Author: James Dixon

Safe and legal tuning is the hallmark of the annual ‘Tune It! Safe!’ event in Germany. Hankook has been the main sponsor and partner since 2005 and is providing the tyres for the new 2023 campaign vehicle.

Ballymoney-based J Adams & Sons Transport is switching its fleet of 16 tractor units and 35 trailers to a full Michelin X Multi new and Remix policy, in a move designed to maximise tyre life and sustainability.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has entered a new multi-year agreement with NASCAR, renewing Goodyear’s position as the exclusive tyre for NASCAR’s top three national series.

BKT has launched the Ridemax FL 615, a new radial flotation tyre that is suitable for the free rolling wheels of trailers, tankers and spreaders.

Over the past 10 to 15 years, SUVs have come to dominate the car sales charts in Ireland. So far this year, SUVs account

Brenden Marais has been appointed as the new national franchise manager for First Stop in the UK and Ireland.

Milwaukee’s Big Red Truck Tour visited Ireland and Northern Ireland in October, stopping off at a number of Motor Factors around the island.

The Ventus S1 Evo Z marks a new era in Hankook’s high-end-tyre portfolio streamlined for highly demanding sports cars that need the extra bit of grip and cornering qualities, without compromising durability and safety.

Apollo Tyres has launched the Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV, Europe’s first all-season tyre developed specifically for battery electric vehicles and hybrids.

Kumho has outstripped 30 rival manufacturers to take fifth place overall in Auto Bild’s latest all-season tyre test with its popular Solus 4S HA32 pattern.

Bridgestone’s Alenza 001 tyres have been selected as original equipment on the new Lexus RX in Europe.