Brands Archive
12 Dec 2013
Continental to expand truck and bus tyre production
The international tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental today announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tyre production facilities in Otrokovice (Czech Republic). With a total investment of Ç165 million in the next few years, Continental is continuing the ongoing investment program for its tyre division.
10 Dec 2013
Firenza excels in tyre test
Iggy Madden Transport, the family owned and run haulage business recently trialled a set of Firenza drive tyres, supplied by Kevin Burke Tyres, against one the leading premium brands on the market.
09 Dec 2013
Federal sponsors European drift series
Federal Tyres has been announced as the headline sponsor of the King of Europe Street Legal / Queen of Europe Drift Series and become the official tyre supplier in the forthcoming 2014 season.
09 Dec 2013
Trelleborg wins prestigious award
Trelleborg has received the prestigious ‘Silver Ears 2013’ innovation award for its ProgressiveTractionTM technology at leading agricultural exhibition, Agribex 2013, in Brussels, Belgium.
09 Dec 2013
Dunlop announces sponsorship of UK Husqvarna team
Dunlop is sponsoring Dantec Husqvarna UK for the 2014 motocross season. The former Evotech Stevens KTM team is the official Husqvarna MX1 and MX2 team for the UK with a three rider line-up that has seen great success in recent years.
27 Nov 2013
Continental launches updated European Winter Tyre Regulations guide
Continental Tyres has produced an update to its comprehensive guide for truck and coach operators travelling to mainland Europe this winter. Winter tyre regulations differ greatly between countries, and complying with local legislation is essential to stay safe and avoid costly fines.
27 Nov 2013
Hankook OE on new BMW X5
Hankook Tyre is continuing to expand its original equipment portfolio in the premium segment with the news that the company will supply ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyres for the new third-generation of BMW X5.
20 Nov 2013
Michelin visit confirms commitment to Ireland
Michelin has reinforced its commitment to Ireland during a visit by the manufacturer’s Head of Communications Phil Baldock. Mr Baldock told TyreTrade.ie that the Irish market was important to Michelin, and that it was proud to contribute to the community here.
18 Nov 2013
Nokian tops winter tyre test
Nokian’s WR D3 winter tyre has scored the top rating “good” in winter tyre tests conducted by the German automobile club ADAC and the consumer protection organisation Stiftung Warentest
13 Nov 2013
New Dunlop 145SR10 SP44 Weathermaster
Vintage Tyres continues to reintroduce important tyres for classic cars – going to great lengths to locate original moulds throughout the world.
29 Oct 2013
Bridgestone wins Honda award
Bridgestone has received the Honda UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM) Supplier Award 2013 for Delivery Performance in the UK. The award was presented to Bridgestone at the HUM Annual Supplier Convention held at their Swindon manufacturing plant in the UK on 1st October.