News Archive
21 Dec 2016
Continental SportContact 6 wins evo tyre test 2016
Continental’s SportContact 6 has made its UK tyre test debut, taking top spot in this year’s summer tyre test from the UK’s monthly title evo. The evo summer tyre test pitted the Continental SportContact 6 against 8 competitor summer tyres in size 235/35 R19. The test win recognised the SportContact 6 across a broad spectrum,
21 Dec 2016
Cooper Tire Europe ambassador Xavi Foj ready for his 27th Dakar Rally
Cooper Tire Europe continues to support Dakar Rally legend Xavier Foj, supplying Discoverer STT Pro tyres to Foj Motorsport for the brand ambassador’s 27th Dakar. The Foj Motorsport Cooper Tire team has now completed a series of rigorous test sessions leading up to the toughest endurance event in global motorsport, the Dakar Rally, which
21 Dec 2016
Maserati Levante gets Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres
Maserati will fit the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 SUV tyre, specifically designed for SUVs and Crossovers, as OE fitment on the new Maserati Levante. The close collaboration between Maserati and Goodyear continues, with the aim of developing high-performance tyres capable of meeting the demands for handling and safety of these luxury and sporty SUVs.
21 Dec 2016
Hankook looks back on successful Design Insight Forum
Hankook Tire is looking back on a very successful Design Insight Forum, which the company says is a place to cultivate future leaders and unveil ‘Best of the Best’ new cutting-edge concepts of ‘Design Innovation 2016’. ‘The Design Insight Forum’ has been held every year since 2004 under the theme of future driving environment. This
21 Dec 2016
PCL Airforce MK4 proves popular
PCL’s new and improved tyre inflator – the Airforce MK4 is proving popular with garages since its introduction earlier this year. PCL has used its 75 years’ experience designing and manufacturing tyre inflation equipment to build on the industry renowned, world-leading MK3 Tyre Inflator to create a new improved gauge – the Airforce MK4. The
20 Dec 2016
BMW M Driving Experience announced at Mondello Park
Building on what is already a very successful partnership, Mondello Park in association with BMW Group Ireland has launched the all new BMW Driving Experience powered by M. Motor enthusiasts will have the opportunity of the ultimate driving experience on Ireland’s only International Racing circuit by getting behind the wheel of a brand new BMW
19 Dec 2016
Roborace announces Michelin as official tyre sponsor
Roborace has named Michelin as its official tyre partner. Michelin has been working secretly at its testing facilities and sharing over 125 years of its expertise with Roborace to develop an exclusive solution for the ultimate ‘Robocar’, designed by Daniel Simon, which will feature next-generation Michelin road tyres to be used in the series. Roborace
19 Dec 2016
Barum expands trailer tyre range
Barum is expanding its range by adding three new trailer tyres to the 200 R-series. The BT 200 R is now available in sizes 385/65 R 22.5 and 385/55 R 22.5 as well as in the special 445/45 R 19.5 size for use in volume transport. The robust tyres feature high mileage and economical fuel
16 Dec 2016
Warning of dangers from mini-motorised vehicles
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are advising parents who might be considering buying their child a mini-motorbike or quad bike of the dangers associated with these and other such mini-motorised vehicles. Warning of the potential dangers of these vehicles, RSA Chief Executive, Moyagh Murdock said: “We are not trying to be
15 Dec 2016
Donegal-based road safety programme wins Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Award
A Donegal-based road safety programme aimed at rehabilitating dangerous drivers has won the National Supreme Award at this year’s Road Safety Authority (RSA) ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards. Run by Gary Doggett and supported by Judge Paul Kelly and Garda Inspector Michael Harrison, the Pro-Social Drivers Programme is a driver rehabilitation programme which was
15 Dec 2016
Continental Tyres urges motorists to switch their lights on in daylight
With the Winter Solstice falling next week on December 21, it means that daylight time starts to get slightly longer each day, however, Continental Tyres Ireland is advising motorists not to wait until darkness to turn on their lights. Tom Dennigan of Continental Tyres Ireland, commented: “A lot of newer cars come with day-time running