News Archive
02 Jan 2014
Foj aims for T2 Class hat-trick on Dakar rally
Cooper Tire Europe will once again be well represented in the upcoming 35th running of the Dakar Rally, which begins on January 5 in Rosario, Argentina. Catalan rally ace and Cooper Europe 4×4 ambassador, Xavi Foj, is looking for his third successive T2 Production Class title on Cooper rubber, while the Race2Recovery team returns to
19 Dec 2013
Road Safety Alert Update – Strong and Gusty Winds
By: Road Safety Authority (RSA) The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to remain cautious while using the roads, as Met Éireann warn that further severe winds are due to hit Ireland over the next several days.
19 Dec 2013
Belfast plays central role in 2014 Circuit of Ireland Rally
Circuit of Ireland organisers have named Belfast as a key host of the 2014 Circuit of Ireland Rally with the ceremonial start and finish of the rally taking place in the city.
13 Dec 2013
Nankang unveils new motorcycle tyre
Nankang has introduced a new tyre – the WF-2 SPORTIAC to expand its coverage of the two- wheel market.
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
£12,000 raised for Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice
Whitecollarboxing.ie collaborated with Philip White Tyres last month to promote the Armagh-Geddon Company Battle.
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.
10 Dec 2013
Minister not persuaded on tyre ban proposal
Britain’s Transport Minister, Patrick McLoughlin has yet to be persuaded that a ban on the use of tyres over 10 years of age would be beneficial to road safety.
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.