However, what of the distraction potential for drivers who are facing information overload in this brave new world of motoring? An audience from motoring, road safety and other sectors came together today at the RDS in Dublin to hear two expert international speakers talk about how car technology is changing the role of the driver

Federal Tire, one of Taiwan’s leading tyre manufacturers is partnering with Manchester United to become the Premier League champions’ Official Tyre Partner in Russia and Taiwan.

Dunlop has carried out extensive analysis on data from a tyre test carried out at the Mireval circuit at the end of July. During that test Dominique Aegerter broke the Moto2 lap record for the circuit by nine-tenths of second.

Donegal cousins, Declan and Brian Boyle (Subaru WRC) clinched the Dunlop National Rally Championship with a resounding victory in the Clonmel based Sepam Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally last weekend.

Automakers expect tyres that not only demonstrate top performance characteristics but are also particularly quiet, generating only what the occupants perceive as a pleasant noise level. To meet these expectations, Continental has introduced a new technology that substantially reduces tyre noise inside the cabin.

Congratulations to 22 year-old Stephen Daly from Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, who has been selected as the Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Month for June.