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16 Dec 2015
2016 Junior BRC Champion to get subsidised Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy drive
The MSA British Rally Championship (BRC) is delighted to announce that the 2016 Junior BRC Champion will win a subsidised drive in the 2017 Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy worth £60,000.
04 Dec 2015
Michelin tyre strategy pays off for Scottish fire and rescue service
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is benefiting from improved tyre life, durability and traction for its frontline appliances after adopting the latest generation truck tyres.
11 Apr 2016
ATS Euromaster diversifies into maintenance and repair
ATS Euromaster, the Birmingham-based, Michelin-owned company which is one of the UK’s biggest tyre distributors, is stepping up its diversification into commercial vehicle maintenance and repair.
03 Feb 2016
Kumho enjoys strong presence at Tokyo Auto Salon 2016
Kumho enjoyed a strong presence at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon 2016, one of the world’s foremost exhibitions for modified and tuned cars.
20 Jan 2016
Ford Focus RS fitted with Michelin tyres
Ford has chosen to equip all of its new Focus RS models with Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, depending on customer requirements.
22 Dec 2015
Cooper Tire Europe and fans thrilled by 2015 World RX Championship
The final round of the 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship took place at the all-new World RX location in Rosario, Argentina, on 27-29 November – with reigning champion and former World Rally Championship (WRC) star Petter Solberg securing a podium place to retain his crown for a second consecutive season.
18 May 2016
Firestone Music Tour comes to Vantastival 2016
Firestone’s high-profile European music adventure is now adding an Irish festival to its list of destinations, after a partnership with Vantastival 2016 was announced. It will become the first Irish festival to take part in the hugely successful Firestone Music Tour, which currently spans France, Germany, Italy, Poland, England and Spain. Vantastival, taking
02 Dec 2015
Tyre importers plan of action against new Government tyre waste scheme
The Irish Tyre Wholesalers and Retailers Association (ITWRA) held an open meeting for Irish tyre importers / wholesalers in Portlaoise recently.
01 Dec 2015
Michelin buys arctic tyre test site
When it comes to proving how tyres perform in Winter ice and snow conditions, the Fox Farm ice testing centre at Ivalo, in the Arctic wastelands of Northern Finland, has been one of Michelin’s preferred test venue for some 20 years past.
23 Mar 2016
Bridgestone recognised for FTA Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme
Bridgestone Tyres has been recognised for its continuing support of the Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS). As Bridgestone enters its fifth year of partnership with LCRS and membership reaches 120 companies, FTA was delighted to present the LCRS Industry Plaque to Bridgestone Tyres Product and Marketing Manager Andy Mathias. Rachael Dillon, FTA’s
02 Dec 2015
War of words of erupts over planned PRI
The article below is very worthwhile reading. It appears in Ireland’s largest circulation daily newspaper, the Irish Independent today. It is also available on www.Independent.ie