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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08 Mar 2017
ITIA appoints new CEO
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Donal Dempsey, has many years experience in the Irish motor and transport industry, being a financial consultant to many of Ireland’s top transport firms and prior to that holding senior financial roles in large Munster based motor dealerships. Donal understands the
08 Mar 2017
Changing service sector has threats and opportunities for tyre and service centres
First Stop in Europe believes that the changing technology in automobiles presents both threats and opportunities for tyre and service centres in Ireland. First Stop is developing programmes and supports for its members to help them be more relevant to consumers in this changing environment. Eddie Cunningham talks to Pat Curran, CFO, at Bridgestone Europe’s
08 Mar 2017
Yokohama launches 100th anniversary micro-site
In connection with its 100th Anniversary celebrations running throughout 2017, the Japanese premium tyre manufacturer Ypkohama has launched a historical micro-site which highlights the different milestones in the company’s history and products. The attractive micro-site has been created with two distinct timelines which display the corporate historical timeline from its origins until today and the
08 Mar 2017
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres OE on new Porsche 911 GT3
At the launch of the latest version of the Porsche 911 GT3, eight out of ten cars rolling off the production line will be fitted with specially-developed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N1 ultra-high-performance tyres, in 245/35 ZR20 front and 305/30 ZR20 rear sizes. Designed specifically for the Porsche 911 GT3, the Michelin Pilot Sport
08 Mar 2017
Yokohama at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Yokohama Rubber is exhibiting at the Geneva International Motor Show. The company is using the opportunity to introduce the latest additions to its premium passenger car tyre line-up. Yokohama has announced the return of the A008P, one of the company’s landmark tyres. The new A008P will be available in two sizes—205/55ZR16 91W for front tyres
08 Mar 2017
Bridgestone and Firestone focus on latest developments at Geneva
Bridgestone is back at the Geneva Motor Show with a strong message of supporting every individual through innovation and partnership. The Bridgestone booth in Hall 6, Stand 6253, spotlights Bridgestone and Firestone brands’ latest developments in Europe. Partnership and Innovation Centre stage is Bridgestone’s exciting TOP Partnership with the International Olympic Committee. A frieze of
08 Mar 2017
Apollo Vredestein showcasing premium tyres at Geneva
Apollo Vredestein is displaying an array of its two brands’ best products at this year’s Geneva show. The tyre manufacturer’s stand makes for an impressive sight at the prestigious annual rendezvous with a Jaguar F-Pace fitted with Ultra High Performance Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 22” tyres. On the stand, the new Vredestein Comtrac 2 All Season
08 Mar 2017
Bridgestone announces Olympic Partnership in Geneva
Today, at the Geneva International Motor Show 2017, Paolo Ferrari, CEO and President of Bridgestone Europe, Middle-East & Asia (EMEA), announced the start of the activation of Bridgestone’s exciting Olympic Partnership across the EMEA regions. He was joined at the press conference by Christophe Dubi, Executive Director, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee. On the activation
08 Mar 2017
Goodyear unveils new concept tyres
In Geneva Goodyear has revealed its long-term vision for future smart, connected tyres. The company aims to revolutionise the interaction between tyres, vehicles and their surroundings, in an evolving mobility ecosystem defined by the transition to driverless vehicles and shared mobility in urban centres, Goodyear has unveiled the Eagle 360 Urban, its latest concept tyre,
08 Mar 2017
Falken at the Geneva International Motor Show
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, is currently exhibiting its Falken brand at the Geneva International Motor Show,”. In addition to the latest lineup of Falken tyres, the stand features Falken’s cutting-edge technologies, including “NEO-T01”, a next-generation tyre production system developed in the pursuit of “Ultra-High Precision” tyre manufacturing. The brand’s “GYROBLADE” airless tyre technology, which makes flat
07 Mar 2017
Michelin OE on Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar
Aston Martin has announced at the Geneva Motor Show that it will equip all of its Valkyrie hypercars with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ultra-high performance tyres in 265/35 ZR20 front and 325/30 ZR21 rear sizes. Blurring the line between motorsport and road tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is the latest generation of