News Archive
23 Aug 2019
BKT becomes official global partner of LaLiga
Indian tyre maker, BKT has entered into an agreement with LaLiga that will see BKT as Official Global Partner of LaLiga. The partnership takes immediate effect and will run for three years until the end of the 2021/2022 season.
22 Aug 2019
RSA urges Commissioner Harris to not let road policing standards slip
The Road Safety Authority is urging Commissioner Harris to ensure road safety remains a strategic priority within An Garda Síochána and to effectively resource road safety enforcement to save lives.
22 Aug 2019
High-performance Pilot Sport 4 from Michelin
The award-winning Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the ideal tyre for drivers of powerful saloons and sports cars – with the perfect balance between pleasure and performance.
21 Aug 2019
Voting continues for Irish Auto Trade Awards
Have you cast your vote for the Irish Auto Trade Awards? If you haven’t voted already, you have until Friday, August 23 at 5.00pm. To cast your vote log on to AutoTradeAwards.ie, where you can vote for your favourites across a wide range of categories including: Tyre Distributor of the Year Agrigear Ltd Blacklion Tyres
21 Aug 2019
Nussbaum scissor lift now available from Equipco Ireland
One of the most versatile low profile, double scissor lifts on the market is now available in Ireland from Equipco Ireland Ltd.
21 Aug 2019
New Fini petrol unit compressor for Smith’s Tyres
Smith’s Tyres in Virginia, Co. Cavan recently took delivery of this powerful new Fini petrol unit compressor from workshop equipment specialists, Techplus Ltd.
21 Aug 2019
Modern Tyres buys Cathcart Power Equipment
Modern Tyres has revealed that it has purchased Cathcart Power Equipment, a long standing and locally known power equipment company.
21 Aug 2019
Dave Plummer to head Dunlop motorcycle division for UK and Ireland
Goodyear Dunlop has appointed Dave Plummer as sales and marketing manager motorcycle for the UK and Ireland. He will focus on leading the already strong team to deliver sustainable and profitable growth for the business.
21 Aug 2019
Denso chief urges workshops to understand the importance of ADAS
What was once a new innovation has quickly become commonplace in new vehicle design and while workshops may not have overwhelming demand for Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS)-related work now, it will in the future. The European Commission recently announced that ADAS systems will become mandatory on all new cars from 2021, as they become
21 Aug 2019
Australia plans ban on waste tyre exports
Australia is planning to ban the export of waste tyres. Speaking at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on August 9 in Cairns, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that only about 12 per cent of materials are properly recycled in the country, including tyres.
21 Aug 2019
Bridgestone showcasing new and existing technologies at IAA
At this year’s 68th annual International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Bridgestone will be showcasing its comprehensive portfolio and revealing the pioneering work that is helping to shape the future of mobility.