Brands Archive
15 Oct 2014
Bridgestone receives BMW Supplier Innovation Award 2014
Bridgestone has been awarded the BMW Supplier Innovation Award 2014 in the category “Efficient Dynamics”, in recognition of Bridgestone’s new ologic technology for C02-optimised tyres developed for the BMW i3 electric vehicle.
15 Oct 2014
Bandvulc to launch new range of tyre
Bandvulc Tyres is set to launch a new range of tyre designs in 2015 with a new compound designed in-house by Bandvulc Mixing.
07 Oct 2014
Pro-Align takes to the skies
Colin Granton, senior engineer for wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align, recently found himself with a very different servicing challenge after he was drafted in to help repair the engine of a one of only two remaining flying Lancaster bombers which had become stranded.
02 Oct 2014
Westlake SW608 performs strongly in winter tyre test
German motoring magazine Auto Bild recently published its annual winter tyre test. The Westlake SW608 tyre made it through the ‘Top 50 Shoot Out’ (based on winter wet braking performance) surpassing many more established brands.
01 Oct 2014
Mitas unveils new motocross tyres at INTERMOT
New motocross tyres are the highlight of Mitas’ presence at the 50th international motorcycle exhibition INTERMOT, which takes place in Cologne, Germany this week.
01 Oct 2014
Falken support for Jake Archer’s Gymkhana Grid bid
Falken Tyre Europe will supply up and coming Gymkhana star Jake Archer with high performance tyres as he competes in final round of Gymkhana Grid
30 Sep 2014
Bridgestone launches new Tyre Finder Tool for commercial vehicles
Bridgestone has launched a new Tyre Finder Tool on its commercial vehicle websites.
30 Sep 2014
Bridgestone launches ToolBox at IAA
Bridgestone has launched, ToolBox a powerful yet user-friendly package of software-based solutions for tyre fleet management.
25 Sep 2014
John Banks Tyres aids Cork Search & Rescue
John Banks Tyres Ltd, has stepped up to the plate to aid Cork Search & Rescue. to provide a complete set of new Pirelli Scorpion ATR tyres for the volunteer organisation’s Nissan Patrol vehicle.
24 Sep 2014
Goodyear Dunlop drives premium
Mondello International Racing Circuit recently hosted The Goodyear Dunlop Drive Premium event, designed to showcase its range of premium consumer tyres. In attendance on the day were over 50 key dealers and guests from around the country including Kevin Farrell, President of the Irish Tyre Industry Association.
23 Sep 2014
Continental releases radial fitment For Triumph Thruxton
Aimed squarely at the Triumph Thruxton, Continental is set to become the first tyre manufacturer to produce a radial front and rear fitment for the bike with the introduction of the new 130/80 R17 M/C 65V TL to the ever popular ContiRoadAttack 2 range. The range already includes a 100/90 R18 56V TL front.