News Archive
15 Nov 2018
RallyX Nordic confirms regulations and dates for 2019 onwards
RallyX Nordic, presented by Cooper Tires has laid out its vision of a cost-effective future for the sport with the announcement of its technical regulations package for 2019 and beyond.
15 Nov 2018
Young Rally Driver of the Year finalists selected
The finalists for Motorsport Ireland’s Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year award have been selected – with Armagh’s Jason Black and James Wilson as well as Jordan Hone from Co. Derry in the running to take home Irish rallying’s most prestigious awards.
15 Nov 2018
Hella Gutmann Solutions – the independent’s partner of choice
The Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) production facility in Ihringen and technical call centre in Breisach, both situated in southwest Germany, recently opened their doors for the UK and Ireland aftermarket press in order to give them an insight of just what goes into its comprehensive range of diagnostic tools and advanced driver assist systems (ADAS)
14 Nov 2018
Register now for free Directory of 24-Hour breakdown operators
The Irish Tyre Industry Yearbook & Diary 2019 will be published in early December, and will include a directory of 24-Hour breakdown operators. If you run a 24-Hour breakdown service and would like to list your business in this Free Directory please complete the form below:
14 Nov 2018
World Day of Remembrance launched to remember victims of road collisions
Sunday, November 18 marks ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’ when commemorations take place globally to remember those injured or killed in road traffic collisions.
14 Nov 2018
New Magna MA08 impresses at Australian mine
A set of Magna’s 29.5R29 MA08 tyres, available in Ireland from Kevin Burke Tyres, are putting in an impressive performance in a large Australian mine.
14 Nov 2018
Breedon Cement installs Goodyear Proactive Solutions
Breedon Cement has become the first UK Off-The-Road fleet to install the Goodyear Proactive Solutions on its fleet, allowing 24/7 monitoring of tyre pressures of key vehicles on site.
14 Nov 2018
Starmaxx adds new size to popular pattern
Starmaxx, represented in Ireland by Kevin Burke Tyres has added a new size to one of its most popular patterns – the Ultra Sport ST 760.
14 Nov 2018
Entire 38-strong coach fleet fitted with Michelin X Coach Z tyres
Bibby’s of Ingleton is to fit its entire 38-strong coach fleet with the latest generation Michelin X Coach Z tyres, after the fitments proved its worth just six months into a year-long trial.
14 Nov 2018
Bridgestone adds to its UHP agri tyre segment
Bridgestone has launched its latest addition to its ultra-high-performance (UHP) agricultural tyre segment: the VX-Tractor.
14 Nov 2018
Hankook continues Air Ambulance support into 2019
Premium tyre manufacturer, Hankook is continuing its support to the Air Ambulance Rapid Response Cars into 2019.