast start
Singapore based tyre and equipment show Tyrexpo Asia has reported a fast start to its 2013 exhibition from suppliers eager to capitalise on the continuing growth of the region’s buoyant automotive aftermarket, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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04.05.2012
Michelin maintains healthy partnership with Huntapac produce
A Lancashire company responsible for growing, packing and distributing vegetables across the UK has signed a three year tyre contract with Michelin Fleet Solutions, covering its fleet of 48 tractor units, 56 temperature-controlled trailers and 42 tipper trailers, writes John Loughran. More...
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03.05.2012
Techplus raises standards of tyre repair
In the race to cut costs, tyre shops often forget that tyre repair is a safety critical issue. It's vital that tyre shops carry out the proper repair, first time, every time, writes John Loughran. More...
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02.05.2012
Triangle Tyres further commits to Europe
Triangle Tyre Company, one of China’s largest tyre producers, has lifted its product development and sales efforts by becoming the latest company to join Europe’s Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA), writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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02.05.2012
First UK customer to fit Michelin BibSteel All-Terrain tyres
A Somerset-based farming contractor has become one of the first UK customers to fit Michelin’s new BibSteel All-Terrain tyres on one of its skid steer loaders, following advice from its local Michelin Exelagri dealer North Devon Tyres, writes Padraic Deane.. More...
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01.05.2012
Cartell.ie continues sponsorship of International Rally of the Lakes
Cartell.ie has confirmed its title sponsorship of the International Rally of the Lakes, which takes place this weekend in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Cartell.ie is has committed to supporting the event until at least 2013, a testament to its commitment to assist in the continuing development of motor sports in Ireland and the Irish motor industry generally, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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01.05.2012
Jim Walsh rally moves to May date
Plans are at an advanced stage for the 2012 Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally, which moves from its familiar date in August to Saturday, May 19, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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01.05.2012
Bridgestone exhibits at Intermat
Bridgestone exhibited its full range of OTR tyres at Intermat in Paris recently, the international trade fair for the construction industry, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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01.05.2012
Dunlop heads to Spa
Dunlop heads to one of the most daunting circuits in the world for a tyre designer for the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) which takes place on May 5 at Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, writes John Loughran. More...
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01.05.2012
Infinity sponsored AMD team off to a flying start
Infinity Tyres and its sponsored drifting team, Acorn Motorsport Division (AMD), got off to a great start at the first round of the British Drift Championship, which was recently held at the Teeside Autodrome, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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30.04.2012
Collins moves on from Bridgestone
Des Collins who was the first Managing Director of Bridgestone Ireland, has left Bridgestone Europe after more than 30 years, of which 15 were based in the Brussels, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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30.04.2012
Cronin claims victory on Pirelli International Rally
Double British Rally Champion and former Pirelli Star Driver Keith Cronin claimed victory on this weekend’s Pirelli International Rally, the third round of the 2012 Pirelli-supported MSA British Rally Championship, writes John Loughran. More...
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30.04.2012
Hankook sponsored DTM touring car series gets underway
The DTM, sponsored by Hankook is and remains the most popular international touring car series. In total, 142,000 spectators celebrated the season opener at the Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg, 71,000 fans established a new record crowd for a DTM season opener on Sunday, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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30.04.2012
Kumho now tyre supplier to French F4 racing series
Only recently appointed as official tyre supplier to the global Auto GP Series, Kumho has now also won the contract to supply all the tyres for the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile's (FFSA) F4 single‑seater racing Championship, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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27.04.2012
TRACS and TWM welcome review
TRACS (Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) and TWM (Tyre Waste Mangement) has welcomed the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government's decision to conduct a wide ranging review of the existing producer responsibility (PR) agreements, which are currently in operation in Ireland and the potential for the introduction of additional producer responsibility initiatives to help Ireland to meet its environmental obligations, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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27.04.2012
Maxxis BSB team celebrates double podium
Poor conditions forced the organisers to curtail the opening round of the 2012 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship, but Maxxis-sponsored Swan Yamaha got its campaign off to a flying start at round two, when reigning champion Tommy Hill posted a double podium finish, writes John Loughran. More...
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26.04.2012
Victory for Dunlop in Bulgarian MX1 Grand Prix!
Dunlop’s new partnership with the Kawasaki Racing Team brought victory at only the second attempt, with rookie Gautier Paulin conquering Sunday’s Bulgarian MX1 Grand Prix, round two of the 2012 FIM World Championship, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...
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26.04.2012
Hankook race tyres prove themselves at Imola
Hankook’s Ventus race tyres displayed impressive levels of consistency and safety on the highly demanding, high sided kerbed track in Imola during tough battles for podium positions last weekend, writes John Loughran. More...
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25.04.2012
ITIA Annual Golf Day next month
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) Golf Outing will be held at Rathsallagh Golf Club, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, on Thursday May 24, writes John Loughran. More...
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25.04.2012
Brityrex confirms free technical seminars
A series of technical seminars and demonstrations by industry experts will be a major attraction for visitors at Brityrex International 2012 in Manchester this October, writes John Loughran. More...
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24.04.2012
ITIA President hits the road
Kevin Farrell, ITIA President has taken to the roads of Ireland in a quest to visit all retail members of the Association, writes John Loughran. More...
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23.04.2012
Pirelli International Rally celebrates 21st anniversary
The third round of the 2012 MSA British Rally Championship, the Pirelli International Rally, will mark the 21st anniversary of the rally run in collaboration with Italian tyre firm Pirelli: the official tyre supplier to Formula One, Connor O'Rourke. More...
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20.04.2012
Dunlop drives and rides with confidence
Dunlop, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high and ultra high performance tyres, gathered an impressive selection of vehicles at the Rockingham Circuit to showcase Dunlop’s latest consumer and motorcycle product offerings: The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT and the Dunlop RoadSmart I, writes John Loughran. More...
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19.04.2012
Mitas at ports and terminals
Industrial tyre producer Mitas has introduced new tyres intended for material handling machinery, at Intermat in Paris, which concludes on Saturday. More...
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19.04.2012
Michelin launches new certified centre agricultural dealer programme
For the first time, accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers in the UK and Ireland will now also be able to secure prestigious Michelin Certified Centre (MCC) status; a new accolade being introduced throughout Europe to recognise those tyre specialists which offer exceptionally high standards of customer service and expertise. More...
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18.04.2012
Major success on the Circuit of Ireland
Following exceptional results on the Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally (April 6-7), Kumho drivers are currently leading not one but two classes of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC); not to mention the Group N class of the Irish Tarmac Championship and the Irish Forestry Series, writes John Loughran. More...
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18.04.2012
Murphy on top of the Moon in Hankook sponsored car
A fine display of flat out and controlled driving gave the reigning Valvoline National Forest Champions Owen Murphy / James O’ Brien their first taste of victory in 2012 at last weekends Moonraker Forest Rally, writes John Loughran. More...
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18.04.2012
Federal Motorsports Tyre Meets Accreditation of CAMS in Australia
Federal's FZ-201 and FZ-202 semi slick R Spec tyres has been approved for production car racing in Australia by The Confederation Of Australian Motorsport [CAMS] under the auspices of the Federation International de I' Automobiles [FIA] whose objective is to promote safety in Motorsport in Australia, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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17.04.2012
Pirelli podium sweep in Scotland
Pirelli tyres provided drivers with a winning advantage at the Granite City Rally, round three of the MSA Scottish Rally Championship, writes John Loughran. More...
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16.04.2012
Dunlop and BMW take podium finishes at Long Beach and Nurburgring
Dunlop is the official technical partner to BMW Motorsport, and this year the pair are racing together in two of the World’s most competitive endurance championships, the VLN Endurance series at the gruelling Nurburgring Nordschleife and in the American Le Mans Series, writes John Loughran. More...
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16.04.2012
What else should we do with bad drivers?
One of the world’s leading road safety experts, Sir Peter North CBE DCL FBA QC, addressed almost 200 delegates at the Road Safety Authority’s Annual International Conference in Dublin Castle today, Monday 16 Apri, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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16.04.2012
Goodyear unveils Spring Tire
The Goodyear ‘Spring Tire’, which was co-developed by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), represents a future tyre concept that could be used to explore the outer reaches of space, and possibly the most brutal terrains here on earth, writes John Loughran. More...
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13.04.2012
Bridgestone sponsored Caddy Racer sets record
Motorheads from across Ireland had to look twice on Thursday when a Volkswagen Caddy Racer, sponsored by Bridgestone claimed the title of fastest van in Ireland setting a new course record for commercial vehicles at Mondello Park in Co Kildare, writes Padraic Deane.More...
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12.04.2012
Top Part Trade Shows next week
Leading Motor Factor chain, Top Part, is holding two Trade Shows next week, where it will showcase its extensive range of brands to the trade, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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12.04.2012
Bridgestone has strong line up at Intermat
Bridgestone will presents a strong line-up of off-the-road tyres at Intermat 2012, the international fair for the construction and construction materials industries in Paris, April 16-21, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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12.04.2012
Continental unveils HSL2+ and HDL2+ truck tyres
Continental has unveiled two new long distance truck tyres, the HSL2+ and HDL2+, which deliver greater mileage and optimised driving properties and handing thanks to new micro-sipes in the longitudinal grooves, writes John Loughran. More...
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12.04.2012
Infinity set to sponsor York race meeting
Infinity Tyres, represented in Ireland by Daly Tyres, is getting ready to sponsor once again the first race meeting of the year at York as part of the opening festivities of this season’s Dante Festival, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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11.04.2012
Michelin creates a tyre and Facebook App
To coincide with the launch of its Commander II tyre for motorcycles over 650cc, Michelin has also launched a Facebook application dedicated to the tyre and its users, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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11.04.2012
Tyrexpo Asia 2013
Next year’s Tyrexpo Asia in Singapore marks the ninth in the series of successful Tyrexpo Asia events, which are now recognised by the tyre and associated industries as Asia’s longest established and most international of tyre trade events in this region, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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11.04.2012
Innovative new UHP solution from Maxxis
Maxxis is boosting its credentials as a manufacturer of quality high performance tyres with the introduction of the PRO R1, an exciting new ultra high performance product, which is set to tick all the boxes for performance motoring enthusiasts, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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11.04.2012
From racetrack to road with Bridgestone
While the world of MotoGP may seem a far cry from the realm of the everyday motorcyclist, the lessons learned in the heat of competition enable Bridgestone to deliver unrivalled safety and performance to its consumers, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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10.04.2012
Fisher impresses on IRC Circuit of Ireland
Alastair Fisher made a strong impression when he stepped up to a Super 2000 Ford Fiesta for only the third time on the famous Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally, which finished in Armagh on Easter Saturday, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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10.04.2012
Silverstone ready for 2012 MINI Challenge
On Saturday 14 April, Silverstone will host the opening round of the 2012 MINI Challenge: a highly competitive single-make series that will use renowned Italian firm Pirelli as the championship’s sole tyre supplier for the first time, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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04.04.2012
RSA issues road safety appeal
As the Easter Bank Holiday weekend approaches, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have issued a joint appeal to road-users to be aware of the dangers of excessive and inappropriate speeding, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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04.04.2012
WRC Academy winner Fisher set for Circuit of Ireland
Fresh from his stunning victory in the FIA WRC Academy section of Rally of Portugal last Saturday, Alastair Fisher is back in his native Northern Ireland this weekend to contest round three of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, the prestigious Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally (April 6/7), writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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04.04.2012
2012 MotoGP™ preview with Bridgestone
This season marks Bridgestone’s eleventh year of participation in MotoGP competition, and its fourth as the Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP, writes John Loughran.. More...
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04.04.2012
GT Radial poised to unveil new retread tyre
GT Radial, represented in Ireland by D26 Tire, is poised to unveil its first retread tyre - the GT REE Tread, at the Commercial Vehicle Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, April 24-26, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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04.04.2012
Avon Tyres British GT Championship on horizon
The Avon Tyres British GT Championship begins at Oulton Park, in Cheshire, on Easter weekend and a bumper field of 23 cars from 13 different manufacturers has been confirmed for the 2012 season – the seventh year for which Avon has been sole tyre supplier and title sponsor to the series, writes John Loughran. More...
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03.04.2012
Hankook IRC team test
The Hankook Tyre IRC team recently revealed the first photographs and videos of its 2012 IRC program. Taking place on a closed tarmac test, the new Ford Fiesta S2000 was driven by Swedish driver Patrik Flodin, writes John Loughran. More...
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03.04.2012
Tyre compounds revealed
Pirelli has revealed the tyre nominations for rounds four to six of this year’s FIA Formula One World Championship in Bahrain, Spain and Monaco, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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03.04.2012
Bikers can ‘bank’ on PACT!
With two Bank Holiday weekends coming up in the space of just a few weeks, TyreSafe is urging bikers to ‘bank’ on its PACT campaign for improved bike performance and safer riding, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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02.04.2012
Dominant victory for Fisher in Portugal
Alastair Fisher has begun his bid for the prestigious FIA WRC Academy title in style by winning the category for young rally drivers in Portugal at the weekend, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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30.03.2012
Michelin launches new certified centre agricultural dealer programme
For the first time, accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers in the UK and Ireland will now also be able to secure prestigious Michelin Certified Centre (MCC) status; a new accolade being introduced throughout Europe to recognise those tyre specialists which offer exceptionally high standards of customer service and expertise, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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30.03.2012
Bridgestone scores with internet campaign
Google Automotive Newsletter (Q1/2012) reports that Bridgestone’s Google Display Network safety and winter tyre campaign is its N° 1 case study for an internet campaign in the automotive market in 2011, writes John Loughran. More...
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30.03.2012
Pirelli test drivers confirmed
Jaime Alguersuari from Spain, together with Brazilian Lucas di Grassi, will be Pirelli’s two test drivers during the 2012 season, as the Italian firm enters its second year of Formula One, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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29.03.2012
Fisher targets strong start in Portugal
Alastair Fisher, sponsored by Modern Tyre, will be out for revenge when the second FIA WRC Academy season gets underway on Rally of Portugal today, March 29, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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29.03.2012
Vintages Tyres launches tyre service kit
As the only contact a car has with the road, tyres are perhaps the most critical factor in road safety and they are also a big investment, so it is worthwhile getting the most from them. With this in mind, Vintage Tyres have created this unique tyre service kit as part of its 50th celebrations, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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29.03.2012
Michelin champions consumer power
Michelin has launched an online service that allows motorists to leave reviews of tyre dealers as part of a drive to improve consumer power, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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28.03.2012
Maxxis joins EDI Wheel
Maxxis has signed up with EDI Wheel, the e-business protocol set up specifically to meet the needs of the tyre industry and designed to enhance overall efficiency by simplifying and speeding up processes, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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27.03.2012
McKenna wins Midland Stages Rally
The Midland Stages Rally, Round 2 of the Midlands East Rally Championship took place at the weekend and resulted in victory for Daniel McKenna / Arthur Kierans in the Ford Escort MkII, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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27.03.2012
Firestone launches first Run-Flat Technology tyre
Firestone has launched the Firehawk SZ90µ RFT for the replacement market, the brand’s first tyre with Run-Flat Technology in Europe. The tyre’s reinforced sidewall rubber construction enables the driver to continue driving safely if the tyre deflates or suffers a total loss of pressure, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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26.03.2012
Tyre strategy shines through in a rain-hit Malaysia
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso used three of Pirelli’s four tyre compounds – the Cinturato Blue wet, Cinturato Green intermediate and P Zero White medium – to win a rain-affected Malaysian Grand Prix and lead the drivers’ championship, writes John Loughran. More...
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26.03.2012
Praise for Kumho sponsored 2012 Auto GP World Series
The 2012 Auto GP World Series for 550bhp single-seat racing cars got off to a flying start at Monza on March 10/11. The results were particularly encouraging for 21-year old Adrian Quaife-Hobbs from Tonbridge, UK and Pål Varhaug of the same age, who is aiming to become Norway's first F1 driver, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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23.03.2012
Infinity Tyres is up for Dubai’s taxi challenge
In a move intended to further expand its presence on the UAE’s market, Infinity Tyres has provided several sets of test tyres to Sharjah Taxi and Emirates Cab in the United Arab Emirates, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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23.03.2012
Federal supports Ignition.my in Malaysia
Federal Motorsports is continuing its support of Malaysian motorsports by signing up as a tyre partner for Ignition.my’s range of motor-racing events for the year 2012, writes John Loughran. More...
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22.03.2012
Sealey unveils new tyre buffer
Sealey has unveiled a new tyre buffer, under its Premier range, which combines quality bearings with its air motor for smooth and powerful operation, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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22.03.2012
Mitas advises on switching to row crop tyres
Farmers should exercise caution when switching from conventional wheels and tyres to row-crop equipment this spring, according to leading off-road tyre specialist, Mitas Tyres, writes John Loughran. More...
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21.03.2012
Hankook unveils new LCV tyre
Hankook has unveiled a new tyre for light commercial vehicles, the Vantra LT, which has been designed to handle the high demands that are placed on passenger and goods transport vehicles in regional traffic, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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21.03.2012
New policy halves tyre costs for Brian Yeardley Continental
West Yorkshire-based international logistics specialist Brian Yeardley Continental says that it has halved its tyre costs over an 18 month period, following a visit from the Michelin technical team and a subsequent change in tyre policy, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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21.03.2012
Mitas upgrades Ruma factory
Czech-based off-highway tyre manufacturer Mitas has announced a €3.5 million upgrade of its factory in Ruma, Serbia. The factory is strategically placed to supply the Russian Federation since Russia and Serbia enjoy special trade relations. The Ruma factory, built in 1981, produces agricultural tyres. Mitas acquired the plant in 2008, writes John Loughran. More...
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20.03.2012
Pirelli P Zero Silver hard tyre makes its 2012 debut
The 2012-specification of the P Zero Silver, the hardest and most durable tyre of Pirelli’s Formula One range, will make its debut at the Malaysian Grand Prix: a race that pushes tyres to the limits due to extremes of weather that frequently take in soaring temperatures as well as torrential rain, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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20.03.2012
Pirelli prepares to tame the Bulldog
The Pirelli-supported MSA British Rally Championship will move to Wales next weekend as competitors take part in the 54th running of the Bulldog International Rally of North Wales, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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20.03.2012
Nexen Tire wins Red Dot Design Award
Nexen Tyre Corporation has won the ‘Red Dot Design Award 2012’, one of the top three design awards in the world, proving a consistent trend of achievements in global markets for its design development strategy, writes John Loughran. More...
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16.03.2012
Titanic Super Special stage ready for Circuit of Ireland rally
The smell and roar of engines filled the air on Thursday (March 15) at the Titanic Quarter in Belfast, as media, VIPs and competition winners attended a test day and had a sneak preview of the incredible Titanic Super Special Stage, which has just been completed ahead of this Easter’s Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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16.03.2012
P Zero slicks and Cinturato wets see action in Melbourne
Pirelli’s 2012 season got underway this morning (March 16) with the new Cinturato Green intermediate tyre as Toro Rosso’s new recruit Jules Vergne took to a damp track in Albert Park, Melbourne for the first free practice session of the year, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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16.03.2012
Infinity sponsors Acorn Motorsport
Infinity Tyres, represpented in Ireland by Daly Tyres c has just secured a partnership with Acorn Motorsport Division (AMD) for the British Drift Championship (BDC) season, which this year will start on Saturday April 21at the Teesside Autodrome, writes John Loughran. More...
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15.03.2012
Top Gear trio go round in circles with Kumho
The BBC's Top Gear 'terrible trio' of Clarkson, Hammond and May never ceases to surprise, and a recent episode of the popular TV programme featured them trying their hand at rallycross for the first time - the results of which were surprisingly impressive, writes John Loughran. More...
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14.03.2012
Free iPad 2 with four Michelin Ulttraflex technology tyres
Farmers hoping for an added incentive to upgrade their agricultural tyres need look no further. Michelin has announced that the first 50 customers to purchase four Ultraflex technology tyres on the replacement market in March and April 2012 will receive a free iPad 2, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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14.03.2012
Westlake management to visit CV show
Westlake Tyres, manufactured by ZC Rubber – the world’s 10th largest tyre maker and China’s biggest producer of rubber products – recently announced the forthcoming trip to Europe of some of its senior management, in a move intended to bring the company closer to its customers, writes John Loughran. More...
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14.03.2012
Bridgestone focuses on natural rubber
Bridgestone is undertaking an extensive research project in the United States dedicated to developing Guayule as a commercially viable, renewable source of high-quality natural rubber and as an alternative to the Hevea tree, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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13.03.2012
Maguire wins Mayo Stages Rally
Niall Maguire and co-pilot Enda Sherry won Round 2 of the Dunlop National Rally Championship – the Mayo Stages Rally – at the weekend, writes John Loughran. More...
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13.03.2012
Tech Europe launches new website
Tech Europe, the European arm of Tech International, a leading producer of tyre repair materials and wheel service solutions, headquartered in Lisburn, Co. Antrim has launched its brand new website, live now at www.techeurope.co.uk, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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13.03.2012
Bridgestone expands Ecopia size line-ups
In January 2011 Bridgestone expanded the size line-up of its Ecopia EP150 low rolling resistance tyre, which now fits a wide range of compacts and mid-sized passenger cars with 14” to 16” rim sizes in 55 to 65 series. Ecopia Bridgestone EP150 is fitted on the Nissan LEAF, the first all electric vehicle to win the prestigious title European Car of the Year 2011, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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12.03.2012
Breen wins Carrick rally
Round two of the Valvoline Forest Championship witnessed a professional and dominant drive by Craig Breen on the Wm Loughman rally, hosted by the Carrick-on-Suir MC.on Saturday March 3rd, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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12.03.2012
Pirelli unveils new test car for 2012
Pirelli, the official tyre supplier to Formula One, will make use of a 2010 Renault R30 for testing purposes this year, with the test driver still to be appointed. A test driver should be appointed later this month, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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12.03.2012
Duckworth dominates the 2012 Rallye Sunseeker National
Partnered by Mark Broomfield, Roger Duckworth dominated the recent (February 24/25) Rallye Sunseeker National in his faithful Kumho-shod Subaru Impreza WRC, winning the event outright for the second year in succession, writes John Loughran. More...
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09.03.2012
Pirelli in the spotlight at Geneva
Pirelli’s premium technology is in the spotlight at he Geneva Motor Show, which be features some of the most eagerly anticipated cars, such as the most powerful Ferrari ever, the new Berlinetta F12, the Aston Martin Zagato, and the Bentley V8 – all on display sporting P Zero tyres, writes Declan O'Byrne More...
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08.03.2012
Visitor numbers up at Tyrexpo Africa
Tyrexpo Africa, the African continent’s only dedicated tyre, wheel and accessory show, opened its doors on Tuesday 6th March and reported increased visitor attendance compared to the 2010 show, both in terms of local and international visitors, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...
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08.03.2012
TyreSafe advise on tyre pressures
TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organising is reminding motorists that correctly inflated tyres have the extra benefit of increasing a car’s fuel efficiency as well as providing maximum safety and prolonging tyre life, writes John Loughran. More...
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07.03.2012
KRT launches new website for Aeolus tyres
Kings Road Tyres (KRT), the distributor of Aeolus truck, bus and OTR tyres has launched a dedicated new website for the brand to improve awareness and knowledge of the company’s extensive range of specialist tyre applications, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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07.03.2012
Goodyear exhibits self inflating tyre at Geneva
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company’s innovative technology and industry-leading new product engine are on full display at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, which opens to the public on Thursday, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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07.03.2012
Vipal to exhibit at Reifen 2012
Vipal, the manufacturer of products for the retreading and repair of tyres and inner tubes, will take part in Reifen 2012, which takes place in Essen, Germany, June 4-6, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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07.03.2012
Bridgestone to build new plant in Thailand
Bridgestone Corporation today announced plans to build a new plant in Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong, Thailand for the production of off-the-road radial tires for construction and mining vehicles (ORRs), writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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06.03.2012
Nokian's Z G2 tyre wins top tyre test
Nokian's Z G2 tyre was a test winner in a summer tyre test organised by German car magazine "Auto Bild", scoring the top rating of "exemplary", writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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05.03.2012
Bridgestone launches new winter tyres
Bridgestone has redefined its position in the winter tyre market with the launch of new products and an expanded range of premium tyres designed for all types of winter conditions in Europe, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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05.03.2012
Pirelli completes nearly 50,000 kms of testing
The accent was placed firmly on tyre strategy preparation for the first Grand Prix of the year in just two weeks’ time, as pre-season testing finished in Barcelona on Sunday – with nearly 50,000 kilometres completed after three tests, writes John Loughran. More...
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01.03.2012
ITIA Annual General Meeting
The Irish Tyre Industry Association's (ITIA) Annual General Meeting takes place today, Thursday, March 1, in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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01.03.2012
2012 Bridgestone Irish Food Guide
Bridgestone has launched its 2012 Bridgestone 100 Best Restaurants and Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay food guides, and this year it has also introduced iPhone and Android Apps, which all include links to the Bridgestone online dealer locator, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...
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01.03.2012
Brityrex confirms free technical seminars
A series of technical seminars and demonstrations by industry experts will be a major attraction for visitors at Brityrex International 2012 in Manchester this October, writes John Loughran.More...
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01.03.2012
Teams test tyre strategies in final countdown to the season
With just over two weeks left before Pirelli’s second season of Formula One gets underway in Australia, the teams are embarking on the final four-day pre-season test for the 2012 tyres, which takes place once more in Barcelona this week from March 1-4, writes Padraic Deane. More...
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