News Archive
11 Jan 2017
Hankook kicks off the 2017 endurance season with the 24-hour Dubai
The 2017 endurance season kicks off this weekend with the Hankook 24 Hour Dubai. The 24-hour classic in the United Arab Emirates also represents the first stop for the 24H Series powered by Hankook, which the premium tyre maker has supported as exclusive tyre partner and title sponsor since 2014. The renowned 24-hour series comprises
11 Jan 2017
Pirelli to participate at Autosport International show
Pirelli will be at the Autosport International show, which takes place at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre from January 12-15, to kick off the 2017 motorsport season. The first two days are for trade and media, after which the show will be open to the public. This year a host of driver Q&As will take place
11 Jan 2017
Bridgestone and Don Law XJ220 making great progress
Last September Bridgestone promised a treat for XJ220 lovers everywhere, and the engineers from Bridgestone and Don Law XJ220 are well on track to keep that promise. The legendary XJ220 – chassis no.004 – wearing new hand-made shoes has been under continuous testing at a Bridgestone proving ground near Rome. This iconic British supercar is
11 Jan 2017
Arsenal players go head-to-head in Cooper Tire Europe’s Football Darts challenge
Cooper Tire Europe has challenged three Arsenal players to the ultimate test of precision: Football Darts. To coincide with the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships, Cooper Tire has released its latest film, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVtAAZ45V8, featuring midfielder Granit Xhaka, winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and goalkeeper Petr Čech going head-to-head in a highly competitive game of Football Darts
11 Jan 2017
Valeo leads the way in flat blade technology
Valeo Service UK, an expert in the manufacture and supply of wiper systems, provides the automotive aftermarket with a wide range of exclusive flat blade solutions from its Silencio® and HydroConnect™ brands. Since launching the first Original Equipment (OE) flat blade in 2004 for Mercedes applications, Valeo has continued to innovate, with nearly half of
10 Jan 2017
Michelin appoints new fleet manager
Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton, 45, as National Sales Manager Fleet, for Ireland and the UK. A veteran Michelin man, Layton assumes the role after more than 15 years at the company and will be tasked with managing the company’s team of key account managers across its car and van fleet customers. Commenting on his
10 Jan 2017
Apollo Vredestein extends Traxion85 range
Dutch tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein introduced nine new sizes to its renowned Vredestein Traxion85 tyre range at the EIMA trade show in Bologna, Italy. With its characteristic curved lugs that follow the Traxion family concept, the Traxion85 combines traction and comfort with a long life. All sizes are A8/B marked (50 km/h). The Traxion85 range
09 Jan 2017
Interstate Tire seeks new exclusive truck tyre distributor
Interstate Tire & Rubber Co is seeking to appoint an exclusive distributor in Ireland for its new truck tyre line, which has been launched with over 32 sizes. The Interstate commercial truck programme helps customer save money, reduce operating costs and make the right business decisions. For example, the unique Interstate Fleet services offers large fleet
09 Jan 2017
Independent workshop wins wheel alignment prize
Independent workshop, K Brown Auto Repairs in Kings Lynnin the UK is set for one of its most exciting and potentially profitable years ever after winning a Hunter PA200 Plus wheel alignment system. The system was offered by equipment supplier Pro-Align in a unique competition to mark the company’s 25th anniversary and will allow K
09 Jan 2017
Ireland’s Fittest Family have long association with motor trade
The Cummins family from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, winners of Ireland’s Fittest Family on RTE 1 before Christmas has has a long association with the motor trade. The family, led by dad Jim, sons Mark and Henry and daughter Ciara are all involved in the family business, Cummins Repairs and Tyres in Rahealty. The family business
05 Jan 2017
Unemployment rate falls to lowest level since August 2008
To celebrate unemployment falling to its lowest level since August 2008, why not avail of a special free jobs listing on Ireland’s specialist auto industry jobs website – RecruitAuto.ie in the month of January. RecruitAuto.ie is welcoming the good news that the unemployment rate has hit its lowest level since August 2008. The rate has