News Archive
22 Feb 2017
Hankook presents new tyres at CV Show
Hankook is set to present a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres including the new all-season trailer tyre SmartFlex TH31 and, for long-distance coach travel, the new SmartTouring AL22 at the CV Show. Hankook’s stand will feature a launch of the tyre manufacturer’s new all-season trailer tyre SmartFlex TH31 displayed in size 385/65 R22.5. Alongside
22 Feb 2017
First hydrogen refuelling station on a forecourt in the UK
Electrolytic Hydrogen is the cleanest and lowest cost renewable fuel available for fuel cell electric vehicles, so it clearly has the potential to become a clean and versatile transport fuel for the future. Following the launch of the first UK public access hydrogen refuelling station in September 2015 at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, just off
22 Feb 2017
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV takes podium
Tested among 15 of its top competitors, the EfficientGrip SUV was crowned by leading German automotive magazine ADAC as test winner for its well-balanced performance, particularly regarding tyre wear, fuel consumption and handling on dry and wet. For the size 195/65 R15 the EfficientGrip Performance received the ‘Good’ label. The tyre was applauded for its
21 Feb 2017
Survey reveals over one in four women misuse seatbelt
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new digital road safety campaign focusing on the misuse of seatbelts by women. The campaign entitled “Get This Season’s Killer Look”, is aimed at discouraging women from wearing their seatbelts under their arm, which can cause horrific injuries in the event of a collision. A study of
21 Feb 2017
Garda checkpoint proves very successful
Garda-Operation Thor had a very successful multi-agency checkpoints at the M1 Motorway at Balbriggan on Sunday last, the 19th February. As part of Operation Thor, under the direction of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox, Gardaí, Revenue Customs officers and compliance officers attached to the National Transport Authority, carried out a planned multi agency operation in the
20 Feb 2017
Fulda launches high load trailer tyre
Fulda is introducing the Ecotonn 2 HL high load trailer tyre to meet the demands of truck operators wanting to maximize profits by increasing payload. Nearly 80 per cent of European countries now permit maximum permitted vehicle weights in excess of 40 tonnes, so operators want to optimize the capacity of their vehicles. The 385/65R22.5
20 Feb 2017
Continental Tyres to highlight operator solutions at CV Show 2017
Continental Tyres will use its presence at the CV Show 2017 to highlight its operational solutions, designed to help inform fleets, put efficiency and safety first and provide a complete service to complement its comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres. ContiPressureCheck, the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), as a standalone system or with full telematics
17 Feb 2017
Motor Industry turns out for SIMI Awards
The SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with sponsor Bank of Ireland Finance were held last night at a glittering ceremony at the Clayton Hotel, Dublin 4. The awards now in their seventh year were attended by over 700 of the motor industry’s senior figures and guests. The accolades adjudicated by an independent panel
16 Feb 2017
Beware – Mobile phone penalties set to double in Northern Ireland
Drivers caught using their mobile phones while driving in Northern Ireland or the UK, will receive six penalty points and a £200 fine from Wednesday 1 March. The British Government has acted as more evidence becomes available to link mobile phone use with serious collisions. Neil Worth, road safety officer with GEM Motoring Assist commented:
15 Feb 2017
Kevin Burke Tyres launches 0% finance on Magna OTR range
Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT), the official distributor of the Magna range of Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres in Ireland has launched a 0% finance offer, which enables the customer to spread repayments over a 12 month period. In what is arguably a first for the tyre trade, Kevin Burke says the company’s 0% finance offer comes about
15 Feb 2017
Further fall in Northern Ireland unemployment welcomed
Ireland’s specialist auto trade recruitment website RecruitAuto.com welcomed another fall in unemployment figures in Northern Ireland. However, the rate has slowed, according to the latest figures issued by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NIS&RA). The latest Labour Market Statistics show a 0.3 per cent fall in the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the