FindaTyre.ie the new dynamic online directory for tyre retailers reached a significant milestone recently, when the 100th tyre retailer went live, writes John Loughran.
This year’s National Road Safety Week ran October 7-13 and the Irish Tyre Industry Association continued its close association with the Road Safety Authority, in offering motorists free tyre checks and giving out free safety packs. Over 100 ITIA retail members took part, with over 5,500 packs sent out.
Young drivers are at a greater risk of being involved in a tyre related accident through a lack of regular tyre maintenance, according to a new survey commissioned by TyreSafe and young driver insurer ingenie.
The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) Van of the Year Jury. The winner of the 2014 overall Irish Van of the Year title will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Continental Tyres Ireland is advising people preparing bonfires for the Halloween celebrations this year not to include tyres among the material they plan to burn.
Leading tyre manufacturer Michelin has won three Peer Awards for the Company’s outstanding work highlighting road safety in the community. Michelin was awarded the Education of the Community, Corporate Responsibility and Innovation Awards at a lavish ceremony in London last week.
TRACS (Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) is asking members of the public not to burn waste tyres this Halloween. It is also advising retailers that giving waste tyres to be used on bonfires is against tyre industry best practice, is illegal and pollutes the atmosphere.
