Author: Padraic Deane

At the 67th International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover last week, the technology company and premium tire manufacturer , Continental presented a new design tyre, Conti e.MotionPro, which was developed for an electric truck from MAN, the MAN CitE. Continental’s tyre study combines a striking blue stripe on the sidewall with a hand-carved

Congratulations to Paul Drummy of Paul Drummy Motors in Kilrush, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford for winning our fourth weekly prize in the run-up to the Auto Trade EXPO. Paul is the lucky winner of a Pacini 550W pillar drill 16mm sponsored by Irish Garage Equipment. The Auto Trade EXPO takes place at Citywest Hotel & Exhibition

Apollo Vredestein has been selected as tyre supplier of choice by Medi 4 Ambulance Services Ltd. Vredestein’s Quatrac 5 and Comtrac 2 all-season tyres were tested on Medi 4’s fleet for a sustained period of time, easily proving to be the perfect choice for a fleet of vehicles for which safety and the ability to

Schrader Performance Sensors, the automotive aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies and a world leader in TPMS, says it has delivered revolutionary solutions that protect and perform for almost 175 years. With this spirit, Schrader continues to develop customer tailored products for the aftermarket and is pleased to announce the launch of two new heavy-duty OE

Global tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres has launched a brand-new winter tyre, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter, in response to sustained demand from the market. The new addition brings the tyre brand´s winter assortment up to 60 products, ensuring an optimal coverage of most popular sizes. The tyre will soon be available in 23 sizes. The

Falken’s ‘Smart Tyre Concept’ provides a glimpse at the tyre technology of tomorrow As automotive technology advances, the performance requirements of a tyre are changing. Cars need to be more efficient, environmentally friendly and safer, and therefore so do the tyres keeping them on the roads. Falken Tyre, through its parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries

Technology company Continental has invested approximately €10 million in a new 3D blow moulding plant in Changshu, China. The plant has now officially opened. In the future, 3D blow moulded hoses used in high performance turbochargers for automotive OEMs will be produced there. “The investment into the new plant underlines our focus on and commitment

Michelin’s Effitrailer telematics system has been taken on by Wiltshire-based M&N Transport, following a successful three-month trial on 10 assets. The bulk haulier, which specializes in grain and aggregates, is rolling out the system across 40 trailers – six of these are new builds and 34 are in the process of having it retrofitted. Company

Before going on a long trip, many drivers have their vehicles inspected by a professional. Quite often the visit in a garage results in the replacement of excessively worn parts, such as brake pads. With their vehicles equipped with brand new components, drivers are eager to start the journey as soon as possible. According to

China’s third largest tyre manufacturer, Shandong Linglong Tire Co is planning to build a major production tyre plant ( 4.2 million-sq.-ft.) costing over €860 million in the Zrenjanin Free Trade Zone in Northern Serbia.Linglong has announced that construction work on their first European production site will start next April.

Dunlop will be the official tyre partner for one of the biggest motorsport events in the world, featuring 600 competitors. The FIM International Six Days of Enduro (FIM – ISDE) will be hosted in Chile for the first time in 11 years during November 12-17. Riders from more than 30 countries will descend on Vina