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03.02.2012
Pirelli unveils intelligent truck tyre – Cyber Fleet
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. More...
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02.02.2012
Techplus unveils Tac-Scan
Techplus, the garage equipment specialists has unveiled new tyre wear diagnostic equipment, which represents a key profit opportunity for the workshop, while delivering significant benefits to the end user. More...
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02.02.2012
Northern drivers dominate Donegal rally
The 2012 Valvoline Forest Rally Championship kicked off in great style on last weekend’s Donegal forest rally. Garry Jennings dominated the ten stage event, leading from start to finish and claiming nine fastest times. More...
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31.01.2012
Men injured in tyre explosion
The hazards of tyre inflation were brought into focus recently when two men were removed to the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick following an accident while inlating a tractor tyre in Clonmore, Quilty. More...
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31.01.2012
Heating up for serial production
Farm and industrial tyre manufacturer Mitas has cured the first test tyre at its new Charles City facility, which is currently in the testing phase. More...
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31.01.2012
Brityrex 2012 update
More big name exhibitors have been announced for Brityrex International 2012 in Manchester, joining other leading brands at the UK’s only specialist tyre and equipment exhibition. More...
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30.01.2012
Yokohama new ITCC control tyre
Yokohama has been confirmed at the new control tyre for one of the most exciting motorsports in Ireland - the Irish Touring Car Championship or ITCC. More...
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30.01.2012
Infinity set to launch new range of tyres
Infinity, represented in Ireland by Daly Tyres, will hold the European launch of its new tyre range during Reifen 2012, the international trade show in Essen, Germany which will take place from 5-8 June 2012. More...
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30.01.2012
Pirelli unveils new F1 tyres
Pirelli got the 2012 Formula One season underway, its second as sole supplier, by presenting the new range of tyres for the 63rd FIA World Championship at theYas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. More...
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30.01.2012
Winter tyres for coaches increase safety
Continental recommends that coach operators equip their coaches with winter tyres in good time for winter. The right choice of a tyre that is specifically designed for the usage conditions can be crucial for the survival of a company. More...
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27.01.2012
Pirelli most recommended tyre brand of 2011
New independent research by the automotive aftermarket industry experts, Encircle Marketing, has revealed that Pirelli was the most recommended tyre brand of the past year, for the second year running. More...
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26.01.2012
ITIA hosts wheel alignment best practice lecture
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) in conjunction with the Institute of the Motor Industry (MI) are hosting a free lecture on wheel alignment best practice at the Ballymount Tyre and Service Superstore, Ballymount Road, Walkinstown, D12 tonight at 7.00pm. More...
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26.01.2012
Maxxis sponsors Australian Open
It’s a case of game, set and match for one of the country's most popular tyre brands, which has served up an ace in brand awareness through the Australian Open tennis tournament sponsorship. More...
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26.01.2012
Heating up for serial production
Farm and industrial tyre manufacturer Mitas has cured the first test tyre at its new Charles City facility, which is currently in the testing phase. More...
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25.01.2012
Pirelli aims to reduce climate impact
Pirelli has signed a voluntary agreement with the Ministry for the Environment and Land and SeaProtection in Italy to reduce the climate impact deriving from the activities relative to the production and use of its tyres. More...
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24.01.2012
New 2012 EU tyre label on horizon
November 2012 will see the introduction of a standardised tyre label by the European Union. The goal of the EU Tyre Label is to promote low emissions and better road safety, with standardised information focusing on three key criteria: fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. More...
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23.01.2012
Maxxis celebrates more Autosport success
Maxxis is celebrating another successful Autosport International, after performance car enthusiasts gravitated to its stand throughout the four-day show and what began as very positive feedback was translated into genuine sales enquiries. More...
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23.01.2012
Tyrexpo Africa 2012 update
Exceptional exhibitor interest in Tyrexpo Africa 2012 has guaranteed a full house for the next staging of the exhibition in the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg in early March. More...
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20.01.2012
Continental named best in performance tyre test
Continental has won a coveted tyre test from the UK's monthly car magazine, evo. The ContiSportContact3 took top spot in this year’s performance tyre test, announced in the February edition of the title. More...
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20.01.2012
TecDoc updates tyredata
TecDoc launched the Tyredata option to its ultra successful CATALOG parts identification system in May 2011 and it has been well received by many of its WEB SHOP customers. More...
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19.01.2012
Tyre technicians get IMI accreditation
The first tranche of IMI Accredited tyre technicians will receive their accreditation certificates at the Irish Tyre Industry Association's Annual Dinner which takes place on Thursday, March 1 at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. More...
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19.01.2012
Michelin debuts new tyre for larger combine harvesters
Michelin is using LAMMA as the platform to exhibit a new size of its innovative CerexBib combine harvester tyre for the first time. CerexBib tyres use patented Ultraflex technology and this particular size is specially designed for use on some of the largest machines expected to be delivered to customers this year. More...
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18.01.2012
New car sales ahead of 2011 – 10 day figures show
New passenger car registrations for the first 10 days of January were up by more than a quarter on the corresponding period last year, new figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm. More...
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18.01.2012
Pirelli proves popular at Autosport International
Following a fantastic four days at the most exciting motorsport show of the year, Pirelli has packed up and headed home, but not without making a special delivery along the way – a cheque for £725 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. More...
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17.01.2012
Decorpanel chooses Continental
Decorpanel Ltd, specialist distributors and converters of wood based panel products, are switching their forklift truck fleet to Continental Tyres after having seen a marked improvement in mileage results. More...
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17.01.2012
A 29th Dakar success for Michelin
Michelin notched up its 29th Dakar motorcycle victory thanks to Frenchman Cyril Despres whose KTM was equipped with the latest Michelin Desert Race tyres. More...
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13.01.2012
Fendt awards four As to Mitas
Tractor manufacturer, AGCO has awarded its highest supplier rating to Mitas for deliveries of farm tyres from January to December 2011. More...
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13.01.2012
Blown tyres may have sparked bomb alert
A double tyre blow out on a lorry may have sparked a security alert that resulted in businesses being closed and people evacuated from their homes in Derry city earlier this week. More...
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12.01.2012
Pirelli to reveal new partnership at Autosport International Show
Pirelli, the official tyre supplier to Formula One, will announce a new control tyre sponsorship with the Mini Challenge; display several exciting competition cars and welcome an array of distinguished guests at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham from 12-15 January: the traditional start to a new motorsport season. More...
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12.01.2012
Tyrexpo Africa 2012 update
A ground-breaking waste tyre collection initiative that will see a levy applied to all tyres manufactured and imported into South Africa will be a major talking point for visitors and exhibitors at Tyrexpo Africa 2012 in Johannesburg. More...
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11.01.2012
Bridgestone develops airless tyre
Bridgestone has developed an airless (non-pneumatic) tyre that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tyres in the future. More...
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09.01.2012
Tyre labelling rules on horizon
From November, all tyres sold in Ireland will be required to display information about wet grip, rolling resistance, or fuel efficiency, and noise as part of a wider EU legislation. More...
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05.01.2012
Tyre industry backs Workshop 2012
The tyre industry will be out in force at Workshop 2012, part of the Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 24-26 April. More...
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04.01.2012
Continental appoints Scanlan to key post
Continental Tyre Group Ltd has appointed Phil Scanlan to the position of passenger (tyre) sales director with overall responsibility for profitable sales and account management of independent, regional, national and wholesale accounts in the UK and ROI. More...
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03.01.2012
Mitas to exhibit at LAMMA 2012
Mitas Tyres will be giving away free copies of its new Tyre Pressure Management Guide and exhibiting examples from its three new tyre ranges at LAMMA 2012. More...
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22.12.2011
Happy Christmas from the www.tyretrade.ie team
The staff at Automotive Publications Ltd would like to wish our loyal readers a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The staff at www.tyretrade.ie are on holidays until Tuesday January 3, when normal service will resume on this site. More...
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20.12.2011
TecDoc updates Tyredata
TecDoc launched the Tyredata option to its ultra successful CATALOG parts identification system in May 2011 and it has been well received by many of its WEB SHOP customers. More...
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20.12.2011
Hankook unveils new truck tyre
Hankook has unveiled its latest truck tyre – the AH22+ an optimised version of the AH22 radial tyre developed for regional distribution. More...
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19.12.2011
Sports action theme for Maxxis 2012 calendar
If you’re looking for sports action you’ll certainly find it with Maxxis in 2012. The tyre manufacturer has responded to positive trade feedback for its ‘2 in 1’ calendar by showcasing its sports sponsorship activities around the world and creating a Maxxis Babes calendar which also picks up the sporting theme. More...
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16.12.2011
Michelin launches new truck tyre
Michelin is so confident of its newest on/off-road truck tyre’s robustness that it is offering a six-month accidental damage warranty with every purchase. More...
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15.12.2011
Release the value of your balance sheet
Cash flow is the number one concern for many businesses in the tyre trade, and companies across Ireland are acutely aware of the difficulties that exist when it comes to maintaining a healthy cash flow in today’s difficult trading environment. More...
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14.12.2011
One in seven neglect tyres
A new survey in the UK has found that one in seven drivers (14.6%) don’t replace their tyres unless they fail an MOT or are found to be illegal during a service. More...
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14.12.2011
ITWRA calls for level playing pitch
The Irish Tyre Wholesalers and Retailers Association (ITWRA) is calling on the government to ensure that there is a level playing field for all retailers in the sector. More...
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