Kumho Tyre’s Ecsta PS71 has earned an ‘Exemplary’ rating in AutoBild’s 2025 Summer Tyre Test for 225/40R18, securing an impressive fourth place finish for its performance in dry and the best result in wet conditions of the tested tyres.
Kumho Tyre has won the International Forum Design Award 2025 (iF Design Award) for two of its products. Established in 1954, the iF Design Award is organised by the International Forum Design in Germany and recognised as one of the world’s top design awards. This year, more than 11,000 entries from 72 countries competed across
Continental tests its tyres 365 days a year on internal test tracks. All tyres are driven extensively there under different conditions before they are approved for external, independent tyre tests.
Modern Tyres is celebrating 60 years in business this year. To mark this momentous occasion the company hosted a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the K Club, Co. Kildare for 120 of its Branch Managers and partners in early January.
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has called “for a balanced approach that considers both environmental sustainability and the practical realities faced by industry members”, in relation to the forthcoming expansion of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme.
When it comes to durable and high-performance tyres, Trelleborg Tires is widely recognised for its expertise in agricultural and industrial applications.
A total of 18,676 vehicles were seized by An Garda Síochána for being uninsured in 2024 following the introduction of the new Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) last year.
Bridgestone Corporation has revealed its motorsports plan for 2025. This year, the company says it will continue to support various domestic and overseas motorsports, ranging from top-level professional race series to grassroots amateur races, to further enhance and support motorsport culture.
Hankook Tyre UK has announced its continued partnership as the official tyre partner for Supercar Fest 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year of collaboration.
Prometeon Tyre Group is set to remain as the official tyre supplier of the Copa Truck championship, a popular truck competition held at Brazil’s most famous racing circuits.
John Deere in the UK is trialling a set of Ascenso VDR2000 tyres, fitted to its 340M mid-sized crop sprayer which the company will use as a demonstrator.
