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18.05.2012
Continental launches road legal track day tyre

Continental has launched the ContiForceContact, a road legal track day tyre that sets a new benchmark for high performance cars. More...


18.05.2012
Michelin launches online tyre labelling guide

Michelin is helping truck, bus and coach fleets get to grips with the new EC/1222/2009 regulation on tyre labelling, which will come into force from 1 November 2012. More...




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...


18.05.2012
DTM tour heads for Brands Hatch

The Hankook sponsored DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) heads for Brands Hatch this weekend with the focus very much on the track. More...

 



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...


17.05.2012
Retread and motorcycle tyres excluded from tyre labelling regulations

A number of categories of tyres including retread tyres and motorcycle tyres are excluded from the scope of the forthcoming tyre regulations, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

17.05.2012
RSA educates motorists on tyre labelling

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is educating motorists on the forthcoming tyre labelling regulations, which come in force on November 1. More...

 

17.05.2012
GT Radial set to launch two new car tyres

GT Radial is set to launch two new car tyres, including a flagship product for the ultra high performance sector. More...

 

17.05.2012
Bridgestone tyres carry Volvo wheel loader to world speed record

A Volvo wheel loader fitted with Bridgestone VHS tyres has broken 103 km/hour, creating a new world speed record for this type of vehicle. More...


17.05.2012
Kumho to supply tyres for 2013 British Historic Rally Championship

For the last four years, competitors in the MSA British Historic Rally Championship have run on control tyres. More...

 

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...

 

16.05.2012
TyreSafe launches tyre labelling educational material

An animation starring TyreSafe's family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation's drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November. More...

 

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...

 

16.05.2012
Kumho unveils new Ecsta LE Sport KU39 tyre

Kumho has unveiled its new Ecsta LE Sport KU39 tyre, an asymmetric ultra high performance tyre designed for Europe’s top car marques. More...

 

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...

 

15.05.2012
Tyre label will bring transparency – Continental

The tyre label, compulsory for all 27 EU member states, will bring added transparency to the European market from November 2012, according to tyremaker Continental. More...


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...

 

15.05.2012
All smiles at Yokohama Irish Touring Car Championship

It was smiles all round at a sunny but chilly Yokohama Irish Touring Car Championship round at Bishopscourt this weekend, running Yokohama control tyres. More...


15.05.2012
Mallow based rally is mid-point in Valvoline series

Saturday’s Cork Jim Walsh Cork Forestry rally is round four of the Valvoline Forest Rally  Championship and is based as usual in Mallow. More...

 

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...


15.05.2012
Infinity tests tyres in Spain

Infinity Tyres has been testing its new tyre ranges at Spain’s IDIADA proving ground with great results. More...


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...


14.05.2012
Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally preview

The Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally, round four of the Valvoline Forest Rally Championship, takes place on Saturday, May 19. More...

 

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...


14.05.2012
Williams takes first win for eight years with Pirelli in Spain

Tyre strategy played a key role in the Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Williams driver Pastor Maldonado: the first win for the British team since the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. More...

 

14.05.2012
Triangle named as national Brand development centre

Triangle Tire has been named as one of 141 Chinese companies to act as a Brand development leader. More...

 

14.05.2012
Michelin launches defender with 90,000 mile warranty

Michelin in North America has unveiled a new passenger car tyre, to replace its HydroEdge and Harmony tyres lines, in sizes ranging from175/70R13 to 225/55R18. More...

 

11.05.2012
ITIA to host tyre labelling workshop

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is holding a workshop on the forthcoming tyre regulations, which come into force on November, writes John Loughran. More...

 

11.05.2012
ETRMA wants clarification on EU tyre labelling regulations

The European Tire and Rubber Manufacturing Association (ETRMA) is looking into whether the forthcoming EU tyre labeling regulation can be extended to cover retreaded tyres, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...

 

11.05.2012
Conti unveils new TPMS for commercial vehicles

Continental's automotive division has unveiled a new advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that has been specifically designed for commercial vehicles, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

11.05.2012
Yokohama set to unveil new tyre in Europe

Yokohama is poised to unveil a new passenger car tyre in Europe, the BluEarth AE-01, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

11.05.2012
Goodyear truck tyres get a + for better performance

The Goodyear range of Marathon long haul truck tyres, which has been a market leader in terms of fuel efficiency and other important performance areas, has been further improved, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...


10.05.2012
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 named best tyre by Auto Express

Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 has been named as the “Best Tyre” in the 2012 Auto Express Product Awards, John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

10.05.2012
Under inflated tyres cost money – GT Radial

Motorists worried about spiralling fuel costs could be typically wasting 10 per cent of every litre they use because their tyres are under inflated, John Loughran. More...

 

10.05.2012
BMW 3 series gets Hankook tyres

Hankook Tire has been confirmed as an Original equipment supplier for the new BMW 3-Series, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

09.05.2012
Continental tops the Which? Car best buy table

Which?, the consumer champion, has awarded Best Buy status to Continental in two popular tyre sizes for both the ContiPremiumContact 5 and ContiEcoContact 5, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

09.05.2012
Pirelli-backed GT Cup prepares for round two at Silverstone

The second round of the GT Cup Championship will take place at the home of the British Grand Prix at the weekend, as the eight-round series moves to Silverstone (12–13 May), writes Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

08.05.2012
Firestone launches Winterforce studded tyre

Firestone has extended its European winter range with the launch of the Winterforce studded tyre for severe Nordic winter conditions, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

08.05.2012
Adam Carroll confirmed for Bavaria City Racing Dublin

Portadown’s Adam Carroll who led Team Ireland to a historic victory in the A1GP series in 2009 has been confirmed to perform at Bavaria City Racing Dublin, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...


04.05.2012
Tyresafe launches tyre labelling educational material

An animation starring TyreSafe’s family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation’s drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November, writes John Loughran. More...


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...

 

04.05.2012
Days to go for final designs and votes for DACC 2012

The 10th May deadline is approaching for the Dunlop Art Car Competition to give its Le Mans 24 Ferrari F458 Italia a unique look, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

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...


03.05.2012
Fox leads the way as Ireland’s first ATA Tyre Technician

Ireland’s first independently accredited Tyre Technician is Thom Fox from Ballinasloe Tyres in Co. Galway, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...


03.05.2012
Patch delivers perfect balance between value and quality

Patch Tyre Equipment is reporting significant interest in its own-brand tyre changers, wheel balancers and workshop lifts, since their launch on the Irish market last summer, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...


03.05.2012
ITIA flags issue of second hand tyres

The ITIA has flagged the issue of second hand tyres, and says the are large quantities available for sale in Ireland, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...


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...


03.05.2012
Michelin receives international road safety award

The Michelin Group has received the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award at the Policy & Donor Forum, held in New York on May 2, writes Connor O'Rourke More...

 

03.05.2012
World speed records shattered on Goodyear truck tyres

Mean Green, the world’s fastest hybrid truck, has broken two world speed records on Goodyear tyres, writes Connor O'Rourke   More...

 

02.05.2012
Bridgestone partners with Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme

Bridgestone Tyres has become the first industry partner with the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS), in the UK, injecting additional momentum into the scheme, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

02.05.2012
Vredestein showcases Ultrac Vorti at Top Marques Monaco

Vredestein recently presented its latest Ultimate High Performance tyre to visitors at Top Marques Monaco, writes John Loughran. More...

 

02.05.2012
Kirkby to exhibit at Cereals 2012

Kirkby Tyres is exhibiting at Cereals 2012, which takes place at Boothby Graffoe in Lincolnshire on June 13 & 14, writes Connor O'Rourke More...

 

01.05.2012
Michelin appoints new head of truck and bus marketing

Sharn Samra, 35, has been appointed Head of Truck and Bus Marketing for Stoke-on-Trent based Michelin Tyre PLC, with responsibility for the UK and Ireland, writes Padraic Deane. More...


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...

 

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...


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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

30.04.2012
New website and corporate identity for Agrigear

Agrigear, the tyre and wheel specialist, has just launched a new website and unveiled its new corporate identity, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...


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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

30.04.2012
BSB rider Chris Walker supports TyreSafe’s PACT campaign

TyreSafe's PACT campaign has been given a huge boost thanks to the backing of British Superbike Championship rider Chris Walker, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

27.04.2012
Tractor town makes tractor tyres

Mitas has opened its newest radial farm tyre factory in Charles City, which coined the word “tractor.”, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...


27.04.2012
Bridgestone set to continue with Alpine Ski World Cup events

Bridgestone Europe is set to continue to sponsor Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events in the 2012/2013 season, writes John Loughran. More...

 

27.04.2012
Bridgestone continues to sponsor Alpine Ski World Cup events

Bridgestone Europe has announced that it will continue to sponsor Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events in the 2012/2013 season, Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

26.04.2012
Bridgestone Ireland sponsors Adelaide Mondello Masters

Bridgestone Ireland has once again agreed to support the Adelaide Mondello Masters, motorcycle short circuit, motor cycle racing championships which got underway recently, writes Padraic Deane. More...


26.04.2012
Philip White Tyres adds Ornet to product portfolio

Philip White Tyres has added the Ornet range of tyres to its ever-increasing product portflio, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

26.04.2012
Kevin Burke Tyres exhibits Starmaxx range at trade show

Kevin Burke Tyres' wholesale division recently exhibited its Starmaxx range of car tyres at a trade show at the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...


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...

 

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...

 

26.04.2012
Haribo Racing team switches to Falken tyres

The Haribo Racing Team will use Falken’s race tyres on its Porsche 997 GT3 R for the VLN series and Nürburgring 24 Hour race, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

25.04.2012
TyreSafe exposes frightening dangers of part worn tyres

Cash-strapped drivers are putting themselves, their passengers and other road users at serious risk of injury by opting for part worn tyres, according to campaign group TyreSafe, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

25.04.2012
Trelleborg Wheel Systems announces price increases

Trelleborg has announces a price increase of up to six per cent in Europe, effective from May 1, on all tyres and wheels for agricultural, forestry and light industrial applications, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

25.04.2012
Nokian notches up seven tyre test wins

Nokian has notched up seven test wins, in tyre tests organised by a string of German motoring magazines, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

24.04.2012
Bridgestone Ireland sponsors Adelaide Mondello Masters

Bridgestone Ireland has once again agreed to support the Adelaide Mondello Masters, motorcycle short circuit, motor cycle racing championships which got underway recently, writes Connor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

24.04.2012
Donington hosts opening round of Pirelli-supported GT Cup

Italian tyre firm Pirelli will support the GT Cup Championship for the third consecutive year, with the opening round taking place at Donington Park this weekend (28 – 29 April), writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

23.04.2012
McKenna wins Monaghan Stages rally

Daniel McKenna and co-driver, Andrew Grennan won the Monaghan Stages Rally at the weekend, writes Padraic Deane. More...


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...

 

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...

 

19.04.2012
Top Part Trade Show moves to Galway tonight

The Top Part Roadshow, on the back of a great night in Tralee on Tuesday night takes place tonight, Thursday April 19 at the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway, from 5.00 to 10.00pm. More...


19.04.2012
TEAM Systems gears up for new tyre labelling legislation

IT specialists TEAM Systems is gearing up for the introduction of new tyre labelling legislation and has incorporated the new legislative requirements into its highly popular tyre management software for the wholesale and retail trade. More...


19.04.2012
Michelin offers young drivers a unique experience on Facebook

Taking an original approach to road safety, the Michelin Group has organised a competition for young drivers on Facebook. More...

 

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...


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...

 

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...

 

18.04.2012
Caterham F1 Team added to Bavaria City Racing Dublin line-up

The Caterham F1 Team is the latest team from the FIA Formula One World Championship to be confirmed for Bavaria City Racing Dublin which takes place in the heart of the capital on Sunday 3rd June, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

18.04.2012
Renault chooses Bridgestone for Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres have been selected as original equipment for the Renault Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...


17.04.2012
Hankook OE on new BMW 3-Series

Hankook Tire has been confirmed as an Original equipment supplier for the new BMW 3-Series, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

17.04.2012
TPMS profit opportunities on show at Brityrex International

Tyre retailers will soon have a major new profit opportunity as legislation covering the fitment and testing of TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) comes into force later this year, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

17.04.2012
Pirelli shines through on mini challenge season-opener

On Saturday’s opening round of the Pirelli-supported MINI Challenge, reigning champion Chris Knox returned to form as he took the spoils in the first of two races at Silverstone, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

16.04.2012
Irish Daily Mail Fan Van embarks on country-wide tour on Continental VanCo 2 Tyres

The Irish Daily Mail Fan Van stopped by the Townsend St. branch of Advance Pitstop in Dublin recently to get fitted out with a new set of Continental VanCo 2 tyres, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...


16.04.2012
EU tyre label obligatory from Autumn 2012

The tyre label, compulsory for all 27 EU member states, will bring added transparency to the European market from November 2012, according to Continental, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

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...

 

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...


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...

 

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...


13.04.2012
Michelin Energy Saver awarded Which? ‘Best Buy’

The Michelin Energy Saver car tyre has been awarded ‘Best Buy’ status in a recent test of summer tyres by the consumer magazine, Which? writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

13.04.2012
Bridgestone CAIS safety technology wins press award in Spain

For the second time in two months, Bridgestone’s new Contact Area Information Sensing technology (CAIS) has won a top industry award, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

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...


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...

 

12.04.2012
Goodyear truck tyres get a + for better performance

The Goodyear range of Marathon long haul truck tyres, which has been a market leader in terms of fuel efficiency and other important performance areas, has been further improved, writes John Loughran. More...


12.04.2012
Dairy farm adopts radial tyre policy for skid steer loaders

A Cornish dairy farm has become one of the first customers in the UK to fit Michelin’s new BibSteel Hard-Surface radial tyres to one of its skid steer loaders, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...


12.04.2012
Maxxis scores a competition hat-trick with Liverpool fans

Leading tyre manufacturer Maxxis is attempting to inflate the spirits of Liverpool fans everywhere, courtesy of a hat-trick of exclusive competitions to win official signed memorabilia, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

11.04.2012
Consumers commend Pirelli in satisfaction study

Pirelli has been rated highly in the prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Study in the United States, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...


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...

 

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...

 

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...


10.04.2012
O’Connor claims second Citroen Racing Trophy Ireland win

Kevin O’Connor and co-driver Shane Buckley stormed to victory for the second event in succession on round two of the Citroen Racing Trophy Ireland series, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

10.04.2012
Donnelly confirmed for Bavaria City Racing Dublin

Eugene Donnelly, is the latest name from the world of motorsport to confirm his participation at Bavaria City Racing Dublin on June 3rd, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

10.04.2012
Yokohama looks forward to Irish Touring Car Championship

The first round of the Irish Touring Car Championship takes place at the weekend, and tyre supplier, Yokohama, is looking forward to the challenge, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

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...


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...


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...

 

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...

 

04.04.2012
BSB rider Chris Walker supports TyreSafe’s PACT campaign

TyreSafe’s PACT campaign has been given a huge boost thanks to the backing of British Superbike Championship rider Chris Walker, writes Padraic Deane.More...

 

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...

 

04.04.2012
Bridgestone launches Battlax Hyper Sport S20 motorcycle tyre

Bridgestone has launched its premium Battlax Hyper Sport S20 tyre with a major press test event at the Portimão circuit in Portugal, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

03.04.2012
Fans gear up for Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland

Motorsport fans across the globe are gearing up for the 2012 Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally 6/7 April, particularly the incredible Titanic Super Special Stage, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

03.04.2012
GT Radial warns on under inflated tyres

Motorists worried about spiralling fuel costs could be typically wasting 10 per cent of every litre they use because their tyres are under inflated, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...


02.04.2012
Fitzmaurice wins Circuit of Kerry Rally

Thomas Fitzmaurice and co-pilot John Higgins won the Circuit of Kerry Rally at the weekend, writes Declan O' Byrne. More...

 

02.04.2012
Mullins wins Wexford Hillclimb

The Wexford Hillclimb Rally took place at the wend and resulted in a win for Sylvie Mullins in his Judd V8, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...


02.04.2012
Infinity exhibits at Expomóvil Comercial 2012

Infinity Tyres recently participated at Barcelona’s first ever Expomóvil Comercial 2012 trade fair, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...


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...


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...

 

29.03.2012
Don’t let tyre issues take the ‘spring’ out of your step!

Bank Holiday motoring blues can be avoided this spring with some simple tyre checks before heading off, advises TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, John Loughran. More...

 

29.03.2012
New Avon 3D Ultra tyres shine at official Almeria launch

Avon Tyres’ new 3D Ultra sports tyres exceeded expectations at the official launch at the Almeria circuit in Spain, despite some very tricky weather conditions, Padraic Deane. More...


28.03.2012
McKenna gains Young Rally Driver of the Year nomination

Daniel McKenna has been nominated for the Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award following his performances in January and February this year, writes Declan O'Rourke. More...


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...

 

28.03.2012
Michelin brings tyre safety remit to farm safety partnership

Michelin has become the first tyre industry representative to sign up to the Farm Safety Partnership; a major industry-led initiative which provides practical advice, training and guidance on how farming can be made safer, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

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...


27.03.2012
Pirelli supports WRC academy for second consecutive year

After a highly successful inaugural season, Pirelli will continue to support the FIA WRC Academy as the 2012 season gets underway at Vodafone Rally de Portugal later this week (March 29 – April 1), writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...


26.03.2012
Infinity exhibits at Tyrexpo Africa 2012

Infinity Tyres recently participated at Tyrexpo Africa 2012, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

26.03.2012
Hankook sponsors Heico Motorsport

Hankook is set to sponsor the German endurance racing team, Heico motorsport, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

23.03.2012
Sad passing of well-known Wexford tyre trade figure

The tyre trade in Co. Wexford lost a well-known character this week with the sad passing of Jack Mernagh. of JCE Tyres, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

23.03.2012
P Zero Silver overcomes challenging conditions of Malaysia

For the first time this year, Pirelli’s new P Zero Silver hard tyre was seen in action: ideal for the hot and humid conditions of Sepang, where the track temperature peaked at 47 degrees centigrade today, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

22.03.2012
Vintage Tyres launches Tradelink

Vintage Tyres, the world’s largest distributor of OE classic tyres, is 50 years old this year, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...


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...


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...

 

22.03.2012
Bridgestone focuses on sustainable society

Bridgestone has unveiled initiatives to ensure the Bridgestone Group plays a proactive role in efforts to realise a sustainable society, Padraic Deane. More...

 

22.03.2012
Bandvulc launches unique tyre labelling system

Bandvulc has developed a new tyre labelling system, which it will be demonstrating at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, April 24-2, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...


21.03.2012
TyreSafe’s ‘PACT’ campaign gets in gear

TyreSafe, the UK's tyre safety organisation, has launched a new campaign, that focuses on motorcyclists, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

21.03.2012
Avon to supply tyres to Italian GT and Sportscar Championships

Avon Tyres, a brand manufactured by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd., has been confirmed as official tyre supplier to the Italian GT and Italian Sportscar Championships for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

20.03.2012
TEAM Systems confirms Brityrex International 2012 participation

TEAM Systems, the tyre sector IT and software specialist has confirmed its participation at Brityrex International, which takes place at EventCity, Manchester, October 9-11, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

20.03.2012
Murray announces 2012 Clio campaign with Monolite

Irish driver Eoin Murray today announced that he is to compete in the 2012 Clio Cup Italia and Clio Eurocup championships driving for the top Italian squad Monolite Racing, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

16.03.2012
RSA and Gardai issue bank holiday road safety appeal

As the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend approaches, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are jointly appealing to road-users to never ever drink and drive, writes John Loughran. More...


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...


16.03.2012
More than six out of 10 Europe motorists driving on under-inflated tyres

More than six out of 10 motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres, a pan-European survey conducted by Bridgestone has confirmed, writes John Loughran. More...

 

16.03.2012
Hankook sponsors Swedish TTA – Racing Elite League

Hankook has been confirmed as the official tyre supplier to the Swedish TTA – Racing Elite League 2012, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

15.03.2012
Motorists get wheel alignment advice

The tyre trade is being urged to promote the benefits of wheel alignment as a means of offsetting spiralling fuel costs, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

15.03.2012
Hankook Enfren H433 scores top marks on energy efficiency

Hankook's eco-friendly tyre, Enfren Eco H433 has received top marks, in the energy efficiency grade, for rolling resistance in tests conducted by the Korea Energy Management Corporation (KEMCO), writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

15.03.2012
Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2012

The 31st edition of the Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe covers 44 cities in 20 countries, writes Padraic Deane. More...

 

15.03.2012
Australian Grand Prix from a tyre point of view

Pirelli enters its second season of Formula One as exclusive tyre supplier with the entire range of tyres renewed compared to the previous year, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

14.03.2012
Goodyear Dunlop Symposium identifies opportunities for the transport sector

Aerodynamic devices, incentives, training, low rolling resistance tyres and new length regulations were among measures listed as important in reducing vehicle fuel consumption, and therefore CO2 emissions, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

14.03.2012
Michelin to exhibit at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Michelin will be a sponsor of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed which takes place from 29 June to 1 July, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...


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...


13.03.2012
Mullins wins Carlow Sprint

Sylvie Mullins in his Gould GR37-Judd won the Carlow Sprint at Mondello over the weekend, writes John Loughran. More...


13.03.2012
Goodyear Dunlop Symposium discusses demands for greener transport

Hybrid trucks, with both diesel engines and electric motors, and even electric trucks are possible solutions for urban distribution in satisfying the increasingly tougher environmental demands imposed by not only governments but companies as well, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

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...


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...

 

12.03.2012
Donnelly teams up with Hankook for Circuit of Ireland rally

2010 MSA Hankook Northern Ireland Rally Championship Group N winner Mark Donnelly will once again team up with Hankook Tyres for the forthcoming Circuit of Ireland Rally, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...


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...

 

12.03.2012
Audi drivers and engineers explain the importance of tyres

All car drivers are aware that they are black, round and keep their expensive alloy wheels off the ground but not many appreciate the benefits of choosing the right tyres for their car and style of driving, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

09.03.2012
ContiPremiumContact 5 creates a stir at Geneva

Continental's newest summer tyre– the ContiPremiumContact 5 is causing quite a stir at the Geneva Motor Show this week, writes John Loughran. More...

 

09.03.2012
Goodyear Dunlop focuses on reducing CO2 Emissions in road transport

Governments, vehicle and component manufacturers, hauliers and their customers, infrastructure providers and all other related key decision makers must work together to achieve a significant reduction in fuel consumption and related CO2 emissions, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

09.03.2012
Pirelli’s 2012 GP2 tyres test in Jerez and Barcelona

As well as supplying Formula One, Pirelli is entering its second year as the official tyre supplier to the GP2 Series: the official feeder championship to Formula One, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

08.03.2012
Philip White Tyres exhibits at Tyrexpo Africa

Philip White Tyres is exhibiting this week at Tyrexpo Africa in Johannesburg, writes John Loughran. More...


08.03.2012
New products dominate Bridgestone stand at Geneva

Bridgestone's stand at the Geneva Motor Show is broken into three distinct zones, which show the direction of product development: reliable, ecological and innovative tyres, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...


08.03.2012
Continental unveils three new tyres at Geneva

Continental is introducing three new passenger tyres at this year's Geneva Motor Show, writes John Loughran. More...


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...

 

08.03.2012
Bridgestone launches Turanza T001 premium touring tyre

Bridgestone has launched a new flagship touring tyre: the Bridgestone Turanza T001, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

08.03.2012
Smith confirmed for Bavaria City Racing Dublin

Young racing driver of the year, Aron Smith is the latest big name from the world of motorsport to be confirmed for the Bavaria City Racing Dublin event this coming June, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

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...

 

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...


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...

 

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...

 

07.03.2012
Michelin Energy™ E-V tyre to equip the Renault ZOE

A new car featuring new technologies and new tyres – everything about the Renault ZOE is new, including its Michelin Energy E-V tyres, writes Declan O'Byrne More...


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...

 

06.03.2012
Goodyear Dunlop focuses on intelligent tyres at Geneva Motor Show

Goodyear Dunlop is showcasing the future of tyre technologies on its stand 2056 at this year's Geneva International Motor Show: including tyres becoming more and more intelligent with the use of electronics embedded into the tyre, writes John Loughran.More...

 

06.03.2012
Top EU test ratings for new Bridgestone Turanza T001

Bridgestone’s new premium touring tyre, Turanza T001, has been awarded the top “recommendable” rating by Germany’s renowned ADAC motoring organization, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

06.03.2012
New Dunlop Sport Maxx Race on Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series

Dunlop's newly launched Sport Maxx Race tyre has been selected for the special AMG Track Package on the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

05.03.2012
Goodyear Dunlop Symposium on Fuel Efficiency in Transport

Tyre labelling gives transparency to tyre buyers, enabling them to make purchasing decisions based on accurate economic, environmental and safety factors, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

05.03.2012
Win the motorcycling trip of a lifetime with Michelin

Michelin is offering motorcyclists the chance to win the trip of a lifetime worth more than €20,000, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

02.03.2012
Kevin Farrell takes over the reins of ITIA

Kevin Farrell of tyre retailer, Square Fit, has taken over the reins of the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), writes John Loughran. More...

 

02.03.2012
Bridgestone steps up investment in winter tyre development

Winter tyres lie at the heart of Bridgestone’s strategy, offering motorists the promise of safety and reliable performance in all types of winter conditions, writes Conor O'Rourke. More...

 

02.03.2012
Infinity confirms Expomóvil Comercial 2012 participation

Infinity Tyres, represented in Ireland by Daly Tyres will be at Barcelona’s first ever Expomóvil Comercial 2012 trade fair, the company has confirmed, writes Declan O'Byrne. More...

 

02.03.2012
Apollo set to launch new UHP tyre

Apollo to launch UHP passenger tyre at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show, writes Declan O'Byrne.More...

 

02.03.2012
The future is orange at Yokohama

Yokohama is poised to launch its latest new ‘orange oil technology’ tyres in the US, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

01.03.2012
Tyre dumping scandal in Co. Donegal

The Tyre Trade Journal, out now, reports on a tyre dumping scandal in Co. Donegal, writes John Loughran.More...


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...


01.03.2012
TRACS leads with top security system for members’ data

TRACS has recently completed a thorough and vigorous security audit to ensure that confidentiality guaranteed to members is watertight, writes John Loughran. More...

 

01.03.2012
Tyre trade to feature at CV Show

The Commercial Vehicle Show, takes place at the NEC in Birmingham, April 24-26, writes John Loughran. More...

 

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...

 

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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