A new report shows that EU tyre labelling legislation whilst intended to help consumers make more informed decisions when purchasing tyres, so far has failed to have a significant impact on consumers’ purchasing behaviour or on sales of high-performance tyres in the year since it was introduced.
Today marks the start of European Week for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s campaign theme is “working together for risk prevention” which urges managers and employees to work in close cooperation with a view to making workplaces as safe and healthy as possible.
The AA Rescue centre has seen a significant increase in callouts for tyre blowouts since the beginning of October. This coincides with the results of an AA survey which shows that 11 per cent of motorists have had a tyre blow out in the last four years.
The Nokian WR D3 winter tyre scored the top rating “good” and was “especially recommended” in a winter tyre test conducted by the German automobile club ADAC.
Bridgestone is adding to the newly-developed R-STEER 001 and R-DRIVE 001 truck tyres, currently available in size 315/80R22.5. Additional dimensions for the R-STEER 001 will be available in sizes 295/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5 and 385/65R22.5, while the R-DRIVE 001 will also be available in 295/80R22.5 as well as 315/70R22.5.
Trelleborg has extended its digital offering with the launch of its “TLC – Trelleborg Load Calculator” app for use on Android tablets. The app, already available for iPad and desktop, aids in the calculation of the optimum tyre inflation pressure on agricultural
A field of 51 candidates for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2014 awards was announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) today. The Continental Irish Car of the Year and Continental Irish Van of the Year will be revealed at a gala event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, on Thursday 21st
The EU Tire Label has an increasing influence on the purchasing decisions of European fleets. This is a key result of a recent survey commissioned by tyre manufacturer Goodyear involving truck fleet operators in five European countries. The survey, involving around 500 fleets in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain, covered four main areas of
TyreSafe’s family of road safety ambassadors, the McIntyres, are making their latest online appearance in a new ‘movie’ designed to help drivers stay safe on the road. In their latest episode, the safety conscious family star alongside their less well-informed neighbours, the Hazards, who are making their acting debut. While it may not have a
Continental’s ContiWinterContact TS 850 tyre has achieved the highest result in yet another test conducted by a renowned specialist magazine, with AutoBild sportscars (issue 11/13) rating it “exemplary.”