The Irish Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA) is holding an important meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Thursday...
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31 Jan 2017
Davanti adds MX5 Cup to performance racing mix

Davanti Tyres is set to become the official tyre sponsor of the 5Club Racing MX5 Cup for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. A perfect blend of performance, excitement and value, the MX5 Cup is a favourite among a growing number of car enthusiasts and serves as a perfect match for the uncompromising grip and performance
31 Jan 2017
Falken presents new summer tyres for light trucks and vans

Falken has expanded its product range by adding the Linam Van01, a summer tyre tailored for light trucks and vans. The Linam Van01 offers significantly improved service life, enhanced safety and outstanding performance on wet and uneven road surfaces. The optimised tread pattern, with large central sipes and a wide, flat profile, provides even pressure
30 Jan 2017
Pirelli leads the way in the prestige and premium sectors

Pirelli prides itself on its leadership of the prestige sector, and also continues to increase its presence in the premium category. Central to this is the ongoing success of the P Zero, the latest version of which was introduced last year, 30 years after its debut. The objective was to meet the growing demand for
27 Jan 2017
FCI breaks new ground as Michael Moroney appointed CEO

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) which has established a national office for farm and forestry contractors in Portlaoise. As the sole democratic organisation representing farm and forestry contractors in Ireland, it is Ireland’s member of the CEETTAR, the European Farm & Forestry Contractors Organisation. The FCI has also just announced
26 Jan 2017
Bigger and better Automechanika Birmingham on horizon

Automechanika Birmingham has made some new and exciting changes for 2017 and is set to deliver the UK and Ireland’s biggest automotive event, at the NEC in Birmingham, June 6-8. Growing to be 70 per cent bigger than the 2016 event, hosting over 750 quality exhibitors located in a new hall format and offering a
25 Jan 2017
Vredestein targets UK fleet market

With a product portfolio covering high-performance car tyres, comprising summer, winter and all-season options, as well as a comprehensive range of brand new tyres for light commercial vehicles, Vredestein is well positioned to supply a sector that is notoriously demanding of its tyres Part of tyre manufacturer Vredestein’s 2017 plan in the UK is to
25 Jan 2017
Federal factory destroyed in fire

A fire has destroyed a large part of Federal Tire’s manufacturing plant in Taoyuan city, in Taiwan. The fire broke out on Tuesday, January 17and the factory was seen engulfed in heavy flames. Firefighters were able to put out the blaze, but not until the plant had been burned to the ground, sending a thick
25 Jan 2017
TyreSafe issues part worn tyre warning

TyreSafe is urging Britain’s motorists to be extremely vigilant if considering used and not new tyres. Results of the most recent investigations in, which TyreSafe has been involved, just four of the 67 used tyres inspected were sold in compliance with legal regulations. Of those, more than half, 58 per cent, had defects impairing their
25 Jan 2017
UK councils warn about buying dangerous second-hand tyres

Motorists trying to save money could be dicing with death by buying dangerous second-hand tyres, with as many as 83 per cent of used tyres in some areas being sold illegally, warn councils. Part-worn tyres are being sold with serious safety defects, unsafe repairs and incorrect labelling, with some used tyres on sale found to
25 Jan 2017
Federal Tire set to open tyre manufacturing facility

Federal Tire is set to open a new tyre manufacturing plant Taoyuan city’s Guanyin District at the end of the second quarter. The Guanyin plant will be able to manufacture three million tyres per year, expanding to six million tyres in the long term. News of the new plant comes at a time when Federal
25 Jan 2017
TyreSafe concerned over MOT proposals

UK tyres safety organisation, TyreSafe, has again voiced concern at the impact on road safety of the government’s proposals to extend the MOT test ‘grace period’ on new vehicles to four years. Current legislation requires all new cars and motorcycles to undergo the first test at three years old. The comment is in response to










