31.08.2009 Tyre Safety enters the Irish classroom with Uniroyal Uniroyal in Ireland is partnering with the Rosemary Smith Driving Academy to highlight the importance of tyre safety to the teenage learner driver. It marks the first time secondary school pupils have undergone tyre-specific tuition in this form. More...

31.08.2009 Continental completes Matador take over Continental has completed the aquisistion of Matador, following the purchase of the 34 per cent stake held by the Cyprus-based M.I.L. Investments Ltd for £41.1 million. More...

31.08.2009 Goodyear and United Steelworkers finalise deal Goodyear Tire & Rubber has reached, what it describes as a “tentative agreement” with the United Steelworkers (USW) on a new master contract covering about 10,300 employees at seven plants in the United States. More...

31.08.2009 Bridgestone at the 2009 IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt Bridgestone will be present at the 63rd edition of the IAA International Motor Show this year (17-27 September), with a 284 square stand (D 05) in Hall 8. The theme of the stand will reflect Bridgestone’s long-term strategy of safety and environmental protection. More...

31.08.2009 Goodyear celebrations To celebrate its 111th year in business, Goodyear is recognising its most significant moments in history with a compilation of its top 111 innovations, inspirations and historic firsts. More...

28.08.2009 Kumho shod Donnelly extends Irish Tarmac Championship lead Eugene Donnelly had much to celebrate after taking his Kumho-shod Skoda Fabia WRC to a dramatic final stage win on last weekend’s (August 21/22) Ulster Rally. More...

28.08.2009 Free fuel vouchers with Michelin tyres Fuel will always be a large part of a vehicle’s running costs and even more so now fuel prices are starting to creep back up. More...

28.08.2009 Hankook co-sponsors Audi Cup 2009 Hankook Tire re-affirmed its association with professional football last month when it co-sponsored the Audi Cup 2009. More...

28.08.2009 Scale of damage at tyre recycling plant revealed The scale of the damage at a tyre recycling plant in the UK has been revealed after the huge blaze which took hold there last week. More...

28.08.2009 Dunlop confirmed as sponsor of 2010 24 H of Dubai Dunlop has been confirmed at the headline sponsor of the 24 H of Dubai. More...

27.08.2009 ATS Euromaster focuses on web promotion Motorists looking for a great deal on their new tyres can now surf the web and print a series of discount vouchers redeemable at any ATS Euromaster centre in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. More...

27.08.2009 Time to ‘go nitro’ says Kwik-Fit UK motorists could save £1.2 billion by replacing the air in their tyres with Nitrogen, according to Kwik-Fit. More...

27.08.2009 Pirelli travels to Montreal Pirelli Motorsport travels to Montreal, Canada this week, bringing over 2,000 P Zero racing slicks and a team of engineers and technical personnel for Saturday’s Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Montreal 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.  More...

27.08.2009 Take the money and ride Cooper Tire in the United States has relaunched its highly successful "Take the Money and Ride" rebate programme. More...

27.08.2009 Toyo Tire plans plant in China Toyo Tire is planning to build a new tyre plant in China in response to increasing demands in the local market. More...

27.08.2009 Cambridgeshire tyre fire The Fire Service in Cambridgeshire has confirmed that a fire at a tyre recycling deport will be left to burn itself out. More...

26.08.2009 Autoquip revamps website Automotive Equipment Specialists, Autoquip has recently revamped its website, www.autoquip.ie. More...

26.08.2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets Goodyear RunOnFlat technology The new Mercedes E-Class is equipped with a comprehensive package of advanced safety features, including an option for Goodyear's next generation RunOnFlat Tyre technology. More...

26.08.2009 CSO figures confirm new car sales continue to decline There were just 4,355 new private cars licensed in July, compared with 16,175, compared with the same month last year, a decrease of 73.1 according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office released on Tuesday. More...

26.08.2009 Ford boss calls for scrappage scheme The introduction of the emissions based VRT system on new cars last July partly explains why new car sales last month were down more than 70 per cent on the corresponding period last year, Eddie Murphy, Chairman & Managing Director of Ford Ireland believes. More...

26.08.2009 11,500 jobs could be lost by year-end The Irish motor industry has shed 6,500 jobs since the beginning of the year and another 5,000 could end up drawing Job Seekers’ Allowance before year-end, according to industry analysts. More...

26.08.2009 Yokohama launches ADVAN Sport ZPS(r) Yokohama is now offering drivers ultra high-performance and security following the US debut of its all-new runflat tyre, the ADVAN Sport ZPS(r) (Zero Pressure System). More...

25.08.2009 Michelin appoints new Commercial Director Malcolm Scovell has been appointed as Commercial Director for Michelin Tyre PLC with responsibility for the UK and Republic of Ireland. More...

25.08.2009 Tyrexpo Africa 2010 Visitor pre-registration for Tyrexpo Africa'10 is now open and visitors can register on-line at the website. More...

25.08.2009 Toyo OE on new Lexus in North America The new Lexus HS250h will be fitted with Toyo tyres as Original Equipment, which its is launched in North America in the coming weeks. More...

24.08.2009 Bosch unveils new tyre service equipment range Bosch launches new range of tyre service and alignment equipment. More...

24.08.2009 Toyo confirms Lancer Evolution X fitment Toyo Tire Europe is supplying its Proxes R19 on the UK version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 (U.K. version). More...

24.08.2009 Yokohama eyes Russian investment Yokohama has unveiled plans to set up a manufacturing base in Russia. More...

24.08.2009 Maxxis extends football sponsorship Maxxis has signed new sponsorship deals with Sunderland AFC and Aston Villa FC. More...

24.08.2009 Firehawk GT Pursuit tops in tyre test Firestone’s Firehawk GT Pursuit has been rated “best tyre” by specialist magazine Police Fleet Manager in the United States. More...

21.08.2009 ITIA Annual Golf Outing The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) will hold its annual Golf outing at Glasson Golf Club, Athlone on Thursday, September 3. More...

21.08.2009 DHL confirmed as NTDA sponsor The National Tyre Distributors Association in the UK has confirmed that logistics expert, DHL Automotive, will jointly sponsor the forthcoming NTDA Annual Dinner and TAFF Awards, which is being held in Manchester next month. More...

21.08.2009 Questions over TPMS technologies Ground breaking legislation passed by the European Parliament earlier this year will see all new cars sold in Europe from 2012 fitted as standard with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). More...

21.08.2009 Goodyear supports world record An Australian couple has smashed the Guinness world record for fuel economy by nine full miles per gallon – on Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max radials. More...

21.08.2009 Work on those recommendation rates Tyre retailers need to work hard on their recommendation rates to boost their business, a survey conducted in the United States, has revealed. More...

21.08.2009 Apollo eyes Volkswagen OE deal Apollo Tyres Limited working on a deal to supply its products to Volkswagen AG’s European operations according to reports. More...

20.08.2009 Two-year warranties at Techplus Techplus, in conjunction with Snap On Equipment is now offering extended warranties across its range of workshop equipment. More...

20.08.2009 Fallon prepares to launch new website PJ Fallon & Sons is poised to unveil its new website in the coming weeks, www.tyretrade.ie can confirm. More...

20.08.2009 Continental highlights benefits of fuel calculator The greatest cost for the vast majority of commercial vehicle operators is that of fuel. With this in mind Continental Tyre Group is highlighting the benefits of using its free online fuel saving calculator to lower operational costs. More...

20.08.2009 Worn tyre survey More than three quarters of motorists Gloucester are driving round on worn tyres, a three-month survey by a local tyre dealer has confirmed. More...

20.08.2009 Schaeffler / Continental merger moves step closer The Schaeffler Group’s attempts to merge with Continental AG moved a step closer this week when it reched a deal with its banks to refinance €12 billion in debt. More...

20.08.2009 Goodyear relaunches Fierce barnd in United States Goodyear is poised to relaunch its “Fierce” high performance brand in the United States. More...

20.08.2009 New tyre pressure monitoring system Motorists can reduce their fuel bills and increase the life of their tyres, by fitting a tyre pressure monitoring system to their car, UK based TyreSure has claimed. More...

20.08.2009 Cooper unveils new Discoverer range Cooper Tire Europe has unveiled its second generation Discoverer range of 4x4 tyres, the UK-built Discoverer M+S2. More...

19.08.2009 Hankook looking forward to Le Mans Series The Hankook Team Farnbacher will be on the starting line for the legendary 1,000 kilometre race of the Le Mans Series at the Nürburgring in Germany on Sunday. More...

19.08.2009 Tyre fire extinguished Firefighters in Derry have managed to extinguish a fire at a tyre depot, more than two days after in began. More...

19.08.2009 Hankook plans Intercontinental Rally Challenge 2010 Hankook is planning a full assault on the Intercontinental Rally Challenge 2010. More...

19.08.2009 Goodyear and NASA Invent ‘Spring Tyre' The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company have developed an airless tyre to transport large, long-range vehicles across the surface of the moon. More...

18.08.2009 Barbecue winner announced One lucky lady in Co. Waterford is looking forward to a break in the weather, so that she can try out her new €800 Barbecue, courtesy of Patch Tyre Euipment. More...

18.08.2009 ECI International launches Tyrexpo India for 2011 India is set to have its own dedicated tyre and equipment exhibition following confirmation of plans to stage Tyrexpo India in Chennai in July 2011. More...

18.08.2009 Apollo factory to produce Vredestein tyres Apollo Tyres’ new factory in India’s Chennai state will produce Vredestein branded passenger car tyres, according to reports. More...

18.08.2009 World Championship winner uses Avon Cobra tyres! Bike builder Dave Cook has seen his ‘Rambler’ crowned as this year’s World Champion machine – and it sits on Avon tyres! More...

18.08.2009 Bridgestone unveils new Dueler in North America Bridgestone has unveiled its next generation all-terrain tyre - the Dueler - in North America. More...

18.08.2009 Firth clinches Avon Tyres British GT4 championship A metal commodities trader from Wakefield has been crowned the 2009 Avon Tyres British GT4 champion, after clinching the prestigious title at Silverstone on Sunday. More...

17.08.2009 Last chance to win a Barbecue worth €800 The clock is ticking in Patch Tyre Equipment’s great summer give away – a Barbecue worth €800. More...

17.08.2009 Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Month Patrick McKenna, 21, from Swords, Co Dublin, has once again impressed the judges with his performances during the month of June, while competing in the British Formula Ford Championship. More...

17.08.2009 Out and about with Continental Tyres Continental Tyres is providing great discount deals this summer for family days out at over 300 attractions across Ireland and the UK. More...

17.08.2009 Wolfrace adds new finish to Triad Wolfrace, represented in Ireland by Kirkby Tyres & Wheels has added a new finish to its hugely popular Asia-Tec traid range. More...

17.08.2009 Bridgestone exclusive tyre supplier to BMW Driver Training Bridgestone has signed a three-year contract to supply tyres to BMW Driver Training, a business group in the BMW M GmbH division offering specialised programmes to improve individual driver skills, reactions and awareness. More...

17.08.2009 Earth moves for Hills Group after Michelin tyre trial Hills Quarry Products, a division of the family-owned Hills Group in the UK, is seeing an increase in operating hours and fewer tyre related breakdowns after switching to Michelin's premium XHA and XADN tyres for its nine-strong quarry fleet. More...

17.08.2009 Federal adds Himalaya to SUV range Federal has unveiled its latest winter tyre - the Himalaya for SUV and 4x4 markets. More...

17.08.2009 Michelin agricultural contractor panel The Michelin Agricultural Contractor Panel hosted its first event this summer at the Agricultural Showground, Stoneleigh to show trailer braking demonstrations which highlight the poor efficiency of many farm and agricultural operator’s trailer brake systems that are on our roads. More...

17.08.2009 Avon Tyres and Caterham Cars aim for maximum grip Avon Tyres’ most uncompromising ultra-high performance tyre, the ZZR, is set to be paired with another equally high-performance product, the Caterham Superlight range. More...

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10.08.2009 Win a Barbecue worth €800 at www.patchtyre-equipment.ie Patch Tyre Equipment, to celebrate its 16th year in business, is offering one lucky visitor to the company’s website the opportunity of winning a state-of-the-art Stainless Steel Barbecue worth €800. More...

10.08.2009 Bumper issue Tyre Trade Journal out now A bumper edition of the Tyre Trade Journal is now in circulation. More...

10.08.2009 ITIA Newsletter out this week The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has revived its Newsletter and its will be delivered to members this week. More...

10.08.2009 Putting the electric car on trial… The Irish Government has stated that it hopes to have 10 per cent of vehicles on Irish roads running on electricity by 2020. More...

10.08.2009 Van den Ban extends Novex range Van den Ban is extending its Van Speed range with the Van Speed 2, which is an 8 ply tyre for trailers and caravans and will be available in 21 sizes from 155/R13C to 235/65R16C. More...

07.08.2009 Ravaglioli hosts Patch Tyre Equipment Ravaglioli, the leading supplier of quality workshop equipment, as part of its ongoing commitment to its pan-European distribution network, recently held an intensive three-day training course on its wide range of tyre changers, wheel balancers and wheel alignment equipment. More...

07.08.2009 Hofmann unveils monty Universal 2 tyre changer The innovative minds at Hofmann have designed a "lever-less" tyre changer to meet the ever-changing demands of tyre shops, automotive garages, car dealerships and specialty shops. More...

07.08.2009 NTDA confirms ECI International as sponsor of 2009 TAFF Awards ECI International, organisers of Brityrex 2010, the UK tyre and garage equipment exhibition, have been confirmed as the new sponsor of the NTDA’s TAFF Awards (Tyre and Fast Fit Awards) for 2009. More...

07.08.2009 Toyo Garit G5 features Micro Toyo’s GARIT G5 studless tyre features a high-performance rubber additive known as Micromorph, which helps the tyre maintain softness and flexibility, even at sub-zero temperatures for improved road handling and stronger grip on winter road surfaces including snow and ice. More...

07.08.2009 Yokohama launches Advan Sport run flat in United States Yokohama has announced the US release of its new run-flat Advan Sport ZPS (Zero Pressure System). More...

07.08.2009 Toyo supports Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race Toyo is supplying tyres for the Lammertink Racing team, which is entered in Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race 2009. More...

06.08.2009 Continental’s employees full of bright ideas Continental’s employees came up with almost 300,000 ways in which to improve the efficiency of the company last year. More...

06.08.2009 Vintage Tyre launches another “new” classic tyre Owners of the ubiquitous French Citroen H van have had a difficult time over the last few years sourcing their unusual metric sized tyres, so they will be pleased to learn that Vintage Tyres have been working closely with Vredestein with the aim of reintroducing them. More...

06.08.2009 Cooper Tire expands tyre line up Cooper Tire recently announced an expanded size offering for a wide variety of its passenger, ultra-high performance, SUV and light truck tyress. More...

06.08.2009 Yokohama extends relationship with WTCC Yokohama’s status as official control tyre supplier to the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) has been extended to the end of the 2012 season. More...

06.08.2009 Bridgestone issues tread depth plea Bridgestone is urging motorists not to allow the tread depth on their vehicle’s tyres to drop below the legal minimum, in a bid to save money. More...

06.08.2009 Marangoni unveils Trio Super Marangoni, has unveiled its Trio Super 63" machine for retreading large size Earthmover Mover tyres (up to and including 63"). More...

05.08.2009 New software improves tyre management Innovative ‘Garage Monitoring Software’ allows race teams to monitor pressure and temperature of up to 240 tyres at once.  More...

05.08.2009 Michelin statement on crane tyres Michelin has issued a statement advising customers not to use 445/95 R 25 X Crane 174F tyres with axle weights of over 15,600 kgs. More...

05.08.2009 Toyo unveils new eco logo Toyo Tyres has unveiled an updated version of it “eco mark” logo and its intention to adopt it for global use. More...

05.08.2009 Cooper Tire helps “Rambling Rat” Cooper Tire is supporting a charity expedition, which is travelling across the world to highlight the plight of children living in poverty. More...

05.08.2009 Van Drivers get tread warning A quarter of van drivers never check the condition of their vehicle’s tyres, according to a survey by leading UK high street insurance retailer Swinton. More...

04.08.2009 Bridgestone third generation run-flat tyres offer more Bridgestone recently demonstrated its new third generation run-flat tyres to the media at its Europe Proving Ground (EUPG) near Rome. More...

04.08.2009 New 'Spring Tyre' helps astronauts manage heavier loads NASA and Goodyear have developed an airless tyre to transport large, long-range vehicles across the surface of the moon. More...

04.08.2009 ‘Fortis’ – Kumho’s new go anywhere eco-friendly SUV tyre Kumho says that it is a tyre manufacturer with a conscience. Well what else would they say? More...

04.08.2009 Superbrands Survey Top Industry Marques Superbrands has released its 2009 Superbrands and Business Superbrands survey results, and several familiar names appear in the respective top 500 lists this year. More...

04.08.2009 The fastest car wheels in the world A Land Speed Record vehicle is first and foremost a car. It may be travelling at jet-fighter speeds (or, in the case of BLOODHOUND, rather faster!) and using a range of aerospace technology, but it is still a car which (under FIA regulations) requires at least 4 wheels. More...

04.08.2009 Cooper enters fuel efficiency market In order to meet consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, Cooper Tire has added its first low-rolling resistance tire line — the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) — to its product portfolio. More...

31.07.2009 Irish tyre industry urged to support Keep Katie Awake Campaign The Irish tyre industry has been urged to throw its weight of support behind the Keep Katie Awake Campaign. More...

31.07.2009 EPA unveils new battery disposal guide The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a new guide for retailers of industrial and automotive batteries to achieve compliance under the Batteries and Accumulator Regulations. More...

31.07.2009 Tyre Care unveils revamped website In the recent past Tyre Care has revamped its website, www.tyrecare.ie in recognition of the fact that more and more tyre retailers are turning to the Internet as an important source of information. More...

30.07.2009 Double Coin adds 12 new sizes to truck tyre range Double Coin has added 12 new sizes to its ever-popular truck tyre range. More...

30.07.2009 Tune into tyre pressure Satellite TV viewers in the UK and Ireland have been advised to check their digital signals as often as the would check their car’s tyre pressures, prompting a response from Michelin that viewers could be left with fuzzy signals if they follow that advice. More...

30.07.2009 SMEs continue to shed jobs ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association’s, latest bi-monthly pay and conditions survey, provides categorical evidence that SMEs are continuing to shed jobs and introduce pay cuts across the board, in response to ongoing difficult trading conditions. More...

30.07.2009 TyreSafe teams with RoadSafe TyreSafe and RoadSafe, two of the UK's most influential industry-based road safety organisations, have formalised a reciprocal agreement. More...

30.07.2009 Bridgestone’s Italian employees help Abruzzo earthquake victims Bridgestone Europe has stepped into help survivors of the Abruzzo earthquake in Italy with a donation of €41,000 to local Italian organisations. More...

29.07.2009 Top Tyres celebrates 25 years in business Top Tyres in Wexford recently celebrated 25 years in business with radio and press promotions and an open evening for its customers, run in conjunction with Bridgestone tyres. More...

29.07.2009 Continental tyres pay dividends A 15 year policy of using only Continental tyres on its 120 tractor units and trailers has paid off for leading UK bitumen supplier Nynas with its annual tyre budget now lower than it was decade ago. More...

29.07.2009 Michelin tyre trial is food for thought for Frank Wright Animal feed manufacturer Frank Wright Trouw Nutrition International is switching to Michelin tyres across its fleet of 20 forklift trucks following a successful trial of Michelin XZM tyres at its Derbyshire headquarters. More...

28.07.2009 Healys open new First Stop Healys Tyre and Exhaust has moved to new purpose built premises in Naas, ajacent to the town’s busy retail park. More...

28.07.2009 Patch Tyre Equipment adds King Tony to product range As part of the company’s 16th anniversary celebrations Patch Tyre Equipment has added the King Tony range of workshop tools to its growing product portfolio. More...

28.07.2009 Cooper goes automated The Cooper Tire and Rubber Co has achieved estimated annual savings $ 10 million by automating its sort and palletising systems at it three factories in the United States. More...

27.07.2009 Major international marketing drive underway for Brityrex 2010 A major marketing campaign is underway to promote the next staging of Brityrex International, which will take place at Manchester Central between October 5 -7, 2010. More...

27.07.2009 Michelin teams with Harley Davidson For the first time in their long history, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have joined forces to develop the all-new MICHELIN Scorcher(TM) "31" tyre, which carries both companies' trademarks on its sidewalls and the signature Harley-Davidson logo carved into the shoulder. More...

27.07.2009 Ford chooses Goodyear Ford has chosen Goodyear’s new energy-efficient 16-inch Assurance Fuel Max tyre as original equipment on its 2010 Fusion S vehicle in the United States. More...

27.07.2009 Pirelli confirmed as British Rally Championship official tyre supplier An agreement has been reached for Pirelli to continue as the Official Control Tyre Supplier to the MSA British Rally Championship for a further three years. More...

24.07.2009 Ireland and UK amongst worst tyre offenders Ireland and the UK are amongst the Europe’s worst offenders when it comes to driving on dangerous tyres, a survey has confirmed. More...

24.07.2009 Michelin appoints new commercial director for truck and bus Bill Schafer, 42, has been appointed Commercial Director of Michelin’s truck and bus operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. More...

24.07.2009 Magna launches new solid tyres Magna has unveiled three new solid tyre sizes - 26.5-25; 29-5-25; and 35/65-33. More...

24.07.2009 Goodyear goes viral Goodyear's latest advertising campaigns are accompanied by humorous virals depicting unexpected situations arising from everyday scenarios. More...

24.07.2009 Vredestein Quatrac 3 SUV - a tyre for all seasons The Quatrac 3, the phenomenally successful all-season tyre introduced by Vredestein in 2007, is now also available for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV’s). More...

23.07.2009 Pirelli confirms high performance credentials Pirelli has confirmed its position as a tyre of reference for high performance cars with a number of OE approvals this summer. More...

23.07.2009 Goodyear team with Haweka on agri-wheel alignment Goodyear has teamed up with Haweka to promote the benefits of tractor wheel alignment. More...

23.07.2009 Michelin’s new truck tyre Michelin is poised to introduce the market's first 295/60 R 22.5 multi-purpose tyre - the new X MultiWay XD for truck drive axles. More...

22.07.2009 Barry clinches Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Eniskerry rally driver Daniel Barry has landed the Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge 2009, following last weekend’s victory in the Swansea Bay Rally. More...

22.07.2009 Daly takes Group N victory in the Circuit of Munster rally Eamon Daly finished an impressive third place overall and first place in Group N category at the recent Circuit of Munster Rally, round 4 of the 2009 Dunlop Irish National Rally Championship. More...

22.07.2009 Brityrex 2010 A major marketing campaign is underway to promote the next staging of Brityrex International, which will take place at Manchester Central between October 5 -7, 2010. More...

22.07.2009 Michelin now on Twitter Michelin has started using Twitter. The tweets will include product information, tyre facts and tips, news of consumer offers and events. More...

22.07.2009 Hankook Tire supports University project Hankook Tire is continuing its support of the Robotics Research Lab at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern in Germany. More...

22.07.2009 Continental considering capital increase Continental AG is believed to be considering a €1 billion capital increase, according to reports. More...

22.07.2009 Cooper focuses on fuel efficiency Cooper Tire is focusing on greater fuel efficiency with the launch of its first low-rolling resistance tyre line - the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency). More...

21.07.2009 Industrial Tyre Specialists revamps website Industrial Tyre Specialists has revamped its website, www.industrialtyre.eu. More...

21.07.2009 Star Drive on the Isle of Man For 21-year old rising Fermanagh rally star, Alastair Fisher, the recent Rally Isle of Man, a round of the prestigious British Rally Championship, really was a star turn for the up and coming rally driver. More...

21.07.2009 Continental on top in ADAC survey Nearly one in four ADAC members would choose Continental tyres, according to the latest 'Tyre Monitor 2009' survey carried out among 4,000 ADAC members. More...

21.07.2009 Michelin launches UK's first accredited earthmover tyre repairs programme Michelin has launched the industry's first accredited earthmover tyre repairs programme, designed to raise the standard of repairs and ensure increased safety, performance and value for operators. More...

21.07.2009 Proxes R888 is the tyre of choice for Wheeler Dealers TV show Wheeler Dealers, one of Discovery's flagship shows, were upgrading a Porsche 944 into a track day car, and naturally wanted some stunning tyres with breathtaking performance to go on this beautiful classic! More...

21.07.2009 Motorists ageing tyre warning Motorists in the UK have been warned of the dangers of driving on worn tyres, and reminded of other rubber-related risks they need to be aware of. More...

21.07.2009 MIRA chooses Hofmann Leading UK automotive design, development and certification consultancy, MIRA has opted for a Hofmann geodyna 6900p wheel balancer for its vehicle dynamics laboratory. More...

20.07.2009 Wolfrace adds to product range Wolfrace has added to its wide range of alloy wheels with the introduction of the Trenta - a wheel that is widely regarded as ‘ground breaking’ in terms of quality and choice. More...

20.07.2009 TyreSafe advises on caravan tyres TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation is reminding caravanners to make sure all of their tyres are safe for travel before taking to the road. More...

20.07.2009 New RSA road safety campaign The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new new road safety campaign, which calls on women not to get into a car with a man who drives dangerously. More...

20.07.2009 Bridgestone-brand tyres are now available on every BMW series When it comes to fitting a high performance tyre with the ultimate driving machine®, “M’s” the word at Bridgestone. More...

20.07.2009 Bridgestone to build a plant for retread materials in Thailand Bridgestone has announced its decision to construct a new plant for the production of precure tread for retread tyres. More...

20.07.2009 Cutting down on motoring costs British motorists are attempting to save money on their motoring costs, according to new research. More...

31.07.2009 Irish tyre industry urged to support Keep Katie Awake Campaign The Irish tyre industry has been urged to throw its weight of support behind the Keep Katie Awake Campaign. More...

31.07.2009 EPA unveils new battery disposal guide The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a new guide for retailers of industrial and automotive batteries to achieve compliance under the Batteries and Accumulator Regulations. More...

31.07.2009 Tyre Care unveils revamped website In the recent past Tyre Care has revamped its website, www.tyrecare.ie in recognition of the fact that more and more tyre retailers are turning to the Internet as an important source of information. More...

30.07.2009 Double Coin adds 12 new sizes to truck tyre range Double Coin has added 12 new sizes to its ever-popular truck tyre range. More...

30.07.2009 Tune into tyre pressure Satellite TV viewers in the UK and Ireland have been advised to check their digital signals as often as the would check their car’s tyre pressures, prompting a response from Michelin that viewers could be left with fuzzy signals if they follow that advice. More...

30.07.2009 SMEs continue to shed jobs ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association’s, latest bi-monthly pay and conditions survey, provides categorical evidence that SMEs are continuing to shed jobs and introduce pay cuts across the board, in response to ongoing difficult trading conditions. More...

30.07.2009 TyreSafe teams with RoadSafe TyreSafe and RoadSafe, two of the UK's most influential industry-based road safety organisations, have formalised a reciprocal agreement. More...

30.07.2009 Bridgestone’s Italian employees help Abruzzo earthquake victims Bridgestone Europe has stepped into help survivors of the Abruzzo earthquake in Italy with a donation of €41,000 to local Italian organisations. More...

29.07.2009 Top Tyres celebrates 25 years in business Top Tyres in Wexford recently celebrated 25 years in business with radio and press promotions and an open evening for its customers, run in conjunction with Bridgestone tyres. More...

29.07.2009 Continental tyres pay dividends A 15 year policy of using only Continental tyres on its 120 tractor units and trailers has paid off for leading UK bitumen supplier Nynas with its annual tyre budget now lower than it was decade ago. More...

29.07.2009 Michelin tyre trial is food for thought for Frank Wright Animal feed manufacturer Frank Wright Trouw Nutrition International is switching to Michelin tyres across its fleet of 20 forklift trucks following a successful trial of Michelin XZM tyres at its Derbyshire headquarters. More...

28.07.2009 Healys open new First Stop Healys Tyre and Exhaust has moved to new purpose built premises in Naas, ajacent to the town’s busy retail park. More...

28.07.2009 Patch Tyre Equipment adds King Tony to product range As part of the company’s 16th anniversary celebrations Patch Tyre Equipment has added the King Tony range of workshop tools to its growing product portfolio. More...

28.07.2009 Cooper goes automated The Cooper Tire and Rubber Co has achieved estimated annual savings $ 10 million by automating its sort and palletising systems at it three factories in the United States. More...

27.07.2009 Major international marketing drive underway for Brityrex 2010 A major marketing campaign is underway to promote the next staging of Brityrex International, which will take place at Manchester Central between October 5 -7, 2010. More...

27.07.2009 Michelin teams with Harley Davidson For the first time in their long history, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have joined forces to develop the all-new MICHELIN Scorcher(TM) "31" tyre, which carries both companies' trademarks on its sidewalls and the signature Harley-Davidson logo carved into the shoulder. More...

27.07.2009 Ford chooses Goodyear Ford has chosen Goodyear’s new energy-efficient 16-inch Assurance Fuel Max tyre as original equipment on its 2010 Fusion S vehicle in the United States. More...

27.07.2009 Pirelli confirmed as British Rally Championship official tyre supplier An agreement has been reached for Pirelli to continue as the Official Control Tyre Supplier to the MSA British Rally Championship for a further three years. More...

24.07.2009 Ireland and UK amongst worst tyre offenders Ireland and the UK are amongst the Europe’s worst offenders when it comes to driving on dangerous tyres, a survey has confirmed. More...

24.07.2009 Michelin appoints new commercial director for truck and bus Bill Schafer, 42, has been appointed Commercial Director of Michelin’s truck and bus operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. More...

24.07.2009 Magna launches new solid tyres Magna has unveiled three new solid tyre sizes - 26.5-25; 29-5-25; and 35/65-33. More...

24.07.2009 Goodyear goes viral Goodyear's latest advertising campaigns are accompanied by humorous virals depicting unexpected situations arising from everyday scenarios. More...

24.07.2009 Vredestein Quatrac 3 SUV - a tyre for all seasons The Quatrac 3, the phenomenally successful all-season tyre introduced by Vredestein in 2007, is now also available for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV’s). More...

23.07.2009 Pirelli confirms high performance credentials Pirelli has confirmed its position as a tyre of reference for high performance cars with a number of OE approvals this summer. More...

23.07.2009 Goodyear team with Haweka on agri-wheel alignment Goodyear has teamed up with Haweka to promote the benefits of tractor wheel alignment. More...

23.07.2009 Michelin’s new truck tyre Michelin is poised to introduce the market's first 295/60 R 22.5 multi-purpose tyre - the new X MultiWay XD for truck drive axles. More...

22.07.2009 Barry clinches Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Eniskerry rally driver Daniel Barry has landed the Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge 2009, following last weekend’s victory in the Swansea Bay Rally. More...

22.07.2009 Daly takes Group N victory in the Circuit of Munster rally Eamon Daly finished an impressive third place overall and first place in Group N category at the recent Circuit of Munster Rally, round 4 of the 2009 Dunlop Irish National Rally Championship. More...

22.07.2009 Brityrex 2010 A major marketing campaign is underway to promote the next staging of Brityrex International, which will take place at Manchester Central between October 5 -7, 2010. More...

22.07.2009 Michelin now on Twitter Michelin has started using Twitter. The tweets will include product information, tyre facts and tips, news of consumer offers and events. More...

22.07.2009 Hankook Tire supports University project Hankook Tire is continuing its support of the Robotics Research Lab at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern in Germany. More...

22.07.2009 Continental considering capital increase Continental AG is believed to be considering a €1 billion capital increase, according to reports. More...

22.07.2009 Cooper focuses on fuel efficiency Cooper Tire is focusing on greater fuel efficiency with the launch of its first low-rolling resistance tyre line - the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency). More...

21.07.2009 Industrial Tyre Specialists revamps website Industrial Tyre Specialists has revamped its website, www.industrialtyre.eu. More...

21.07.2009 Star Drive on the Isle of Man For 21-year old rising Fermanagh rally star, Alastair Fisher, the recent Rally Isle of Man, a round of the prestigious British Rally Championship, really was a star turn for the up and coming rally driver. More...

21.07.2009 Continental on top in ADAC survey Nearly one in four ADAC members would choose Continental tyres, according to the latest 'Tyre Monitor 2009' survey carried out among 4,000 ADAC members. More...

21.07.2009 Michelin launches UK's first accredited earthmover tyre repairs programme Michelin has launched the industry's first accredited earthmover tyre repairs programme, designed to raise the standard of repairs and ensure increased safety, performance and value for operators. More...

21.07.2009 Proxes R888 is the tyre of choice for Wheeler Dealers TV show Wheeler Dealers, one of Discovery's flagship shows, were upgrading a Porsche 944 into a track day car, and naturally wanted some stunning tyres with breathtaking performance to go on this beautiful classic! More...

21.07.2009 Motorists ageing tyre warning Motorists in the UK have been warned of the dangers of driving on worn tyres, and reminded of other rubber-related risks they need to be aware of. More...

21.07.2009 MIRA chooses Hofmann Leading UK automotive design, development and certification consultancy, MIRA has opted for a Hofmann geodyna 6900p wheel balancer for its vehicle dynamics laboratory. More...

20.07.2009 Wolfrace adds to product range Wolfrace has added to its wide range of alloy wheels with the introduction of the Trenta - a wheel that is widely regarded as ‘ground breaking’ in terms of quality and choice. More...

20.07.2009 TyreSafe advises on caravan tyres TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation is reminding caravanners to make sure all of their tyres are safe for travel before taking to the road. More...

20.07.2009 New RSA road safety campaign The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a new new road safety campaign, which calls on women not to get into a car with a man who drives dangerously. More...

20.07.2009 Bridgestone-brand tyres are now available on every BMW series When it comes to fitting a high performance tyre with the ultimate driving machine®, “M’s” the word at Bridgestone. More...

20.07.2009 Bridgestone to build a plant for retread materials in Thailand Bridgestone has announced its decision to construct a new plant for the production of precure tread for retread tyres. More...

20.07.2009 Cutting down on motoring costs British motorists are attempting to save money on their motoring costs, according to new research. More...

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10.07.2009 Corghi Blue Light gets Volkswagen group approval The Corghi Blue Light wheel balancer has obtained the VAS type approval from the Volkswagen group. More...

10.07.2009 Philip H takes over NTDA (NI) reins Philip H White has been elected as the new chairman of the NTDA - Northern Ireland region. More...

10.07.2009 Aeolus adds to truck tyre range Aeolus Tyres is adding two new truck tyres to its ever-expanding portfolio. More...

10.07.2009 More EU rules coming down the track A new European Directive comes into force in January - European Directive 76/796/EEC, which prescribes limits on the permissible percentage of processing oils containing PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tyres. More...

10.07.2009 Yokohama now OE on Mercedes-Benz C Class Yokohama has confirmed that its Advan Sport High performance tyre is now available as an OE option of the Mercedes-Benz C Class. More...

10.07.2009 Tyre centre manager jailed The manager of a tyre centre in Edinburgh who started a fire at the place of his employment, because he thought he was going to lose his job, has been jailed for 28 months. More...

10.07.2009 TIA issues industrial tyre advice In a message that resonates in Ireland too, leading figures in the US tyre industry have voiced their concerns over the hazards of failing to adhere to strict standards when purchasing and fitting industrial tyres. More...

10.07.2009 Hankook Tyre issues voluntary safety recall As a precautionary measure, and in line with its commitment to consumer safety, Hankook Tire is planning a voluntary safety recall of a number of its RA08 van tyres. More...

10.07.2009 Pirelli confirms winter line up Pirelli has confirmed its winter line up for for the 4x4/SUV and van segments. More...

09.07.2009 Robinson’s Hankook shod Impreza wins Lough Neagh Stages Rally The Hankook shod Subaru Impreza of George Robinson was to the fore again at the recent Lough Neagh Stages Rally. More...

09.07.2009 New adjustable wheel trolley Sykes Pickvant has unveiled a fully adjustable wheel trolley that is specifically designed for mounting and dismounting large wheels on SUV’s / 4WD’s / Vans /Trucks etc. More...

09.07.2009 Dunlop and Hankook impress in US tyre tests The Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 and the Hankook V12 Evo have scooped the top two places US Car & Driver magazine’s summer tyre tests. More...

09.07.2009 Wheel thief nabbed in police sting A serial tyre thief in the United States, with a penchant for stealing tyres has been fallen foul of a police sting. More...

09.07.2009 New Bentley and Rolls Royce tyres Following Avon's recent decision to select Vintage Tyres to distribute a larger range of its tyres, the company is now stocking original equipment tyres for all of the Crewe built Rolls Royce and Bentley motor cars. More...

09.07.2009 Pirelli ready to launch intelligent tyre Pirelli is poised to release its latest innovation: the intelligent tyre, which, thanks to a microchip inserted into the carcass, can supply essential information on the state of the tyre and on road conditions to the driver and car. More...

08.07.2009 ITS adds Simex to product offering Industrial Tyre Specialists (ITS) has added the Simex range of material handling and earthmover tyres to its product offering. More...

08.07.2009 Avon Tyres aiming for record run on Pikes Peak hill climb Avon Tyres is aiming to be the first tyre manufacturer to beat the 10-minute barrier at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event on July 19. More...

08.07.2009 Cooper’s new Discoverer M+S2 Cooper Tire Europe has launched the latest in its acclaimed Discoverer range of 4x4 tyres, the UK-built Discoverer M+S2. More...

08.07.2009 Cooper launches low rolling resistance tyre Cooper Tire & Rubber has unveiled its first low-rolling resistance tyre - the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) in the United States. More...

08.07.2009 New pneumatic wheel lifter Sykes-Pickavant has recently launched its new pneumatic wheel lifter for efficient, quick, and safe changing of wheels. More...

08.07.2009 Loeb & Sordo wow the Goodwood crowds Citroën's five-times World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb wowed the crowds during his debut appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last Saturday, by demonstrating his driving skills in his Pirelli shod, Citroën C4 WRC rally car. More...

07.07.2009 Football manager support road safety campaign Mayo and Galway’s Gaelic football managers have kick-started a campaign to encourage motorists to watch their speed. More...

07.07.2009 Bridgestone holiday tip: check your tyres before you go! As millions of Europeans drive off for their summer vacation, many will leave without checking the condition or pressure of their tyres. More...

07.07.2009 New US tyre labelling proposals The US Department of Transportation is proposing the introduction of a new, consumer-friendly replacement tyre label which would include, for the first time, information about the tyre’s impact on fuel economy and CO2 emission reductions. More...

07.07.2009 Goodyear get Rolls Royce OE Goodyear has confirmed that its UltraGrip Performance 2 RunOnFlat tyres has been specified as original equipment on the Rolls Royce Phantom. More...

07.07.2009 Do you “zone out” at the wheel? Six out of 10 motorists forget parts of their journey, a study commissioned by Continental has confirmed. More...

07.07.2009 New OTR tyre pressure monitoring system A new tyre pressure monitoring system, specially designed for the OTR market, has been developed by a UK based company, A M Bromley Limited. More...

06.07.2009 Yokohama re-invents the wheel Yokohama claims to have effectively re-invented the car tyre with the launch of its new dB Super E-spec™ in the United States. More...

06.07.2009 PCL forms rock solid alliance with Lafarge PCL has cemented its relationship with concrete giant Lafarge by providing one of its UK operations with a high pressure tyre inflation unit for its garage. More...

06.07.2009 Bridgestone now OE on all BMW models in United States Bridgestone tyres are now fitted as original equipment on every BMW sold in the United States. More...

06.07.2009 Apollo gets Pajero fitment in India Apollo Tyres ‘s Hawkz 4x4 tyre has been selected as original equipment on the Mitusbishi Pajero in India, the company has reported. More...

06.07.2009 Sumitomo establishes new European sales company Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd has confirmed the establishment of a new sales company for the European market. More...

06.07.2009 Bridgestone’s new Environmental Mission Statement Bridgestone has announced the launch of its renewed Environmental Mission Statement. More...

03.07.2009 Continental adds Simex to product offering The Continental Tyre Group has added the Simex brand to its offering in the UK and Ireland, it has been revealed. More...

03.07.2009 Snap-on-Equipment unveils new tyre changer Snap-on-Equipment is poised to unveil its new generation of tyre changers – Quadriga – under the John Bean, Hofmann and Boxer brands. More...

03.07.2009 Bridgestone scoops the Volkswagen Group Award 2009 Bridgestone has been awarded the Volkswagen Group Award 2009 in recognition of its overall entrepreneurial performance as a premium supplier and business partner. More...

03.07.2009 BFGoodrich unveils new Mud Terrain T/AKM2 BFGoodrich has launched the second generation of its celebrated 4x4 off-road tyre, the Mud Terrain T/AKM2, in Europe. More...

03.07.2009 Pirelli unveils Brazilian investment The Pirelli Group is strengthening its presence in South America and is continuing to invest in Brazil, where this year it celebrates 80 years of industrial and commercial presence. More...

03.07.2009 Magna unveils new OTR tyre Magna Tyres, represented in Ireland Aidan Hand & Sons, has launched an new OTR tyre - MA04 E4, which has been specifically developed for mining, quarry and construction applications. More...

02.07.2009 RSA issues flooding advice Following overnight torrential rain in parts of the country, which has caused severe flooding of roads especially in parts of Dublin, the Road Safety Authority has the following advice for road users. More...

02.07.2009 New car sales continue decline Figures issued by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car sales for the month of June at 4,813 are 39.13 per cent down on the same month last year (7,907).  More...

02.07.2009 17R400 tyres finally available from Vintage Tyres Owners of the ubiquitous French Citroen H van have had a difficult time over the last few years sourcing their unusual metric sized tyres, so they will be pleased to learn that Vintage Tyre is the UK have been working closely with Vredestein with the aim of reintroducing them. More...

02.07.2009 Michelin scoops innovation award Michelin has scooped one of the most prestigious awards at this year's fiercely contested Motor Transport Awards. More...

02.07.2009 Essex racer to celebrate 18th birthday by racing 520bhp sportscar What did you do on your 18th birthday? Have a big party with all your mates? Go down the pub for your first (legal) pint with your Dad? Or maybe even invest in your first car, albeit with help from the parents? More...

01.07.2009 Safe tyres are the key to a happy driving holiday TyreSafe in the UK s advising motorists to check the condition of their tyres prior to a driving holiday to help reduce the risk of causing an accident. More...

01.07.2009 Maxxis extends partnership with Liverpool FC Maxxis has now concluded a deal with Liverpool FC that will see its products branded at the Anfield until the end of the 2011/12 season. More...

01.07.2009 Bridgestone launches third generation run flats Bridgestone has launched its 'third generation' run flat tyres, which have been specifically designed with improved ride comfort. More...

01.07.2009 Fulda plant gets bomb threats Goodyear Dunlop’s tyre factory in Fulda, Germany has received bomb two bomb threats this week. More...

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