| | Happy Christmas from tyretrade.ie
The staff at Automotive Publications Ltd would like to wish our loyal readers a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The staff at www.tyretrade.ie are on holidays until Monday January 3, when normal service will resume on this site. More...
| | 27.12.2010
Appeal for information - Missing Person
As you may be aware Blaithnaid Timothy has been missing since last Tuesday. Blaithnaid's brother Ronan worked for KC Products for many years before relocating to Galway so we would appreciate any help you could give us in tracing Blaithnaid. More...
|  | 21.12.2010
Kumho launches game app
Kumho ha launched a new a multi car racing game app for the iphone 3GS, iphone 4, ipod Touch and ipad in the United States. More...
| | 21.12.2010
UK motorists get snow tyre advice
British drivers are being warned that where possible they should be fitting snow tyres to their cars as the severe weather continues to grip the country. More...
| | 21.12.2010
Kumho celebrates 50th Anniversary
Kumho Tyres' annual 'Big Match Day' at Manchester United in October was the focus of a three day European celebration of the company's 50th Anniversary. More...
| | 20.12.2010
Bridgestone’s new Global Training Center
BIG-T was established in 2008 near the Bridgestone Headquarters in Tokyo and was created as a facility for global human resources development and information sharing within the Bridgestone Group. More...
| | 20.12.2010
Kumho awards first NVQ graduates
The first tyre technicians to graduate from a Kumho Tyres supported NVQ training programme were honoured at a special ceremony held at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium in October. More...
| | 17.12.2010
RSA issues road safety alert
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has, today Friday 17th December 2010, re-issued its advice for road users in snow and icy conditions. More...
| | 17.12.2010
BWW winter tyre programme runaway success
BMW Group specialised winter tyre programme designed to help drivers get the best on-road performance from their car throughout the winter months – regardless of weather conditions is going down a treat with motorists, according to reports. More...
| | 17.12.2010
Pirelli winter tyres rated very recommendable
In recent tyre tests three top tier European motoring publications have rated Pirelli’s Winter Sottozero, Winter Sottozero Series II, and Winter Snow Control Series II tyres as “very recommendable”.
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| | 17.12.2010
Tyrexpo India 2011 update
Next July’s staging of Tyrexpo India 2011, the tyre and equipment exhibition set to run in July at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai will offer domestic manufacturers and suppliers the prospect of global exposure for their products and services.
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| | 17.12.2010
Pirelli launches new interactive website
Pirelli, has launched its new international website in a bid to better interact with the consumer and encourage direct, online sales through increased product awareness and targeted communication.
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| | 17.12.2010
IAM issues winter tyre advice
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is offering advice on the pros and cons of using winter tyres, with more cold weather arriving in the UK and Ireland.
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| | 16.12.2010
Spotlight on Peter Gaster
In a quick fire, question and answer style interview, Peter Gaster, CEO of Kings Road Tyres speaks about the global tyre market and offers his views on the industry in Ireland and the UK.
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| | 15.12.2010
Michelin appointment
Michelin Tyre plc has appointed Guy Heywood, 43, to the position of UK & Republic of Ireland Operational Sales Manager for Truck.
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| | 14.12.2010
New Michelin Enduro Comp V
Following in the highly successful footsteps of the Michelin Enduro Comp IV front tyre, Michelin has launched the new 90/90-21 Enduro Comp V.
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| | 14.12.2010
Maxxis at AutoSport International
In addition to showcasing its range of passenger car and motorcycle tyres at this year’s AutoSport International show (13-16 January 2011; Hall 20, Stand 2250), tyre Maxxis International is launching new product, highlighting its sports sponsorship and unveiling its new corporate website, the innovative ‘2 in 1’ Maxxis 2011 calendar and a new mobile phone app.
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| | 14.12.2010
Tyrexpo India 2011 update
Next July’s first staging of Tyrexpo India 2011, the new tyre and equipment exhibition for India, will offer domestic manufacturers and suppliers the prospect of global exposure for their products and services.
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| | 13.12.2010
Kumho celebrates 50th anniversary
Kumho Tyres’ annual ‘Big Match Day’ at Manchester United in October was the focus of a three day European celebration of the company’s 50th Anniversary.
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| | 13.12.2010
Cross border enforcement on horizon
The European Union (EU) is considering giving police new powers to prosecute European drivers if they commit offences in any of the 27 countries that make up the union.
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| | 13.12.2010
Survey highlights number of bald tyres in US
Twenty-eight million vehicles – nearly 11 per cent of the cars and trucks in the U.S. – have at least one bald tyre, according to the results of a survey sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
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| | 10.12.2010
A new name in tyre distribution
AGL Transport Ltd, the specialist carrier to the automotive industry, is now distributing tyres nationwide on behalf of a number of the country’s leading tyre wholesalers.
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| | 09.12.2010
New crane tyres from Dunlop
Dunlop industrial tyres cover a wide range of applications for all types of plant and equipment. Both radial and crossply (bias) tyres are available but it is the radial that is becoming the tyre of choice from operators.
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| | 07.12.2010
Scrappage Scheme extended
The Scrappage Scheme has been extended to cover the first six months of next year, Finance Minister, Brian Lenigan has announced, as part of his Budget speech in the Dail this afternoon.
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| | 06.12.2010
Germany tightens up winter tyre rules
Germany’s upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat has voted to pass new regulations cracking down on the failure to use winter tyres, with the new rules to take effect on Saturday.
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| | 06.12.2010
Hillhead dates announced
Hillhead, the bi-ennial event for the quarrying, recycling and heavy construction industries will take place next year at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, between 19 and 21 June.
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| | 03.12.2010
Special offer from Apaseal
Workshop equipment specialists Apaseal has unveiled a recession busting offer, incorporating a fully automatic tyre changer and latest generation wheel balancer for less than €3,500.
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| | 02.12.2010
Škoda warns UK motorists to check their tyres
With forecasters already predicting this year’s winter will be as treacherous as the last, motoring experts at Škoda are advising car owners to check their tyres now to ensure they can cope with the changeable weather conditions.
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| | 01.12.2010
2011 Pirelli Calendar unveiled
The 2011 Pirelli Calendar, now it its 38th edition, was presented to the world’s press and to other guests and collectors from around the world today.
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| | 30.11.2010
Motorists get Snow Sock advice
With the inclement weather set to last until the middle of next week, motorists are being appraised of the benefits of fitting so-called on their vehicles.
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| | 30.11.2010
Trelleborg’s new super single tyre
Trelleborg’s latest super single tyre – the TM 900 High Power in size 900/60R42 has been engineered to combine outstanding performances both in the field and on the road.
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| | 29.11.2010
Pirelli wins supply tender
Pirelli will once again be the tyre of choice for the British Superbike (BSB) and Supersport Championships after winning a competitive five-year supply tender for this prestigious motorsport series (subject to contract).
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| | 29.11.2010
Kumho designs new control tyre for F3 Euro Series
Kumho has created an all-new control tyre for the 2011 Formula 3 Euro Series. It will be made available to the teams from the first official test session onwards, and has been designed to ensure a level playing field for teams entering the championship for the first time.
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| | 29.11.2010
Looking for a winter break in the sun?
Whether it's to dream about that next holiday or to gather practical information for a forthcoming trip (not to be missed tourist attractions, restaurants, accommodation, etc), ViaMichelin Travel provides travelers with an opportunity to prepare made-to-measure trips online.
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| | 23.11.2010
Coach company chooses Continental
A rigorously applied tyre management policy is leading to high mileage from the Continental tyres used by Ireland’s leading independent coach operator.
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| | 19.11.2010
F1 teams test Pirelli tyres
Pirelli formula one tyre testing gets underway today at the Abu Dhabi circuit, with Pirelli supplying tyres in a three-year agreement from 2011-2013.
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| | 19.11.2010
Michelin Guide Chicago 2011 launched
After two years of rigorous research by Michelin’s team of anonymous American inspectors, the company today introduced the Michelin Guide Chicago 2011, showcasing the finest restaurants and hotels in Chicago.
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| | 18.11.2010
TecDoc VRM look-up sets new standards
The 2.0 version of TecDoc’s WEB CATALOG parts identification portal provides its VRM users with the full vehicle details to ensure that they choose the right parts, for the right vehicle, first time.
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| | 17.11.2010
Kumho hosts unique 'Dream Day' at Manchester United
Making full use of the benefits from its official sponsorship of Manchester United Football Club, Kumho Tyres recently hosted a unique 'Dream Day' for children and their parents or carers at Old Trafford and the club's Carrington training ground.
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| | 16.11.2010
Mobile speed cameras go live
A new network of mobile speed camera units commenced operations at midnight. The speed cameras will be positioned in areas where road fatalities have occurred in the past.
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| | 16.11.2010
Pirelli invests in North American HQ
Pirelli Tire North America’s MIRS™ manufacturing facility located at the company’s North American headquarters in Rome, Georgia is getting a new compound mixing facility.
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| | 16.11.2010
Traxx Tyres acquires Broadway Tyres
A company with a track record of tyre wholesaling in Australia has acquired the assets of UK wholesaler Broadway Tyres, which went in administration recently.
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| | 16.11.2010
PCL focuses on nitrogen at Brityrex
PCL has reported that exchanging Nitrogen for Air is set to be the biggest growth area for tyre inflation, according to feedback from visitors to Brityrex 2010.
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| | + 15.11.2010
Pirelli widely praised on WRC finale
Pirelli has been widely praised after completing its three-year tenure as the official tyre supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship during last weekend’s Wales Rally GB.
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| | 15.11.2010
New Maxxis website for 2011
With a brand new design, including more images and video, and offering easier access to a wealth of product and company information, the new Maxxis UK website goes live in January 2011.
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| | 12.11.2010
Hankook is going green
Hankook has set its eyes on becoming a leading global player through pursuing eco-friendly products Pae Ho-youl, vice president of the marketing strategy department at the Seoul-based company, made the remarks in a recent interview with The Korea Times.
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| | 11.11.2010
Another Emphatic win for Continental
Continental has won evo magazine’s tyre test for the second time this year. The brand came top of the test on the front wheel drive Renaultsport Megane 250 Cup.
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| | 09.11.2010
Pirelli wins competitive tender
Pirelli has won a competitive tender to supply tyres to the the British Superbike (BSB) and Supersport Championships for the next five year.
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| | 08.11.2010
Scrappage scheme statistics revealed
More than 15,300 new cars were sold under the Government's scrappage scheme up to the end of October, figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.
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| | 08.11.2010
Tyrexpo Asia update
More than 100 exhibitors from the international tyre, equipment and accessories market have pledged their support for the next staging of Tyrexpo Asia in Singapore next March.
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| | 05.11.2010
De la Rosa racks up the kilometres
Pirelli's Formula One testing programme has now rolled past the 7000 km mark as Pedro de la Rosa resumed his duties at the Le Castellet circuit in southern France at the wheel of Toyota's TF109.
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| | 05.11.2010
New motorcycle tyre Battlax Racing R10
Bridgestone, the official tyre supplier to the FIM MotoGP World Championship, will release the new production motorcycle racing radial tyre Battlax Racing R10 in the spring of 2011.
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| | 04.11.2010
ITIA Yearbook & Diary update
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is currently compiling its annual Yearbook & Diary in association with publishers, Automotive Publications Ltd.
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| | 04.11.2010
Another S-Mark reminder
Tyre wholesalers and retailers have been reminded that class C1d tyres sold since October 1, must bear the S-Mark.
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| | 04.11.2010
Fini TyreMate compressors make job easier
The Fini range of petrol and diesel air compressors, available through a network of suppliers to the tyre trade are made specifically in Ireland for the Irish tyre trade, and are built to last, writes John Loughran.
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| | 04.11.2010
JCB chooses Michelin Power CL
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB is making the Michelin Power CL tyre available as original equipment on its latest range of backhoe loaders - including the 2CX, 3CX and 4CX models.
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| | 04.11.2010
Rema Tip Top enjoys successful Brityrex
Rema Tip Top enjoyed excellent business development opportunities at Brityrex 2010, and returned to head quarters having secured valuable new business partners and orders on many of its new and more traditional garage equipment lines.
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| | 04.11.2010
New Continental VancoEco
Reduced fuel consumption and lower rolling resistance are the hallmarks of the new Continental VancoEco tyre for light commercial vehicles.
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| | 03.11.2010
SMMT supports use of winter tyres
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) SMMT is recommending motorists use winter tyres to improve road safety in a call echoing recommendations set out by the UK government.
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| | 02.11.2010
Pirelli signs European Road Safety charter
Pirelli Tyre has signed the European Road Safety Charter (ERSC) fostering its commitment to reduce traffic accidents through continuing international initiatives in the years to come.
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| | 02.11.2010
Pirelli to exhibit at SEMA
Pirelli will capture the attention of attendees at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas with an array of striking and exclusive vehicles that only Pirelli can align.
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| | 01.11.2010
BMW launches winter tyre programme
The BMW Group has launched a specialised winter tyre programme designed to help drivers get the best on-road performance from their car throughout the winter months – regardless of weather conditions.
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