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16 Jul 2012
Hankook Ireland at Bavaria City Racing Dublin
When Bavaria City Racing came to Dublin in June 2012, Hankook Tyres & Mike Fitzgerald participated in the Prodrift Demonstrations throughout the course of the event.
30 Jun 2012
Enda Cantwell, RIP.
The tragic death has occurred of Enda Cantwell of TC Tyres in Kilkenny.
29 Jun 2012
Dunlop in the hunt as MXGP second-half starts in Sweden
The second half of the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship kicks-off in Uddevalla, Sweden on July 1, with Gautier Paulin proudly leading the Dunlop challenge.
28 Jun 2012
Pirelli supports National Motorsport Week
Pirelli, the official tyre supplier to Formula One, has confirmed it will support this year’s National Motorsport Week 2012 that is due to take place from 30 June to 8 July.
27 Jun 2012
Five page special on worn tyres in Tyre Trade Journal
The Tyre Trade Journal, out on Friday carries a five page special on the dangers associated with the sale and fitment of second hand or part worn tyres.
27 Jun 2012
Techplus free giveaway
Garage equipment specialists, Techplus, is running a summer promotion that’s guaranteed to keep your compressed air flow in tip top condition. Techplus is offering a free High Flow Quick Release Coupling and Tailpiece with all orders received before July 31.
26 Jun 2012
Bridgestone approved for Ferrari FF
Ferrari has selected Bridgestone as one of its original equipment suppliers of tyres for the FF four-wheel drive sports car. Supplies of the Potenza S001 sport tyres to the Maranello manufacturer started at the end of 2011.
26 Jun 2012
Michelin showcases innovative Active Wheel technology
Michelin’s innovative Active Wheel technology, along with other mobility-related innovations from the tyre manufacturer, will appear in the FoS Tech Pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week.
26 Jun 2012
Tyrexpo Asia shaping up to be biggest yet
Next year’s Tyrexpo Asia is shaping up to be the biggest and most successful version of the exhibition ever staged in the Singapore Expo Centre.
25 Jun 2012
RSA reviews part worn tyre issue
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reviewing the issue of the sale and fitment of part worn tyres and is working on proposals on the subject in the context of the 2013 – 2020 Road Safety Strategy.
22 Jun 2012
Death of well known tyre industry figure
The death has occurred of Michael English, founder of Phoenix Tyres of Jones Road, opposite the Hogan Stand at Croke Park, Dublin.