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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15 Mar 2017
Conti Hybrid drive-axle tyre now available as hot-retreaded ContiRe
Continental has added to its range of hot retreaded tyres with the ContiRe Hybrid, which has just been launched on the market. “Hot-retreaded tyres make an important contribution in keeping fleet operating costs to a minimum,” says Ralf Benack, Retreading Director Truck Tyres EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). “We are constantly expanding our
15 Mar 2017
All new Vredestein Ultrac Satin unveiled
Apollo Vredestein has launched the all new Vredestein Ultrac Satin, a premium high performance tyre with cutting edge technology at the Geneva International Motor Show. The trend towards larger cars with powerful engines seems unstoppable. Cars with conventional combustion engines, the popular plug-in hybrids and electric models are increasingly characterised by their weight and power.
14 Mar 2017
Bridgestone selected as one of the 2016 Top 100 Global Innovators
Bridgestone has been selected as one of the 2016 Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate Analytics. The Company was also included in the 2015 selection, making this its second inclusion. Formerly the Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters, Clarivate Analytics presents this award to the top 100 innovating companies and institutions that lead
14 Mar 2017
TyreSafe concerned over tyre related MoT failures
TyreSafe has aired its concern at the implication for road safety of skyrocketing MoT failure rates caused by defects with vehicles’ Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS). More than 23,000 vehicles required a retest following identification of TPMS issues in 2016 compared with a little over 7000 in 2015 – an enormous rise of 212%. TPMS
13 Mar 2017
Tyres represent one of key sectors at Autopromotec 2017
The organisers of Autopromotec tell us that their specialised international trade show for automotive equipment and aftermarket products, which takes place in Bologna next 24-28 May, will host for the first time all the most important international tyre manufacturers. Besides confirming the role of Autopromotec as an international benchmark for the sector, the organisers say that this strong presence means more exhibition space devoted
13 Mar 2017
Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle claim first WRC’S first win!
Ireland’s Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle kept up their impressive form and (just about) held their nerve on the final day of Rally Mexico. Despite running off the road a few corners before the end of the Power Stage, the Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT crew secured the C3 WRC’s maiden rally win! The final
13 Mar 2017
Pirelli out-shods rivals at Geneva Motor Show
The Geneva Motor Show has underlined its status as the most important shop window for car manufacturers, which have once again chosen Pirelli to highlight their latest models. This is the overwhelming conclusion from looking at all the top cars featured during the first day of the 87th Geneva Motor Show. More than 63 per
10 Mar 2017
First preview of fast approaching CV Show 2017
Another Commercial Vehicle Show is fast approaching with the CV Sector in a strong position. And our team from TyreTrade.ie and the Tyre Trade Journal will be there to report on the CV Show for you. Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT, told us: “This year’s CV Show is more relevant than ever and we are
10 Mar 2017
Price freeze opens up entry-level wheel alignment servicing opportunities
To help even more workshops enter the profitable world of wheel alignment, leading equipment supplier Pro-Align is freezing prices on its entry level PA200 models until the end of May 2017. With post-Brexit currency fluctuations hitting the sector hard, the move is designed to give confidence and short-term stability to those budget-restricted workshops who are
09 Mar 2017
Some key details on the British Budget 2017
Yesterday, the British Chancellor for the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his 2017 Budget speech at the House of Commons. As a result, with today’s Budget coming just four months after the Autumn Statement it has been viewed as a “transitional Budget” with no dramatic or radical announcements. Indeed many tax measures, including those relating to
08 Mar 2017
EPA publishes data on ELVs and waste tyres – tyre industry responds
The Environmental Protection Agency has published waste data about end-of-life vehicles and waste tyres managed by Authorised Treatment Facilities or other waste management organisations in Ireland in 2014. End-of-life vehicles contain valuable resources and are required to be treated at Authorised Treatment Facilities. Such treatment includes draining waste oils and removing parts for reuse or