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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25 Jan 2017
Michelin solutions UK management team to lead North European region
Michelin solutions UK Commercial Director Paul Davey and Sales Manager Richard Dale have expanded their roles to include functional support to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, in addition to their existing responsibilities within the UK and Ireland. Davey, who is appointed Michelin solutions Commercial Director North European region, explains: “Michelin solutions has been winning
25 Jan 2017
New boss at Formula 1 as Ecclestones steps aside
Liberty Media has completed its previously announced acquisition of F1, the iconic global motorsports business, from a consortium of sellers and has appointed Chase Carey as Chief Executive Officer of F1, in addition to his existing role as Chairman, and Bernie Ecclestone as Chairman Emeritus of F1. Chase Carey, Chairman and CEO of F1, said: “I am excited to
25 Jan 2017
Alvaro Parente set to defend Pirelli World Challenge
Factory Driver Alvaro Parente will return to racing in the USA during 2017 to defend the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) title with customer team K-PAX Racing. Parente will be part of a three-car assault on the championship with the McLaren 650S GT3. On his series debut, Parente stunned the PWC regulars winning six races of
24 Jan 2017
Davanti exhibits at AutoSport 2017
Merseyside based, high performance tyre specialist Davanti returned to this year’s Autosport International / Performance Car Show in January to capitalise on a very successful year in 2016. Established just over eighteen months ago this new dynamic brand has swiftly evolved into one of the most progressive and popular UHP tyre ranges in the UK
24 Jan 2017
Landsail exhibits at AutoSport International
Having exhibited at last year’s AutoSport / Performance Car Show in Birmingham, Landsail once again promoted its ever-growing range of patterns for the PCR and high performance sector with a distinctive motorsport theme. Landsail used this year’s event to further develop its trade network and also support and boost its ‘brand appeal’ to the motoring
23 Jan 2017
Pirelli in 100 pictures
The Archimede Library in Settimo Torinese is hosting and exhibition entitled “Pirelli in 100 Pictures. Beauty, Innovation, Manufacturing”. The exhibition traces over 140 years of Pirelli: factory workers, technology, new product research, relationships with the arts and innovative communications, motorsports and the famous calendar. It is also the opportunity to present first pictures of a
23 Jan 2017
Yokohama unveils 100th anniversary logo
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has unveiled a new logo that will be used during 2017, when the Company celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding. The logo will be used on a wide variety of items from January until the end of December. The logo’s design expresses the Company’s pride in its 100-year history
20 Jan 2017
Yokohama successfully launches three new tyres at Autosport International
Premium tyre manufacturer Yokohama has reported a successful launch of three new tyres to its award-winning range at Autosport International. Visitors to Yokohama’s stand were able to view a wide selection of tyres from across the manufacturer’s motorsport, passenger car and SUV ranges including three new tyres for the UK, which showcase the Japanese manufacturer’s
19 Jan 2017
Michelin CrossClimate+ tyres offer consistent through-life traction in snow
Fleets currently taking advantage of the year-round traction offered by Michelin’s multi-award-winning CrossClimate tyres will soon also enjoy improved through-life performance in snow, as Michelin launches the CrossClimate+. Set for a January/February 2017 launch in 15- to 18-inch tyre sizes, Michelin CrossClimate+ fitments expand on the range’s unique status as a summer tyre with winter
19 Jan 2017
Techplus adds alloy wheel straightener to product range
Workshop equipment specialists Techplus, has added an new alloy wheel straightener to its impressive product portfolio. The Atex Professional Pro Rim Repair System can repair rims from 10 to 26 inches, and features a digital measuring system, gear box, lathe and joystick control. The Atex Professional Pro Rim Repair System is easy to use and
19 Jan 2017
Millions of Brits bamboozled by basic car maintenance
Millions of Brits have admitted being completely mystified by even the simplest car maintenance, a new survey has found. More than four in 10 motorists don’t know how to change a flat tyre, with 37 per cent claiming they wouldn’t be able to find the spare wheel. Six in 10 could not replace a bulb