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16 Dec 2013
Continental unveils plans to expand tuck and bus tyre facility
Continental has unveiled plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tyre production facilities in Otrokovice in the Czech Republic.
13 Dec 2013
Avon ZZ5 lauded in Fast Car Magazine Awards
Avon’s flagship performance tyre – the ZZ5 – has been honoured in the 2013 Fast Car Magazine Awards.
12 Dec 2013
Comprehensive Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tool Set
With correct tyre pressures vehicles save fuel, produce less emissions and are safer. This is why manufacturers are now fitting Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and the professional tyre technician needs the correct tools to maintain, service and repair these systems.
10 Dec 2013
DAF fits Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX tyres
DAF is the first truck manufacturer to offer Goodyear KMAX and FUELMAX tyres as standard original equipment. The new tyres will be supplied on the company’s brand new CF and LF models as well as its flagship XF range as of December 2013.
27 Nov 2013
Bridgestone signs up with Ulster Rugby
Bridgestone Ireland is visibly demonstrating its increased support for Ulster Rugby as it has secured one of the new signage areas at Ravenhill Stadium. Along with season tickets and corporate hospitality this cements their commitment to Ulster Rugby over the next season.
19 Nov 2013
GT Radial enters Iceland with new distributor agreement
Giti Tire has agreed its first GT Radial distribution deal in Iceland, with Solning already reporting high demand for the initial stock of Champiro IcePro and IcePro SUV.
12 Nov 2013
Modest Bridgestone Account Manager completes New York Marathon
Peter Dickson, Key Account Manager with Bridgestone Ireland, successfully completed the New York Marathon recently in the extremely impressive time of 4 hours and 43 minutes! Writing about his experience in his excellent blog –
04 Nov 2013
New Mitas PneuTrac revolutionary concept
The Agritechnica 2013 fair in Hanover will see the world premiere of a revolutionary tyre concept presented at the Mitas booth. Mitas’ latest innovation is called Mitas PneuTrac. It brings together the best of both worlds of the traditional pneumatic tyres and rubber tracks. Visitors will have the chance to see the Mitas PneuTrac on
31 Oct 2013
Contenders for 2014 Continental Irish Van of the Year title announced
The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) Van of the Year Jury. The winner of the 2014 overall Irish Van of the Year title will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel,
30 Oct 2013
Tyre Trade Journal celebrates 100th edition
The Tyre Trade Journal is celebrating a significant milestone this week with the publication of the 100th edition of the magazine.
30 Oct 2013
Firestone confirms Agrictecnica participation
Firestone has confirmed its participation at this year’s Agritecnica, which take place in Hanover Germany, November 10-16.