Author: Eoin Cuttle

Kumho’s next generation e-NIMF and e-TOPS tyres have been honoured with 2020 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

Bridgestone’s Blizzak LM005 tyre has received the ultimate accolade for its winter weather performance, courtesy of a first place ranking in the UK’s most prestigious tyre test for the category.

Continental’s tyre plant in Aachen, Germany is set to close by the end of next year, resulting in the loss of around 1,800 jobs.

Goodyear has more all-season tyre test wins than any other brand. Its new Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is continuing the tradition. This week it was awarded test wins by German magazine Auto Bild (issue 39-2020), as well as the UK’s Tyre Reviews.

An instant hit since its launch earlier this month, Vredestein’s new all-season Quatrac tyre has also now performed exceptionally well in the annual AutoBild test.

Falken’s Eurowinter HS01 cold weather tyre has improved its performance again in the Auto Express 2020 winter tyre test, scoring 98 per cent, just two per cent from the winner.

Off-road motorcycle manufacturer, GasGas, has approved Maxxis as the original equipment tyre for a range of its 2021 bikes.

Gardaí in Dublin have stopped a motorist travelling at speed on a bald space saver tyre.

Hankook is supporting Volkswagen’s 20,000 km trip across Germany in its new ID.3 electric vehicle.

Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone are giving away a PRO 5350 Truck driver terminal and set of Duravis All Season van tyres each day throughout the virtual Commercial Motor Show.

Michelin has extended its X Multi truck tyre range, popular for regional haulage, with the addition of 315/80 R22.5 X Multi Z (multi-position) and X Multi D (drive) fitments.