Pedro Matos, Apollo Tyres chief quality & business excellence officer will now head the company’s OE strategy and sales for passenger car tyres in Europe. Matos has over 25 years’ experience in the tyre industry in a range of different roles, and has worked directly with several major European OEMs in quality, R&D and sales
The new Essentials Range of Hunter tyre changers from Pro-Align are ideal for smaller workshops and tyre retailers looking to benefit from investment in a low-cost, no-fuss range of tyre changers. With two products in the range, users will benefit from the quality and functionality attributes that have become the backbone of the Hunter reputation
Pirelli’s new winter tyre, the Ice Zero 2 was recently launched at its proving ground in Sweden and was developed for extreme winter conditions. However, performance isn’t this tyre’s stand out feature, the stud is. The Italian tyre maker claims it is the first tyre designed around the stud. The stud is the key element
Cooper Tire Europe will be exhibiting a number of new products at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, running from March 5-17. Visitors to the stand will be able to see the newly launched Cooper Discoverer All Season tyre. Developed in Europe specifically for European roads, the new Discoverer All Season comes in a wide range of
This summer, Bridgestone’s Potenza tyres will be used by Volkswagen in a bid in getting its ID. R around the Nürburgring-Nordschleife faster than any other electric vehicle has before. The current lap record for a purely electric-powered vehicle stands at 6m 45.900s. Having worked together for a long-time creating equipment for production vehicles, the German
To commemorate 100 years in business, Draper Tools has launched its centenary edition catalogue, which will be available in April. The new catalogue will feature over 900 new products spread across 928 pages. Plus, with a new structure and order, it’s easier than ever before to find the products you need inside. Draper has highlighted
Magna MA04+ Giants – available in Ireland through Kevin Burke Tyres – are designed and constructed based on the latest Magna Radial Tyre Technology. The high-tech casing reduces heat building inside the tyre which results in lower fuel consumption. Higher efficiency, optimized operator comfort and prolonged service life. According to Magna, the tyre offers outstanding
Bridgestone Ireland has presented tyres to its local “Blood Bike” volunteer group. Blood Bikes are on standby 24/7 to transfer blood from one hospital to another in emergency situations. They are not funded by government but supplement the state system adding vital assistance when specific blood types may need to be transferred, mostly out of
Cooper Tire Europe has introduced the new Discoverer All Season tyre to its range, designed to deliver reliable traction in unpredictable weather all year round. Developed in Europe specifically for European roads, the new Discoverer All Season comes in a wide range of sizes and is severe weather rated, displaying the trusted three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF)
Mercedes-Benz is ‘holding out for a hero’… specifically, a van driver who would merit recognition as Ireland’s Van Hero 2019. In essence, the competition invites members of the public to nominate who their van hero would be and, in 300 words or less, to state the reason that influences their nomination. Embracing all van drivers
Continental, the technology company and premium tyre manufacturer, is pressing ahead with the integration of its tyre services for truck and bus fleet customers. In the newly established Fleet Solutions department, the Truck Tires Replacement business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) merges its Conti360° Fleet Services business field, which also includes ContiPressureCheck and
