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17 Aug 2018
KYB reaches four million shock absorber fitting video viewings
KYB Europe Aftermarket has reached four million views of its fitting videos on its YouTube channel. The market leading range of fitting videos for difficult or unusual shock absorber replacements was launched in 2013. There are now over 100 videos, covering more than 380 vehicle applications. The videos are watched on average over 90,000 times
15 Aug 2018
Tyre Industry Open Golf on horizon
The Tyre Industry Golf Open is set to take place at the Heritage Hotel & SPA Killenard, Co. Laois, on Thursday, September 6. The Tyre Industry Golf Open, organised by the ITIA and supported by the Tyre Trade Journal is open to all those connected with the tyre and motor industry. This will be a day
15 Aug 2018
Di Resta clocks up 10th DTM career win
Paul Di Resta clocked up his 10th DTM career win, when he headed the field at Brands Hatch, on Sunday, August 12. Di Resta started Sunday’s race from second on the grid. After a lightning-quick start, the Mercedes-Benz driver overtook the Mercedes-Benz of pole-sitter Gary Paffett to move to the front of the field. The
15 Aug 2018
Vredestein releases new Wintrac Pro
Apollo Vredestein has introduced a brand-new ultra-high-performance Vredestein winter tyre. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro was unveiled during a dedicated product launch s at The Tire Cologne and is set to provide unrivalled winter performance for the most powerful cars. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro answers the growing market demands in the 17-inch and higher ultra-high-performance segment.
15 Aug 2018
IAM RoadSmart works alongside Continental at Vision Zero Live 2018
IAM RoadSmart has come together with Continental to support the tyre manufacturer’s campaign to make accidents a thing of the past during their Vision Zero Live roadshow. The roadshow will take place from September and will feature in Ireland at Mondello Park on October 13-16. In 2016, the number of road deaths increased by four
13 Aug 2018
2018 NTDA Tyre Industry Awards finalists confirmed
The NTDA has confirmed its finalists for its 2018 Tyre Industry Awards. The awards will be presented at a ceremony sponsored by tyre manufacturer Sailun which will take place at the Association’s 89th Annual Dinner on October 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. The dinner sponsor this year, is tyre wholesaler Land Tyre
10 Aug 2018
Brake to support Continental at Vision Zero Live 2018
Brake, the road safety charity, will be supporting Continental as part of its Vision Zero Live roadshow. The show will take place from September and will feature in Ireland at Mondello Park on October 13-16, as the leading tyre manufacturer strives to make road crashes a thing of the past and engage motorists with hands
08 Aug 2018
RallyX Nordic agrees long-tern agreement with Cooper Tires
RallyX Nordic has agreed a new long-term agreement with Cooper Tires to provide title sponsorship for the championship. The multi-year partnership will see the series become known as RallyX Nordic presented by Cooper Tires. RallyX Nordic has enjoyed a long-standing association with Cooper Tires in its role as official tyre supplier in the Supercar and Supercar
08 Aug 2018
Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins independent all-season tyre test
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 has again proven its worth by winning an independent all-season tyre test. Vredestein says that the AutoBild Allrad test reinforces the fact that this true all-rounder is the perfect choice for car owners who prefer not to change their tyres twice a year, yet wish to be assured of a safe and
07 Aug 2018
Black nominated for Young Rally Driver of the Year
Jason Black has been nominated for this year’s Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver Award for his performances in May and June. The 20 year-old from Armagh drove his Toyota Starlet to victory in the Junior class of the Donegal International and Cavan Rallies, adding these to his victories in Mayo and Monaghan earlier
01 Aug 2018
Dunlop runs promotion in support of the 60th anniversary of the iconic British championship
Dunlop Tyres will be running a bespoke promotion to attract fans of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to fit new tyres and enjoy some fantastic racing for free. Fans who purchase two or more qualifying Dunlop tyres in the UK and Northern Ireland between the 17th July and 14th September 2018 will