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27 Nov 2015
Tread carefully as winter looms – says Toyo Tyres
As the temperature drops, many motorists will be wondering once again whether it’s worth getting a set of winter tyres. Winter 2014 was relatively mild, with an average of 3.9°C and a couple of snowfalls during the second half of January.
27 Nov 2015
Hankook presents tyre innovations at Essen Motor Show
Hankook will present its brand new summer and winter tyres and extravagant design concepts at the Essen Motor Show,
25 Nov 2015
Vince wins Techplus / Aircast Fastest Wheel Change Challenge
Tyreshop Tools & Equipment Supplier of the Year, Techplus held a “Fastest Wheel Change” competition on its stand at the recent Auto Trade EXPO in Dublin, with the winner getting a premium air tool from Aircat.
25 Nov 2015
Chicago Pneumatic unveils powerful new angle grinder
Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its first composite angle grinder for the vehicle service market.
25 Nov 2015
Stewart Pooley appointed Michelin OE country manager
Michelin Tyre plc has appointed Stewart Pooley, 58, as UK Original Equipment Country Manager for the company’s truck and bus division.
09 Nov 2015
Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Year 2015
A 15-year-old schoolboy has been named among three finalists in contention for one of Irish motorsport’s most prestigious awards.
18 Nov 2015
Techplus launches new range of John Bean wheel balancers
Techplus used the Auto Trade EXPO to launch the new John Bean B200/B400 range of wheel balancers along with the brand’s very popular 3D aligner.
13 Nov 2015
Self-compliance option still available for tyre operators – DECLG says
In a statement issued to TyreTrade.ie the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) has informed the tyre industry that the self-compliance option remains in place ahead of the introduction of a full new PRI.
09 Nov 2015
Trelleborg acquires ČGS Holding
Trelleborg has signed an agreement to acquire ČGS Holding a.s. – a privately-owned company with leading positions in agricultural and specialty tyres as well as engineered polymer solutions.
22 Sep 2015
Auto Trade EXPO cruiser visits Co. Kildare
The Auto Trade EXPO cruiser is on a tour of the country, calling on Garages, Motor Factors, Tyreshops and Bodyshops spreading the word about the forthcoming Auto Trade EXPO, which takes place at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, October 17-18.
26 Jun 2015
Continental speciality tyres offer complete package
With so many vehicle sizes, characteristics and application demands, Continental specialty tyres offer the complete package; catering for these diverse needs with a product range to support fleet managers in selecting the optimum tyre for specific industry needs.