The Irish Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA) is holding an important meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday...
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29 Mar 2017
Techplus appointed official distributor for VDO Autodiagnos Check

Workshop equipment specialists Techplus, has been appointed an official distributor for the new VDO Autodiagnos Check hand-held diagnostics tool. Many diagnostic units for pure service applications are often very complicated and users are required to know exactly which controller they need for the task at hand. Diagnostic specialists VDO, a brand of Continental, has launched
29 Mar 2017
VDO launches new FleetVisor

Continuous location monitoring for increased safety and efficiency – haulage companies and fleet operators can now see the locations of their trailers at a glance thanks to a new trailer service by VDO, a product brand of the Continental technology company. The TrailerLinc unit is always active, sending its position to the dispatch department at
29 Mar 2017
Apollo set to exhibit at CV Show

Apollo Tyres Ltd is set to exhibit at the CV Show in Birmingham, April 25-27. Apollo is a leading tyre manufacturer which has been establishing itself in the European market since 2009 and has ambitious plans for 2017. With manufacturing bases in Asia and Europe, it exports its products to over 100 countries. Its brands offer a comprehensive
29 Mar 2017
New patterns and sizes for Rotalla and Routeway at Tyrexpo Asia Show

Leading international Contract Tyre Producer, Enjoy Tyre once again exhibited at the recent Tyrexpo Asia 2017 Show in Singapore as part of the company’s ongoing campaign to showcase its products and services around the world. As usual the primary objective, as with any show, was to promote and showcase Enjoy’s two highly successful private brands
29 Mar 2017
Vacu-Lug set to roll out new generation tyre at CV Show

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres, the Grantham-based commercial tyre retreading specialist and tyre management solutions provider, is launching the first of a new generation of tyres featuring an enhanced sidewall protection system at the upcoming CV Show. The new 245/70R17.5 WZY2 has been manufactured to provide operators with extra protection against kerb wear. The Vacu-Lug team have
29 Mar 2017
Hankook set to present advanced tyre solutions at Autopromotec

Hankook Tire will again show a strong presence at the Autopromotec in Bologna, May 24-28. The premium tyre maker will present the highlights of its comprehensive line-up for passenger cars, SUVs, light, medium and heavy trucks and buses to the visitors in Hall 20, booth number A 74. Once again the company will showcase various
29 Mar 2017
Half of drivers back blanket block on mobiles

Mobile phone use behind the wheel continues to be a significant problem on Ireland’s roads but a new survey of Irish motorists reveals that nearly half of drivers (46 per cent) would support the introduction of technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety. More than one in four respondents (26 per
29 Mar 2017
Tyre monitoring to take technological leap with TyreWatch PTM

Vehicle tyre monitoring is set to take a technological leap with TyreWatch PTM (Predictive Tyre Management) – the next generation tyre management system Initially focusing on commercial vehicles, RL Automotive will outline at the CV Show in the NEC Birmingham April 25-27 how TyreWatch PTM works. Part-funded by InnovateUK during 2016-2018 as part of the
28 Mar 2017
Giti Tire rebrands retread programme

As part of its European truck and bus rebrand project, Giti Tire has announced that its UK retread programme has been renamed Giti Genesis. Originally known as GT REE-Tread, the next-generation products remain a high-quality, hot cure bead-to-bead retread which are only manufactured using Giti casings in partnership with a leading UK-based operation. The main
27 Mar 2017
Michelin launches Driver CPC training courses

Michelin is launching a series of highly interactive JAUPT accredited Driver CPC training courses designed to significantly improve HGV and PSV drivers’ tyre knowledge and the quality of vehicle walkaround checks. Held at the Michelin Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent or onsite at customers’ premises, the four half-day workshops were created in collaboration with driver training
27 Mar 2017
British Truck Racing partners with Goodyear

Goodyear has signed a three-year deal to become title sponsor and tyre supplier to the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). The partnership has evolved following Goodyear’s positive involvement with the European truck racing championship (ETRC). The leading tyre manufacturer will not only benefit by becoming tyre supplier but there will also be a wide range










