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30 Apr 2014
Stunning weekend for Yokohama
Last weekend saw a stunning two days of racing action in the UK for Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama. Not only was Yokohama on track with the first round of the BRDC Formula 4 series, as control tyre, it was also present across the Sports 2000 series and the first round of the 2014 Ariel Atom
16 Apr 2014
ETRMA members reports Q1 sales growth
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association published figures concerning its members’ sales in the first quarter of 2014. Compared to the very low start of 2013, ETRMA members experienced a double digit growth almost in all tyre segments.
09 Apr 2014
Tyres set European eRetailing market for automotive parts rolling
The growing influence of the internet on the auto industry can be seen in the continuous growth of the eRetailing market for automotive parts.
01 Apr 2014
Apollo launches new SUV range
Apollo tyres has launched a range of on-road high performance summer tyres made especially for SUVs.
31 Mar 2014
Goodyear’s new TV advert focuses on the enjoyment of driving
Goodyear is returning to prime time TV with a new campaign – Made to Feel Good. The new campaign focuses on the enjoyment of driving and inspires a sense of adventure through a series of lifestyle images. An EfficientGrip Performance product message concludes the 20 second message.
24 Mar 2014
TyreSafe urges drivers to check for tyre damage
Tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe is urging drivers to make regular checks for damage to their tyres and wheel and warns that drivers failing to do so face an increased risk of being involved in a tyre related accident.
21 Mar 2014
TyreSafe advises motorists on under-inflated tyres
Under-inflated tyres wear out quicker, use more fuel and reduce your safety, tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe is advising motorists.
12 Mar 2014
Margaret White, RIP
The death has occurred of Margaret White, former wife of Philip White Snr, of Philip White Tyres, Armagh after a short illness.
12 Mar 2014
Yokohama Original Equipment on Porsche Panamera
Yokohama’s ADVAN Sport V105 N-0 tyres – part of its global flagship “ADVAN” series – have been selected by Porsche AG as original equipment for the company’s premium saloon, Panamera.
05 Mar 2014
Hankook Tyre UK mourns the death of Barrie Horrocks
Hankook Tyre UK is mourning the death of Sales Director, Barrie Horrocks, following his recent battle against cancer. Barrie made a significant contribution to the growth of the company during his 12 years service with the brand and will be deeply missed by all at Hankook.
24 Feb 2014
Performance of P Zero tyres in line with expectations – Pirelli
The Formula One teams have been able to complete more testing distance with Pirelli’s new 2014 range of tyres in Bahrain, as they begin to get a better picture of how the latest tyres interact with the radically different new cars.