Eskay Tyres, part of the global Al Dobowi Group and Westlake distributor in several European markets, has recently sealed a new distribution agreement with Vacu-Lug, the Lincolnshire-based retread tyre manufacturer, in a move intended to expand the sales of the Westlake truck tyre brand throughout U.K. and Ireland.

Bandvulc’s annual Key Partner Network Conference held in Bristol on November 21 included the introduction of BV F1RST, Bandvulc’s new wholesale company. This new operation enables the Group to focus on providing a complete new tyre offering to suit all applications and prices.

2012 has seen Falken revamp its UHP offering to the Irish market. Earlier in 2012, the all-new Azenis FK453 replaced the revered FK452. For the first time Falken offered Y speed rating to the performance market. This was achieved with a tyre that delivered improved grip and lower noise levels as well.

Northern Ireland’s Mark Donnelly has won this year’s prestigious Pirelli UK Star Driver shootout after impressing a panel of four judges during a two-day showdown based at the iconic motorsport complex of Sweet Lamb in mid Wales.

Most drivers know that snow and ice can dramatically affect their safety on the road. Steering, acceleration and braking are more difficult as normal tyres have less grip in these conditions. However, it is not just these extreme wintry conditions which can reduce your safety on the road. Even cold, damp roads can dramatically affect

The finalists in this year’s Pirelli UK Star Driver contest have completed the first gruelling day of competition after tackling a special rally stage at Sweet Lamb, Mid Wales, on Wednesday