Chinese tyre manufacturers are boosting their efforts to develop further links with European markets following a recent and very positive meeting between the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) and Europe’s Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA).

A field of 36 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 awards was announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) today. The Continental Irish Car of the Year and Continental Irish Van of the Year will be revealed at a gala event in the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Thursday 22nd. November.

Nankang has added to its winter tyre line-up with the release of the Winter Activa SV-55. The new SUV-specific tyre is available in 11 sizes for 16 to 20-inch rim diameters and in H, V and W speed ratings.

Michelin’s managing director, Eric Le Corre, has been elected as the new Chairman of the British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA) at a recent Board meeting.

Trelleborg tyres supported The World’s Strongest Man contest in Long Beach, California, U.S. with four of its TM600 tyres used during the “Super Yoke” event.

9 million watch 2012 Circuit of Ireland rally A global audience of almost nine million viewers tuned in to watch the spectacular footage of the 2012 Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally. Coverage of the world famous Easter weekend rally, which this year competed as round 3 of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), attracted an