Author: Eoin Cuttle

Hankook’s second brand Laufenn, was awarded an overall score of ‘good’ in the big Auto Bild all-season tyre test of the popular 225/40 R 18 size for sporty compact models.

Free IMI-accredited electric vehicle maintenance and repair training courses commenced at the start of December in Roscommon, which are now running on a regular basis until the end of March 2026.

Kumho Tire is set to build its first tyre plant in Europe in 2028, with Opole in Poland the selected location.

Yokohama Rubber recently held a ceremony commemorating the opening of its new passenger car plant in Hangzhou City, China.

Former Formula 1 driver, Kimi Räikkönen has partnered with Nokian Tyres to become its new brand ambassador.

The Volkswagen Transporter has been voted the Irish Van of the Year 2026, in association with Continental Tyres, by the Irish Van of the Year jury.

The Essen Motor Show preview day saw the unveiling of the Hankook-shod Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2026 Tune It! Safe! campaign vehicle in the authentic livery of the German police services.

Prinx Chengshan has commenced construction of its new tyre manufacturing plant in Malaysia, following a recent groundbreaking ceremony at the Kedah Rubber City site.

Continental has been supplying the fleet of Italian transport company, Adami Trasporti with tyres Conti Hybrid HS5, Conti Hybrid HD5 and Conti Hybrid HT3 since 2023.

The first National Farm Tyre Take-Back Day, organised and funded by Circol ELT, opened to a strong turnout today (20th November) at Crossmore Recycling in Kildorrery, Co. Cork.

Continental has secured an original equipment supply deal with Hyundai for the fully-electric Ioniq 9 SUV.