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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22 Mar 2017
Avon increases Cobra tyre production for Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Avon Tyres has ramped up production of its acclaimed Cobra motorcycle tyre in response to the successful launch of the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber. The Cobra product is the OE fit rubber on which every Bobber rolls off the production line, with the bespoke front and rear tyres specially designed for this premium custom
21 Mar 2017
Gunson launches Trakrite camber bar
When fitted to the tyre/wheel, Gunson’s Trakrite camber bar (part number 77137) gives a solid metal base that is parallel to the wheel and suspension upright and is the ideal mount for camber gauges. When used in conjunction with the new digital inclinometer from Laser Tools (part number 6657) the combination offers exceptional accuracy (±0.2º).
21 Mar 2017
New Alpine A110 equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres
At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Alpine presented its new A110 First Edition fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres in 205/40 ZR 18 front and 235/40 ZR 18 rear sizes and following this, all 1,955 production models will also be exclusively equipped with these tyres. When designing the tyres, Michelin’s engineers had to ensure
21 Mar 2017
Cargo at Southside Motor Factors for professional workwear
Cargo is a premium brand that offers an eye-catching range of professional workwear, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment, designed to get the user powered for work. Over the years the company’s collection of products has undergone many improvements in both design and functionality to suit the practicalities and demands of the modern day worker.
20 Mar 2017
Bridgestone launches Olympic campaign
Bridgestone has launched its UK brand activation of its campaign Chase Your Dream, No Matter What as an official International Olympic Committee Partner through 2024. The motivational campaign aims to encourage people of all ages, abilities and passions to find the strength to chase their dream and overcome the obstacles they face on life’s
20 Mar 2017
Michelin unveils wireless Tyre Detection System
Michelin has unveiled its wireless Tyre Detection System ahead of the MotoGP season opener in Doha. The wireless Tyre Detection System operate using wireless technology and will assist in identifying which tyre each rider is using. The system will operate through every wheel having a Tyre Air Pressure Sensor (TAPS) fitted to it with a
16 Mar 2017
Michelin ready for MotoGP opener
Michelin has completed the three pre-season MotoGP™ tests and now the French tyre company has its sights firmly set on the first race of the year at Losail in Qatar later this month where several rule changes and new technologies will be introduced. Following Michelin’s 2016 re-introduction into MotoGP after a seven-year absence, the Clermont-Ferrand
15 Mar 2017
First Stop Topaz Fuel Card now offering 4c off at pumps
The First Stop Topaz fuel card is now offering card holders 4c per litre off the pump price. First Stop and Topaz say they will maintain this new offer until the 30 June 2017. The unique fuel card also operates with Topaz’s “Play or Park” reward scheme collecting the points at the pay-point with only
15 Mar 2017
IRHA endorses ITIA position on new PRI scheme
A delegation from the ITIA recently met with executives of the Irish Road Haulage Association to discuss the potential cost of truck tyre recycling under the new PRI scheme. Verona Murphy, President of the IRHA, endorsed the ITIA position in calling on Minister Naughten to allow an Industry led, fit for purpose Compliance Scheme, with
15 Mar 2017
Techplus set to launch Ahcon safety inflation cage
Tyreshop equipment specialists, Techplus is set to launch the Ahcon safety inflation cage onto the market. The Ahcon safety inflation cage is suitable for truck tyre inflation and helps to optimise safety in the workshop. Available in a range of colours, the Ahcon safety inflation cage can be specified with a computerised tyre inflator as
15 Mar 2017
New advanced level wheel alignment training from Pro-Align
Technicians with a basic level of knowledge and understanding of wheel alignment theory and practice can now extend their skills by attending a new, advanced level training course from wheel alignment specialists Pro-Align. Suitable for technicians who have already passed Pro-Align’s IMI quality assured wheel alignment fundamentals course, the new course is designed to extend