Members of the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), and member’s suppliers are reminded that there is still time to advertise in the Yearbook & Diary, which goes to print in the coming days.

Graham Scallan won a wet RallySprint At Waterford Airport Business Park organised by Carrick on Suir Motor Club last Sunday. Driving his Subaru Impreza, the Wexford man was in control from the first timed run on Sunday morning and set the pace throughout . A total of 80 drivers braved the elements as overnight rain continued

Continental has taken a major step forward in test technology for passenger car, van, and 4×4 summer and winter tyres, with new cutting edge technology at the Contidrom test track near Hanover.

Nokian, represented in Ireland by Agrigear, has come out on top in winter tyre tests conducted by the German car magazines “Auto Bild”, “auto motor sport” and “AUTOStraßenverkehr”, earning top ratings of “exemplary”, “highly recommendable” and “very good” respectively.

Trelleborg, will launch three new apps at the leading agricultural exhibition, EIMA 2012 in Bologna, Italy, November 7 to 11 on stand A3, Hall 14.

Michelin has appointed Jason Cooper to the position of UK & Republic of Ireland Operational Sales Manager for its truck and bus division.