The European Commission has published details of the definitive anti-dumping tariffs to be imposed on imports of Chinese passenger car and light truck tyres. The measures took effect from 7 July 2026 and will have implications for importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers operating in the Irish market. Following the publication of the European Commission’s Implementing Regulation (EU)
Tyres Europe is calling for the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to better reflect the strategic role of tyres in Europe’s automotive value chain. In its latest position paper, Tyres Europe is calling for: Expanding the IAA to recognise tyres as a strategic component both on the Replacement and Original Equipment market to effectively increase demand
Yokohama is supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the BMW iX3 battery electric vehicle (BEV). Yokohama Rubber is supplying 255/40R21 102Y size front tyres and 275/40R21 107Y size rear tyres. The ADVAN Sport V107 is an ultra-high performance tyre in Yokohama’s global flagship ADVAN brand. The tyres supplied were jointly
Falken has engineered a custom version of its AZENIS FK520 (NG0) tyre for factory-fit on the all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric. The new Original Equipment (OE) tyre further strengthens Falken’s long-term collaboration with Porsche in the high-performance segment. Developed, approved and homologated with Porsche for factory-fit The specially engineered AZENIS FK520 tyre package bears the ‘NG0’
Continental is expanding its all-terrain tyre portfolio with the introduction of the CrossContact A/T², a new all season tyre developed for SUVs, 4x4s and pick-ups that require reliable performance both on paved roads and in demanding off-road conditions.
Kevin Baker and Derek Hill of leading distributor TyreCall Group were on hand this week to help showcase the extensive range of Hankook and Laufenn commercial vehicle tyres at the Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh.
Along with showcasing Sailun’s latest TBR tyre range, Kirkby Tyres used this week’s Road Transport Expo in the UK to launch its new ‘Kirkby Tyres Assist’ fleet support service.
Farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations in Ireland. In 2025, 25 people lost their lives in farm-related incidents, a stark increase on previous years. Vehicles and machinery, particularly tractors and quad bikes, continue to account for the largest share of these deaths.
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