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20 Mar 2014
Breen to contest Circuit of Kerry
Peugeot Sport rally-ace Craig Breen is set to contest the Fel’s Point Circuit of Kerry in the much-anticipated new Peugeot 208 T16, successor to the 207 S2000. Breen, FIA World Academy winner 2011 and SWRC 2012 champion,
19 Mar 2014
TyreSafe warns on part worn tyres
More than four million drivers in the UK are buying tyres that have been previously used on another vehicle, and one in six motorists has bought part-worn tyres at some point in their driving life, tyre safety organisation TyreSafe has reported.
18 Mar 2014
Nokian has summer driving covered
Nokian’s summer tyres, zLine for fast driving and Nokian Line with strong grip on wet surfaces, offer high levels of safety and satisfaction in challenging summer conditions.
13 Mar 2014
New Michelin on-road tyre already certified on prestige SUVs
It’s barely on the racks, and already the brand new Michelin Latitude Sport 3 SUV tyre, designed for entyrely on-road use, is earning rave reviews for its safety and exciting drivability.
25 Feb 2014
More European OE fitments for Yokohama’s flagship tyre
Following the trend of numerous automotive manufacturers to use Japanese high performance brand Yokohama tyres on some of their most enthralling cars, Porsche is the latest manufacturer to specify the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 tyres as Original Equipment on its models.
24 Feb 2014
Bridgestone sets new winter safety standards with Blizzak LM001
Safety under all conditions is the number one concern for most drivers, especially in winter. However, this no longer means driving only on snow: a winter can be wet, cold, dry, snowy, icy, and Bridgestone makes sure you are ready to face all scenarios!
18 Feb 2014
40 competition winners for the National Classic car show
Here are the results of our competition for 40 pairs of tickets to the prestigious RIAC National Classic Car Show, which is supported by AXA insurance and will return to the Simmonscourt Hall at the Royal Dublin Society Showgrounds in Dublin on the 1st and 2nd March 2014.
27 Jan 2014
Tyre blaze could burn for another two weeks
Atyre fire at a recycling plant in Sherburn in Elmet, in North Yorkshire could burn for another two weeks, it has been reported. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service remain at the Newgen plant and have advised that the blaze is expected to burn itself out over the next 10 to 14 days. Weather and
13 Jan 2014
Motorists get part worn tyres warning
Motorists tempted to buy part-worn car tyres to save money are being warned about the dangers following a trading standards investigation in the UK.
19 Dec 2013
Superbike magazine recognises Dunlop in 2013 Fast Bikes Awards
Dunlop’s D212 GP Pro tyre has been named ‘Tyre of the Year’ in the 2013 Fast Bikes Awards. The supersports tyre which was launched this year, received the accolade in the magazine’s round up of 2013’s leading motorcycles, accessories and events.
17 Dec 2013
GiTi scoops prestigious awards
Giti Tire has been honoured with the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award and the Fiat Chrysler 2012 APAC Perfect Quality Award due to excellent quality assurance, professional technical support, and efficient supply capabilities. These awards from world leading automobile manufacturers serve as recognition for Giti Tire’s superior product quality and technical services.