Author: Eoin Cuttle

Korean tyre maker Kumho has launched two new tyres for the light commercial vehicle segment.

Michelin has announced details of a five-year tyre management contract with one of the UK’s largest logistics firms, Wincanton, in a deal which is believed to be one of the most significant commercial vehicle tyre contracts signed this year.

Elves, the end-of-life vehicle compliance scheme has just launched its inaugural training programme for Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in the safe handling of hybrid, electric and mild hybrid vehicles.

Falken Tyre has been selected as original equipment supplier for the Audi Q3. The compact SUV will be fitted with the 215/65R17 99V derivative of Falken’s Ziex ZE914 A EC AO pattern.

The third instalment of the MechanExpert 2019 Roadshow headed west from September 10-12, visiting Castlebar for the first time and returning to Limerick and Galway following previous events in 2018 and 2016.

Pirelli has introduced ‘Track Adrenaline’, a new track day product for the likes of track day users and driving schools.

To support fleet operators understanding of the latest regulatory requirements, Continental has once again released an overview of the European regulations regarding winter equipment for trucks and buses.

Goodyear has named Pravesh Amtha as its new sales general manager consumer UK and Ireland. He will head the company’s consumer sales within the region, and will be tasked with looking after Goodyear’s legal entity within the country.

Hankook Tire has been named as original equipment supplier for the new Audi Q8. Three different tyres from Hankook are set to be used for the four-door SUV Coupé

At this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), Continental presented Conti C.A.R.E. (Connected. Autonomous. Reliable. Electrified.), which stands for the fine-tuned networking of wheel and tyre technology and the manageability of the desired performance characteristics.

Falken’s Runflat version of its popular winter tyre, the Eurowinter HS01, will be available for the coming season, along with an expanded range of sizes in winter and all-season tyres, providing safety and performance throughout the year.