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23 Aug 2017
Kumho shod cars perform well
Kumho shod cars turned in some great results at the recent Fuchs Lubricants RAC Historic Asphalt Championship, with David Kynaston in his TR7 V8, finishing 8th overall and 1st in class, as well as Guy Woodcock/David Williams finishing 7th overall and 3rd in class in their Ford Escort. For the first time this season, the Mintex MSA British Historic
23 Aug 2017
Bridgestone to exhibit at IAA
Bridgestone is back for IAA Cars 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany, September 12-24, with exciting news and an impressive display of its latest innovations. Bridgestone will premier its brand-new, designed and produced in Europe, touring tyre: Turanza T005. The Turanza T005 has been designed to meet European drivers’ need to feel in full control in challenging,
23 Aug 2017
Cronin commands Ulster Rally to set-up BRC title showdown
Three-time BRC champion Keith Cronin and co-driver Mikie Galvin claimed victory on round six of the Prestone MSA British Rally Championship – the John Mulholland Ulster Rally (18/19 August). The Irish pairing took their second win of the season in their M-Sport–prepared Ford Fiesta R5 to set-up an exciting title fight ahead of the season
17 Aug 2017
Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) appoints new CEO
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has appointed Sue O’Neill as their new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. She replaces Donal Dempsey who had resigned from the position to pursue other opportunities. Sue O’Neill, has many years’ experience providing bespoke management services to organisations and associations, helping them to remain relevant to members. Her
16 Aug 2017
Techplus adds new heat induction tool
Tyreshop equipment specialists Techplus, has added a new Swedish manufactured heat induction tool, Looser, which makes light work of freeing stubborn nuts in the workshop. Inductive heating – heating metal with high current – is not new and has been used in the metal pipe industry for many years. The Swedish Soldering Tools company has
16 Aug 2017
ITIA and ITWRA write to Minister opposing waste compliance scheme
The Irish Tyre Industry Association and Irish Tyre Wholesalers Association have jointly written to Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment outlining their opposition to forthcoming waste compliance scheme. A copy of the letter is reproduced here: Denis Naughten T.D. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 29 – 31 Adelaide
16 Aug 2017
MTS and IRHA jointly oppose inclusion of truck tyres in the pending Environmental Disposal Levy
Midland Tyres Services Ltd (MTS) and the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) have issued a joint-statement expressing their opposition to the inclusion of truck tyres in the pending Environmental Disposal Levy (EDL) scheme, which is due to commence on October 1. With the strong and universal support of their members and customers, the IRHA and
15 Aug 2017
TyreTrade.ie backs Your Car Your Choice campaign
TyreTrade.ie is backing the Your Car, Your Choice campaign, which supports key legislation providing motorists with freedom to choose where to service, maintain and repair their vehicle. The campaign, formally called Right2Choose, has been relaunched by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) to reflect developments in the digital age and to refocus the industry’s attention
14 Aug 2017
McDonagh says Environmental Disposal Levy (EDL) scheme won’t work
Frank McDonagh, the chairman of the Irish TyreWholesalers and Retailers Association, says the new the pending Environmental Disposal Levy (EDL) scheme, which is due to commence on October 1 won’t work. McDonagh, from Mileage Tyres says the new compliance scheme aimed at reducing the amount of dumped or unaccounted for tyres isn’t fit for purpose.
14 Aug 2017
Tyres Fair Trade Coalition makes anti-dumping complaint to European Commission
The Tyres Fair Trade Coalition, an ad hoc association of European manufacturers of tyres for buses or lorries, has lodged an anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission with regards to imports of new and retreaded tyres for buses or lorries originating in the People’s Republic of China. This complaint is lodged under Regulation (EU) No
10 Aug 2017
Dealerships miss out on profit opportunities
Dealers in the UK are missing out on profit opportunities, by failing to replace badly worn tyres. The average dealership in the UK, fail to replace two-thirds of badly worn tyres, new data has revealed. Data from vehicle health check provider autoVHC has confirmed that the average dealership in the UK, replaces just one-third of