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 Feb 2017
Bridgestone back in world championship motorcycle racing
Bridgestone is set to supply two teams in the prestigious FIM Endurance World Championship series (EWC). Both YART Yamaha Official EWC Team and the F.C.C. TSR Honda team will race on Bridgestone tyres for the next round of the FIM EWC, the 24 Heures Moto at Le Mans, France, on 15 April 2017. The two
15 Feb 2017
Apollo Vredestein launches new premium summer tyre
Apollo Vredestein is set to launch the all new Vredestein Ultrac Satin – a premium high performance tyre with cutting edge technology at the Geneva International Motor Show. Developed for the discerning driver and suitable for highline cars and SUVs, the tyre is based on advanced technology developed by the Apollo Tyres global R&D centre
14 Feb 2017
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 accredited with original equipment fitments
Goodyear proudly announces that the new Ultra-High Performance tyre Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has been accredited with original equipment fitments on the new Porsche Panamera. The tyre, developed to meet the needs of powerful sedan and sports car drivers, was approved with a mixed fitment, with size 265/45ZR19 (105Y) XL on the front axle
14 Feb 2017
Next Michelin X Multi regional tyre to debut at CV Show
Michelin is to commence replacement of its most popular heavy truck tyre range at this year’s CV Show, with the international debut of the all-new X Multi tyre line-up. Official testing has shown the next-generation fitments deliver 15-20 per cent more mileage than the current Michelin X MultiWay 3D series, at no extra cost. Designed
13 Feb 2017
Bandvulc Group to exhibit at CV Show
The Bandvulc Group, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is set to exhibit at the CV Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, April 25-27. Bandvulc has a long and proud history of evolving and growing with clients to offer personalised tyre, fleet & call management solutions for logistic operations. This year the company’s focus
13 Feb 2017
Bridgestone to exhibit at CV Show
Bridgestone is set to exhibit its new and retread truck tyres at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham, April 25-27. Bridgestone will also be offering truck fleet solutions with its Bridgestone Partner Network, which last year took an average of 49 minutes to resolve per breakdown, from a total of 36,000 jobs.
09 Feb 2017
Tyre prices rise in Europe
The European Rubber Journal is today reporting that higher costs of raw materials, particularly natural rubber, has prompted further price rises by major tyre manufacturers in Europe. Michelin announced an 8 per cent increase in prices in Europe earlier this month (February), with Goodyear now reported to be planning a similar 8 per cent increase
09 Feb 2017
Employer responsibility to employees who drive for work highlighted
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and An Garda Síochána have launched a joint TV led campaign to underline the importance of putting proper measures in place to ensure the safety of all employees who drive for work. This includes both professional drivers and those who drive as part of their
09 Feb 2017
Chicago Pneumatic launches guides to improve pneumatic tool performance
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a series of Expert Corner Technical Guides to help improve pneumatic tool performance and workplace safety. Aimed at specifiers and users of pneumatic tools in the automotive, construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries, each Expert Guide has been compiled by a Chicago Pneumatic expert and offers practical advice for selecting, using and
09 Feb 2017
Kumho memorable success on Galway Rally
Kumho had high hopes of success on last weekend’s (February 4/5) Corrib Oil Galway International Rally, but exceeded all expectations by equipping not only the outright winning WRC Subaru of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy, and the Ford Fiesta of new signings Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble that annexed the all-important R5 class, but cars
08 Feb 2017
Kevin Burke Tyres earns Michelin agricultural tyre accreditation
Kevin Burke Tyres’ (KBT) Athenry depot has been awarded Exelagri dealer status for its agricultural tyre work by Michelin, joining a select group which hold this accolade in Ireland and becoming the first to service customers along the west coast. To join the Michelin Exelagri dealer partnership programme, the depot had to pass a stringent