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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15 Nov 2012
Michelin Xeobibs last 9,000 hours
A Dorset-based agricultural contractor has finally replaced a set of Michelin XeoBib tyres after almost 9,000 hours in service. Blandford-based Pro-Ag Services specified a set of 600/60 R30 and 710/60 R42 XeoBib tyres as original equipment on a Fendt 820 tractor back in 2007.
15 Nov 2012
Travelstar European chooses Michelin
Walsall-based coach operator Travelstar European expects to save thousands of pounds in running costs after becoming one of the first coach fleets to fit Michelin’s new 295/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres, following their UK launch in September 2012.
14 Nov 2012
ITIA wants tyres sector licensed and regulated
ITIA wants the tyre sector licensed and regulated by government, TyreTrade.ie can confirm. ITIA President Kevin Farrell says the focus of all ITIA projects this year has culminated in the drive for licensing programme.
14 Nov 2012
Drive to increase retail membership
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is seeking to grow its membership “to increase the strength and voice of the legitimate trade.”
14 Nov 2012
Goodyear truck racing tyres celebrate
Jochen Hahn and Castrol Team Hahn Racing, recently celebrated success by clinching the 2012 FIA European Truck Racing Championship at Le Mans in France.
14 Nov 2012
New name for Continental’s industrial tyres unit
Continental has renamed its industrial tyres unit, which is now trading as Continental Commercial Specialty Tires.
14 Nov 2012
Dunlop welcomes relaunch of European Le Mans series
Dunlop has welcomed the dates and new format for the relaunched European Le Mans Series, describing it as a ‘major step forward’ in securing the future of endurance racing in Europe.
13 Nov 2012
ETRMA welcomes CARS 2020 Action Plan
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) has welcomed the the publication of the CARS 2020 Action Plan, by the European Commission. “This is a much awaited and positive step and it needs to be implemented urgently!” said Ms Fazilet Cinaralp, Secretary General of ETRMA.
13 Nov 2012
Hankook unveils new winter truck tyre
Hankook has unveiled a new winter truck tryre, the DW06, a traction specialist for truck drive axles which is recognised for its balanced overall performance, particularly in wintry conditions.
13 Nov 2012
Vintage Tyres offers advice on EU Tyre Label regulations
Any tyre designed for a car introduced before October 1990 is exempt from the EU Tyre label regulations, which came into force at the start of the month.
12 Nov 2012
Tyre & Service Superstore (Square Fit) wins Semperit Tyre Retailer of the Year award
Tyre & Service Superstore (Square Fit) with outlets in Tallaght, Ballymount and Finglas, have been named the winner of the Semperit Tyre Retailer of the Year competition 2012. From a field of some 25 tyre retailers nationwide, Tyre & Service Superstore was selected as the best performing across a number of criteria.