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As with every economic sector in the country, tyre sales across Ireland succumbed to the Covid-effect during the pandemic over the last two years.

Safe and legal tuning is the hallmark of the annual ‘Tune It! Safe!’ event. Hankook has been the main sponsor and partner since 2005 and is providing the tyres for the new 2022 campaign vehicle.

Exhibitor space for the Auto Trade EXPO is heading for a sell-out well in advance of opening next May 7-8.

Bridgestone has secured a two-year commercial partnership with vehicle rental firm Collease, which operates around 2,000 vehicles from the east of England.

Goodyear has launched a new tyre aimed at bus fleets. The UrbanMax MCA HL+ has been designed to help fleet operators maximise efficiency while preparing for the gradual electrification and automation of the industry, according to the tyre maker.

Hankook is helping to promote the issue of sustainability and ecologically optimised supply chains with a newly launched road show.

Vehicle owners are being urged to check the condition of their starter battery now, during the first cold snap of the winter.

Belfast-based FJM Logistics, which claims to deliver up to 5,000 parcels per day, is expected to more than halve the number of tyres it fits across its 37-strong van fleet over the next 12 months following a move to Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres.

Launch UK has unveiled its newest jump starter, the ESP-150 Battery Booster Jump Starter, in time for the winter season to help keep vehicles moving.

At a recent media briefing event, Steve Howat, general manager of technical services at Continental Tyres, highlighted how the transition to electric motoring is affecting the development and design of tyres.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. says it has begun supplying its high-performance Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 DSST run-flat tyres to Nissan