Author: Eoin Cuttle

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), have teamed up for ‘tyre safety day’ today, October 7, during Irish Road Safety Week, to remind all road users to check their tyres.

First Stop has launched its new E-commerce website in Ireland. Carryduff Tyres, situated outside Belfast, has become the first dealer on the island or Ireland to be included on the new website.

Michelin has launched a new web portal giving commercial vehicle customers quick and direct access to expert online tyre advice, services, latest promotions and news about its tyre range.

Pirelli is to exclusively equip the new McLaren 765LT with it P Zero Trofeo R tyre. It is the British supercar company’s fastest-ever Super Series car to lap a circuit.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), manufacturer of the Falken tyre brand, recently began proof-of-concept testing for a new kind of tyre pressure management solutions service that remotely monitors tyre pressure and temperature.

Nexen Tire has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) and big data-driven methodology to help reduce tyre noise.

Ford has approved the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres to be fitted to its new Puma ST as original equipment.

Hankook has received ‘Highly Commended’ under the Tyre Manufacture – Producer category at the Journey to Automation Awards (J2A Awards), organised by European Rubber Journal.

Nationwide Fleet Services (NFS) has appointed Ricky Mitchell as its new national sales manager for the UK and Ireland.

In the major all-season tyre test by Auto Bild magazine, the Falken Euroall Season AS210 was awarded the accolade of ‘exemplary’, coming in at fifth place in a total of 32 tested tyres, thereby securing its place among the top 10 all-season tyres in the 205/55R16 size.

Apollo Tyres has a long association with Manchester United as its official global tyre partner. The company has now expanded the scope of the partnership with the football club by including its Vredestein tyre brand.