Goodyear Dunlop has launched an information campaign designed to better inform commercial vehicle and fleet owners of the importance of ensuring road safety on winter roads.
Sixty per cent of motorists drive with tyres that are underinflated – that’s according to tyre manufacturer Michelin which is currently advising Irish motorists to be sure and get a grip this winter.
More than one in four light commercial vehicles stopped by the Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (VOSA) in the UK in roadworthiness checks received “prohbition” notices because of the condition of their tyres.
With the nights quickly drawing in, TyreSafe is encouraging motorists to consider fitting winter tyres, which are the safest option when the temperature drops below seven degrees celsius.
Pirelli P Zero OE on BMW X5 and X6 Pirelli’s well-established technical partnership with BMW has been highlighted with the latest homologation: the German manufacturer has chosen the 21-inch P Zero as original equipment on its most powerful SUVs, the X5 and X6 (E70). This latest fitment lines up alongside the other Pirelli tyres that
Nearly 40 per cent of Irish drivers admit to shouting or getting angry behind the wheel on a weekly basis – with a very angry 11.5 per cent admitting to daily bouts of road rage.
Frank Kelly and Martin Brady secured victory in the 2012 Germaines of Baltinglass Mini Stages Rally on Sunday in their Ford Escort, having led the Garda Síochána Motor Club organised event throughout and recorded fastest or joint fastest time on five of the six stages.
The President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano met with Pirelli chairman and CEO Marco Tronchetti and other top management to mark the 140th anniversary of the company’s foundation in 1872.
A third consecutive victory for Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, following on from his success in Singapore and Japan, has made the drivers’ championship even closer heading into the final four rounds of the season.
