The percentage of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has almost halved following the introduction of the new Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) system, aimed at assisting law enforcement to easily detect uninsured drivers.
Klipboard, formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems, welcomed a record number of customers, partners and industry leaders to its flagship customer event, Konnect 2025, held at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon.
TyreCall is set to return to this year’s Balmoral Show in Lisburn, Co. Antrim, showcasing two of its tyre brands: Ascenso, a relatively new agricultural tyre recently introduced to the Irish market, and General Tire, a well-regarded 4×4 tyre brand offering a comprehensive range of All Terrain tyres, ideal for farming applications.
Nexen Tire has received homologation from Volkswagen Group for its flagship ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tyre, the N’Fera Sport, to be supplied to the Skoda Karoq.
Independent tyre wholesaler, Oak Tyres, has announced that it has offset 7.4-tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions and helped plant over 60,000 trees in association with environmental partner, Ecologi.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), in partnership with its members in Northern Ireland, has responded to a consultation exploring a change in vehicle testing regime.
US President Donald Trump this week announced a 90-day pause on US tariffs to allow time for US officials to negotiate with countries that have sought to reduce them.
First Industrial Tyres’ (FIT) long-standing partnership with GRI, the premium specialty tyre manufacturer, continues to go from strength to strength in Ireland, on the back of offering premium products, at competitive prices, backed up by high levels of customer service, Lorraine Mitchell of First Industrial Tyres Irl Ltd, told TyreTrade.ie.
