The Irish Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA) is holding an important meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday...
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New car sales decline by 10.2 per cent
By John Loughran / November 2, 2017
New car sales in for the first nine months of the year (128,578) declined by 10.2 per cent when compared...
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New ship doubles Irish Ferries sailings to France next summer
By John Loughran / November 1, 2017
Irish Ferries tells us of the new sailings schedule it will introduce following the arrival in mid-2018 of its new...
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AES Bord na Mona changes tyre collection and recycling landscape
By John Loughran / November 1, 2017
The tyre collection and recycling landscape in Ireland changed irrevocably over the summer months with the arrival of AES Bord...
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No changes to Waste Management Tyre Regulations
By Padraic Deane / October 31, 2017
The Joint Committee on Communications, has decided to defer any changes to the new Waste Management Tyre Regulations for seven...
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Equipment & Tools winners get their Awards
By Padraic Deane / October 27, 2017
The Equipment & Tools Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards were presented at the five star Carton House,...
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21 Nov 2012
Pirelli-backed GT Cup confirms 2013 calendar
The Pirelli-supported GT Cup championship has confirmed that the 2013 calendar will feature seven rounds comprising of 19 races. Italian tyre firm Pirelli will remain the championship’s official tyre supplier as the all-action series prepares to visit the UK’s most prestigious race circuits including the home of British motorsport: the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.
20 Nov 2012
Vredestein partners with Gemballa
Some automotive legends are familiar to enthusiasts all over the world: The cars created by Gemballa fall into this category. Made in Leonberg, Germany, Gemballa cars have fascinated car lovers with their unique design and advanced technology for more than 30 years. To allow people to enjoy these cars throughout the year, a partnership has
20 Nov 2012
SITA UK chooses Michelin
Recycling and resource management company SITA UK is switching to Michelin tyres across its fleet of 1,400 vehicles thanks to an innovative shared-risk pricing model developed by Michelin.
20 Nov 2012
Junior 1000 Rally Challenge Ireland set to expand in 2013
Plans for the 2013 series of the Junior 1000 Rally Challenge Ireland, co-sponsored by Yokohama are progressing well, with more rounds included and more competitors expected to sign up for next year.
19 Nov 2012
Nokian retail chain open it’s 1000th sales outlet in Germany
The tyre and car service chain Vianor, which is owned by tyre manufacturer Nokian has opened 1,000th sales outlet in Germany.
19 Nov 2012
Motorsport Ireland announces Billy Coleman Award Finalists
Motorsport Ireland has announced the three finalists for the Billy Coleman Award for Ireland’s Young Rally Driver of the Year.
19 Nov 2012
Maxxis proving ground opens in China
Joining the ranks of other major tyre companies, Maxxis International, has constructed its own world-class proving ground. The company held the grand opening of the new site on November 16 in Kunshan City, near Shanghai in Jiangsu Province, China.
19 Nov 2012
One-stop race in America sets up Vettel title bid
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton – the winner of the last United States Grand Prix in 2008 – has won the first race at the Circuit of the Americas. Second place for Sebastian Vettel has put the Red Bull driver on the verge of a third consecutive title at the championship decider in Brazil next weekend.
16 Nov 2012
Eight Pirelli Peformance Centres shortlisted for prestigious award
Eight Pirelli Peformance Centres have been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious PPC of the Year award.
16 Nov 2012
Nokian unveils online winter driving school
Nokian, represented in Ireland by Agrigear has launched an online winter driving school, which aims to teach motorists how best to handle wintry driving conditions.
15 Nov 2012
Goodyear LEGO truck raises over £4,800 for charity
The Goodyear 1:1 scale LEGO truck built for the IAACommercial Vehicle show in Hanover, Germany earlier this year has sold on eBay for over £4,800.