Irish motorists may be compromising their safety as a result of reduced car maintenance. A recent survey carried out by Bridgestone Ireland and its retail arm, First Stop, has indicated that motorists may have reduced their spend on car maintenance.
Michelin’s new Head of Fleet is calling on fleet managers to take urgent action over tyre pressures after figures revealed company car drivers are worse than private motorists at maintaining the correct inflation.
Trelleborg has unveiled a new size in its TM3000 line: IF800/70R38TL CFO 184A8. This line, specifically designed for Cyclic Field Operations (CFO), is Trelleborg’s answer to the requirements of the latest generation of harvesters and combine machines.
Bridgestone has launched the BATTLAX Hypersport S20 EVO; the successor to the award-winning S20 tyre with the help of a striking new promotional film starring Valentino Rossi.
Lorenzo Bertelli took full advantage of the grip and durability of his Pirelli Scorpion tyres to edge closer to the lead of the WRC 2 title standings with a strong showing on Rally Argentina (May 8-11), which again lived up to its reputation as being one of the toughest rounds of the World Rally Championship
Leading tyre manufacturer, Dunlop has completed a two day test with the Honda Racing and Padgetts Race teams ahead of the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT this month.
The close cooperation between electronics and tyres developers at Continental, the international automotive supplier, continues to bear fruit. Future tyres pressure sensors, for instance, will be able to detect when a tire change is necessary due to insufficient tread depth.
Flexi Narrow Aisle – the articulated forklift truck pioneer – has signed a global supply agreement with Continental AG and all trucks across the Flexi range will now be fitted with premium Continental cushion rubber tyres.