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Bridgestone Ireland recently gave an opportunity to a select group of performance tyre dealers to test its Potenza Sport performance tyre at Mondello Race Track, driving the circuit’s 415bhp Audi R8s.
It was another busy year for the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA). Managing Editor, John Loughran sat down with CEO, Sue O’Neill to reflect on 2025’s achievements and challenges, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead in 2026.
The Tyre Trade Journal and TyreTrade.ie this week learned that a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme in Ireland will be announced in the near future. An extension to include all categories of tyres is expected soon in an announcement by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien. We asked the Department
An announcement on the European Union investigation into anti-dumping duties on Chinese, passenger car, light truck, bus and truck tyres is expected on Tuesday 23rd December, TyreTrade.ie has been informed. Meanwhile, the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has confirmed that a decision on anti-subsidies is expected by the middle of next year. In an interview
Euro 7 is a new EU regulation introducing stricter standards that cover not only exhaust emissions but also brake and tyre particle emissions. Why it matters? Particles from brakes and tyres are one of the largest sources of microplastics and toxic dust in the air, water, and soil. Euro 7 aims to reduce these pollutants
A new study on tyre abrasion by the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club (ADAC), supported by the FIA Foundation and FIA Safe & Sustainable Mobility Grant Programme, has been submitted to the Euro 7 consultations on tyre abrasion. Although exhaust emissions of particulate matter have decreased in recent years, non-exhaust emissions of particulate matter from tyre
Pirelli unveiled its new tyre range for the 2026 Formula 1 season this morning at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, where the Italian firm is currently hosting a group test with all the teams. The tyres feature completely new sidewall graphics that incorporate a chequered flag logo, providing an appearance that set the
Bidgestone Ireland supported the recent Champions of Motorsport charity dinner in the Culloden Hotel Belfast. The event’s committee is made up of people in the motor and transport industry, media and motorsport. The event raises money for Action Medical Research, a charity that focuses on research to help sick babies and young children. A total
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