Mobile phone use behind the wheel continues to be a significant problem on Ireland’s roads but a new survey of Irish motorists reveals that nearly half of drivers (46 per cent) would support the introduction of technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety. More than one in four respondents (26 per
Vehicle tyre monitoring is set to take a technological leap with TyreWatch PTM (Predictive Tyre Management) – the next generation tyre management system Initially focusing on commercial vehicles, RL Automotive will outline at the CV Show in the NEC Birmingham April 25-27 how TyreWatch PTM works. Part-funded by InnovateUK during 2016-2018 as part of the
As part of its European truck and bus rebrand project, Giti Tire has announced that its UK retread programme has been renamed Giti Genesis. Originally known as GT REE-Tread, the next-generation products remain a high-quality, hot cure bead-to-bead retread which are only manufactured using Giti casings in partnership with a leading UK-based operation. The main
Michelin is launching a series of highly interactive JAUPT accredited Driver CPC training courses designed to significantly improve HGV and PSV drivers’ tyre knowledge and the quality of vehicle walkaround checks. Held at the Michelin Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent or onsite at customers’ premises, the four half-day workshops were created in collaboration with driver training
Goodyear has signed a three-year deal to become title sponsor and tyre supplier to the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). The partnership has evolved following Goodyear’s positive involvement with the European truck racing championship (ETRC). The leading tyre manufacturer will not only benefit by becoming tyre supplier but there will also be a wide range
Dominating the Midland Moto Rally in Longford, the second round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship, Monaghan’s Sam Moffett (Ford Fiesta WRC) took a convincing win to extend his lead in the national series. Co-driven by Cork’s Karl Atkinson they finished a minute and 9.9 seconds ahead of the Ford Fiesta WRC of reigning
Irish tyre retailers can now roll out a personalised website in just two hours with the help of Michelin Click2Sell – described as a flexible ‘website in a box’ that helps dealerships build their online presence.
The global market for original equipment (OE) tyres is projected to grow by 5.48 per cent from 2016 to 2021. Indian research group ‘Markets and Markets’ says that this will be driven by demand for improved fuel economy, low rolling resistance tyres, eco-friendly and smart tyres. Their report, titled: ‘Tyre Market For OE & Replacement’
Waste management specialists, Soltec (Ireland) Ltd has added a new waste oil collection service to its ever growing list of services for garages and workshops around the country. Soltec’s list of workshop wast collection services now includes waste oils, used filters, aerosols and contaminated rags. The company is also offering oil spill kits are part
A broad industry and motorists representative coalition is calling upon the EU to create a robust regulatory framework for an interoperable in-vehicle telematics platform based on key principles derived from the Treaty of Rome: fair competition, independent entrepreneurship, innovation and consumer choice CECRA, the European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs says the Treaties of
Interesting figures about petrol and diesel consumption declines have just been released by the Britain’s HM Revenue and Customs In fact, the figures show that UK petrol consumption for January fell to its lowest level on record. That is one per cent down on the previous January’s petrol consumption and just under 12.7 per cent less
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