The Irish Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA) is holding an important meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday...
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08 Feb 2017
Techplus and Universal Tools look forward to exciting 2017

Techplus and Universal Tools is looking forward to an exciting 2017, on the back of big wins at the Irish Auto Trade Awards. Universal Tools, the manufacturers of the Aircat range of power tools was named as the Power Tools Manufacturer of the Year, at the Irish Auto Trade Awards last October, Represented exclusively in
08 Feb 2017
Bahco Tools now available at PJ Fallon & Son

If you’re lucky enough to visit the pit lane at the world renowned Le Mans 24 hour motor race in France you will see at least one top team working with Bahco tools. Since 2013 Bahco has been the official hand tool partner and supplier to the Signatech-Alpine team, which competes in the World Endurance
08 Feb 2017
Kumho exceeds Galway International Rally expectations

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
Goodyear to offer the full package at the CV Show

Returning to the CV Show for a fourth year, Goodyear will be highlighting its recently-introduced Goodyear Proactive Solutions, which has added to an already comprehensive package on offer to fleet operators. Last year, Goodyear highlighted the performance of the KMAX and FUELMAX products, and how they can aid fleet operators in reducing the total cost
08 Feb 2017
Vredestein tyres feature on JEC Race Series cars

Vredestein’s classic tyre range features on Jaguar XK120 and XK150 cars competing in the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XK Race Series. Premium tyre brand Vredestein awarded the Duncan Hamilton Trophy for its long-term support of the popular JEC Race Series (KX120-150 models, 1948-1961). Vredestein UK has been the main sponsor of the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club XK
07 Feb 2017
Pirelli co-operation with Daimler Buses continues

The Pirelli :01 range of original equipment products for Daimler Buses now includes the latest-generation Pirelli MC:01 (275/70R22.5) tyre, designed with an increased load index, suitable for new-generation transportation such as hybrid and electric vehicles, which require a greater axle load. Thanks to high mileage and low rolling resistance, which translate into a low cost
07 Feb 2017
Zenises on hand to help with Grand Tour finale

During a record-breaking run, in which Jeremy Clarkson’s Grand Tour smashed Amazon Prime’s viewer streaming record, Zenises was on hand to help the world’s number one car show end its first series on a high. Launching the final show from a spectacular setting in front of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, Clarkson introduced the Guinness record-breaking diamond
06 Feb 2017
Firestone unveils new van tyre

Firestone has unveiled a new van tyre that gives outstanding fuel economy and wet grip, with the durability to stand up to intensive daily use. The new -generation Vanhawk 2 builds on the renowned durability and wear life of Vanhawk, but significantly improved wet weather handling and fuel economy. Here’s what Firestone engineers have done
06 Feb 2017
Prestigious rally wins for Continental truck tyres

The KAMAZ-Master rally team won the Dakar Rally 2017 and the Africa Eco Race 2017, two of the world’s most challenging desert races, on Continental tyres. Covering thousands of kilometers on dirt roads, rough mountain ridges and desert sand, the premium tyres showed a continuously high performance and optimum durability throughout the different stages of
03 Feb 2017
PCL unveils new ACCURA MK4 digital tyre inflator

PCL has sprung stealthily into the ring with the release of this year’s hottest new tyre inflation product – the ACCURA MK4 Electronic Tyre Inflator for indoor and outdoor applications. Joining the market-leading MK4 family, including the AirForce MK4 and the MK4 High Pressure, the premium ACCURA MK4 is set to become the ‘Holy Grail’
03 Feb 2017
World premiere of Mitas 1000/50 R 25 SFT

Mitas is set to give a world premiere to its new 1000/50 R 25 SFT, at the SIMA fair in Paris, France, February 26-March 2. Pavel Kott, Product Manager for Mitas agricultural tyres, said: “The SFT tyre range is a backbone of the Mitas product offering for powerful agricultural machinery. By releasing the new 1000/50










