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28 May 2020
Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin
FreshLinc Group – one of the UK’s biggest logistics firms, with a combined fleet of approximately 400 commercial vehicles – is now running exclusively on Michelin tyres after moving its entire bulk transport fleet onto its existing tyre management contract with the manufacturer.
27 May 2020
Continental and BestDrive offer car check tips
Ahead of the partial relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, Continental Tyres Ireland and its network of 28 BestDrive tyre and car servicing outlets (formerly Advance Pitstop) are advising motorists to take a few precautions before jumping straight back into the car.
27 May 2020
First Michelin Tweel set in Northern Ireland
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been hugely impressed with Michelin’s X Tweel SSL airless tyre and wheel combination – after becoming the first person in the country to put them into operation.
27 May 2020
Bridgestone partners with Milestone for RIDE 4
Bridgestone is partnering with Italian game developer, Milestone, on the latest installment of the popular RIDE videogame series, RIDE 4. RIDE 4, the ultimate competitive gaming experience for two wheel enthusiasts, will launch worldwide on October 8th 2020 on Playstation 4, XBOX One and PC.
27 May 2020
Renewed road safety appeal as deaths rise by 9pc in 2020
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have renewed their appeal for road users to take extra care when using the roads, as provisional collision figures for 2020 show that there has been a 17% increase in the number of fatal crashes and a 9% increase in road deaths compared to last year.
27 May 2020
UK motorists get #ReadyForTheRoad
In anticipation of increasing numbers of vehicles returning to the roads following the easing of Lockdown restrictions in the UK, a national campaign supported by senior road safety stakeholders is asking road users if they are #ReadyForTheRoad?
27 May 2020
BKT partners with ATV specialist
Off-road tyre manufacturers, BKT is once again partnering with Stephen Fontenot, a Texan and off-road enthusiast, with a huge Instagram worldwide following.
27 May 2020
CITEXPO rescheduled for August 2021
As a result of the the continuing COVID 19 pandemic, the China International Tire Expo has been rescheduled for August 16-18 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
27 May 2020
Galaxy launches Mighty Trac ND L-4
Based on the globally recognised expertise of Galaxy in producing high quality skid steer tires, the new Galaxy Mighty Trac ND was made to deliver year in year out. This newly developed L-4 tire for skid steer loaders equally excels on hard surfaces like roads or paved farm yards as well as sticky mud, loose
27 May 2020
New UK Global Tariff will see tyre duties reduced
The UK Department for International Trade has introduced a new UK Global Tariff (UKGT), which will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on January 1 at the end of the Brexit Transition Period.
27 May 2020
New Pirelli Cinturato P7 prioritises safety and efficiency
Pirelli says that their new Cinturato P7, a high-performance summer tyre, delivers increased safety, efficiency, and sustainability. It follows on in the great tradition of the Cinturato, with 70 years of history behind it, as well as capitalising on all the lessons learned from the continuous development of the previous-generation P7. This new tyre is already on sale in