Joining the ranks of other major tyre companies, Maxxis International, has constructed its own world-class proving ground. The company held the grand opening of the new site on November 16 in Kunshan City, near Shanghai in Jiangsu Province, China.
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton – the winner of the last United States Grand Prix in 2008 – has won the first race at the Circuit of the Americas. Second place for Sebastian Vettel has put the Red Bull driver on the verge of a third consecutive title at the championship decider in Brazil next weekend.
Nokian, represented in Ireland by Agrigear has launched an online winter driving school, which aims to teach motorists how best to handle wintry driving conditions.
A Dorset-based agricultural contractor has finally replaced a set of Michelin XeoBib tyres after almost 9,000 hours in service. Blandford-based Pro-Ag Services specified a set of 600/60 R30 and 710/60 R42 XeoBib tyres as original equipment on a Fendt 820 tractor back in 2007.
Walsall-based coach operator Travelstar European expects to save thousands of pounds in running costs after becoming one of the first coach fleets to fit Michelin’s new 295/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres, following their UK launch in September 2012.
ITIA wants the tyre sector licensed and regulated by government, TyreTrade.ie can confirm. ITIA President Kevin Farrell says the focus of all ITIA projects this year has culminated in the drive for licensing programme.
Jochen Hahn and Castrol Team Hahn Racing, recently celebrated success by clinching the 2012 FIA European Truck Racing Championship at Le Mans in France.
