Bridgestone is to invest approximately US$182.5 million in its factory in Poznan, Poland, which opened 20 years ago this year. The factory is one of the largest employers in the region and its products are exported to more than 40 countries. The Aston Martin DB11 uses tyres exclusively from the Polish plant. The Poznan plant
Restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland receiving prestigious new Michelin Stars will be revealed at a live event on Monday, October 1. The unveiling of the new Stars will coincide with the publication of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2019 and it is expected to attract top chefs, key food industry figures, celebrities
Matt Edwards and Darren Garrod continued their excellent run of form as the Welsh pairing won the John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally at the weekend, August 17-18. The M-Sport crew mastered the mixed conditions to win three events from three this season to firmly cement their place at the top of the Prestone MSA British
At the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, Goodyear showcased the latest advances to its intelligent tyre prototype, a complete tyre information system that includes a tyre, sensors and cloud-based algorithms that all work together to communicate in real-time with fleet operators via a mobile app. “As shared mobility continues to grow in popularity, we are
Continental was recently named one of The Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine. One of just seven automotive companies on the prestigious list, the recognition can be attributed to Continental’s focus on initiatives serving both employees and their families, as well as career development. “Creating an environment that consistently delivers envelope-pushing technology for intelligent,
At IAA 2018, Bridgestone says it will premiere new cutting-edge offerings complementing its premium range of tyres and mobility solutions. This year’s IAA will see Bridgestone introduce its new generation of Ecopia tyres for truck and bus. Developed and tested in partnership with Bridgestone’s fleet customers across Europe, this new Ecopia range will lower fleets’
Marangoni GRP Private Limited (MGPL), the JV company active in the commercial vehicle retreading sector in India, has launched its first full service Ringtread franchisee in India at Cochin, Kerala – Autobahn retreading – part of Autobahn Trucking Corporation Ltd. The retreading workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Giuseppe Marangoni, Vice President, Marangoni Group and Mr.
Finnegan Equipment Solutions (FES) has launched a new user friendly website at www.fesirl.ie, which showcases the company’s wide range of Josam wheel alignment equipment. Finnegan Equipment Solutions is the sales and distribution partner for Josam throughout the island of Ireland and will showcase multiple products at the AutoTrade EXPO, Citywest Hotel and Exhibition Centre, Dublin,
This year is the 25th edition of Automechanika Frankfurt and Schrader, the automotive aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies, is attending the show from September 11-15. During these five days, visitors will have the chance to meet Schrader sales, technical and engineering experts who are ready to answer any TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring systems) related questions
Global tyre maker Hankook Tire has received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the global auto brand Groupe Renault at its Supplier Award ceremony. Groupe Renault holds the Supplier Award ceremony annually to award its global partners for their most notable value. This year, it awarded 12 enterprises in five sectors: Best Service, Design, Innovation,
Two years after launching its accidental tyre damage guarantee for its bus, coach and truck tyre ranges, Michelin has reported just 1,391 eligible claims for damage from nearly 250,000 tyres sold in Ireland and the UK – a claim rate of just 0.59 per cent, which it says highlights its product quality. Under the scheme
