Continental Tyres boasts more than three decades of association with the Irish Car of the Year and Irish Van of the Year awards, the most comprehensive automotive awards programme in Ireland.
Following record attendances at the RDS Dublin this October, and the sell-out of all available space for 2024, the Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO will return in 2026, confirmed for Saturday and Sunday, 10th-11th October of that year.
John Loughran was out on the road this week, and spotted that Midland Tyre Services in Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois, has put some worn tyres to good use by creating a ‘tyre Christmas tree’, cleverly incorporating wheel nut indicators into the design.
The Scottish Government has approved plans to build the country’s first dedicated tyre recycling plant, which will be located in Linwood, Renfrewshire, near Glasgow.
As the winter season reaches its peak, Continental Tyres is advising drivers to make sure they are familiar with the requirements of driving in severe weather, in particular, as many motorists make plans for the big Christmas drive.
Companies will have one more year to comply with new EU rules to prevent deforestation that will ban the sale in the EU of products sourced from deforested land.
Nexen Tire has announced a global marketing partnership with German football club, FC Bayern Munich, which will commence in the second half of the 2024-2025 season.
Yokohama Rubber Company has announced the promotion of Angelo Noronha, currently president of global aftermarket sales, to president and CEO of Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG), effective 1st January 2025.
Northern Ireland’s blue riband stage rally will take place over two days next year instead of just one – and form part of a new-look NAPA Irish Tarmac Rally Championship (ITRC).
Goodyear is continuing its title sponsorship and role as the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) for the 2025-2027 seasons.
