Author: Eoin Cuttle

Coventry University researchers are hoping to save lives through a new device they’ve developed claiming to prevent vehicles from aquaplaning and losing traction control due to adverse road conditions.

Prinx Chengshan, manufacturers of the Austone range of tyres, which are distributed in Ireland by Euro Tyre Sales, is launching its commercial vehicle tyre programme throughout Europe at this year’s NUFAM 2021.

Apollo Tyres says it is significantly expanding its range of Vredestein all-season tyres this autumn in response to fast-growing demand.

Continental Tyres has appointed Pete Robb as new marketing director, effective September 1. He reports directly to UK managing director, David Smith.

Goodyear has launched its new Fuelmax Endurance truck tyre range, which it claims will support “thousands” of European fleets and truck manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint.

A new Pirelli Collezione tyre is available for owners of the classic Mini. For all the different versions of the classic Mini (including the cars built under licence by Innocenti)

BKT has fulfilled an order of 42 giant Earthmax SR 468 tyres in the 40.00 R 57 size, to SECL (South Eastern Coalfields Ltd.), a mining company owned by the Indian government’s Ministry of Coal.

Porsche has approved Continental’s PremiumContact 6 summer tyres and WinterContact TS 860 S winter tyres for OE fitment on the Taycan – all with XL markings for increased load force.

Volkswagen of America has selected Yokohama tyres for OE fitment on its Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept, unveiled in July.

Bridgestone Ireland recently demonstrated its new Potenza Sport ultra high performance tyre at the Gowran Festival of Speed, with the tyre taking to the track on Mondello Park’s BMW M4 Competition.

Industrial Tyre Specialists is this year celebrating 40 years in business. The family run business was established in 1981 by the late Jim Clancy when he spotted a gap in the market for solid tyres in Ireland.