News Archive
10 Sep 2013
First Stop revamp in Ennis
John Davit’s Clare Road Tyres in Ennis has had a full First Stop makeover making it a striking landmark on the way into Ennis town centre.
09 Sep 2013
Richard Edy set to retire
After more than 25 years as Director of the NTDA, Richard Edy has announced that he is to retire from the post at the end of January. Richard began his working career as an indentured journalist and, after seven years working in the press, he moved into Public Relations, working for a variety of companies, including a spell in the
04 Sep 2013
Final rounds of Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta Championship
The final rounds of the Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta Championship takes place at Mondello Park, Co. Kildare on Saturday & Sunday, September 14-15. The introduction of a new budget saloon racing series, the Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta Championship has been Irish Motor Racing’s success story of the year. Having only been conceived in late 2012
30 Aug 2013
Driven to distraction by developments in automotive technologies?
Delegates attending the 2013 Automotive Forum, organised by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) and sponsored by Continental Tyres, were given a glimpse of some of the new and emerging automotive technologies that will soon be a key feature of the cars we drive.
30 Aug 2013
Pirelli will remain F1sole tyre supplier – Ecclestone
Pirelli will remain as F1’s sole supplier next year, despite the news that Michelin is ready to re-enter the fray, according to F1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone.
28 Aug 2013
Wheelcare adds Ken-Tool to product offering
Wheelcare, Ltd has added Ken-Tool, the leading tyre servicing hand tools and equipment specialist to its growing product portfolio.
12 Aug 2013
Wheelcare adds Filcar exhaust extraction systems
Wheelcare has added Filcar exhaust extraction systems to its extensive range of workshop equipment. The Filcar brand is universally recognised, with a massive presence in over 100 countries around the globe. The company produces an efficient range of exhaust extraction systems for workshops. The range includes everything from single mobile units to full blown workshops.
09 Aug 2013
TyreGo.ie adds FIMA air compressors to range
TyreGo.ie, the workshop equipment and consumables website has added the FIMA range of air compressors to its extensive portfolio. Over the past 10 years, FIMA has been supplying air compressors to the international market. Manufactured near Bologna in Italy, the FIMA air compressors range is a global power horse in the industry. FIMA offers a
07 Aug 2013
Are advances in automotive technology driving us to distraction?
Technology in an average car today is hugely advanced on what motorists would have encountered even just 10 years ago. The pace of change is relentless and continuing.
29 Jul 2013
Calling all rally car owners
Sunday 15th September, is the date all rally car owners should put into their calender. DavidSmyth from Rally School Ireland supported by Orchard Motorsport, is set to host the first World Record attempt at securing ‘The most number of Rally Cars gathered at One Venue.’
26 Jul 2013
Wright gains Young Rally Driver of the Year nomination
Stephen Wright has been nominated for this year’s Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver Award for his performances in May and June.