Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) has become mandatory in new cars, and car owners now have an option to retrofit their older vehicle with automatic air pressure monitoring, as Schrader, the global market leader in this field, explains. For this purpose, the company offers a convenient retrofit kit for less than €200. It contains radio
The countdown to the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin is underway and with just over six months to the event, AutoTrade.ie has unveiled its countdown clock. The countdown clock is now counting down to when the doors of the EXPO open on Saturday, October 22 at 10.00am. Organisers Automotive Publications has confirmed
The Auto Trade EXPO, which takes place at Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin on October 22-23 is set to be a sell-out, organisers Automotive Publications has confirmed. Six months ahead of the Auto Trade EXPO, 95 per cent of the available exhibition space has now been snapped up and just a handful of stands remain. The
The Auto Trade EXPO cruiser, which toured the country last year visiting Garages, Motor Factors, Tyre Shops and Bodyshops ahead of last year’s EXPO is set to take to the roads again this summer. The cruiser will be out and about this summer handing out goodies and invitations to the Auto Trade EXPO. If you
A new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has revealed that vehicle factors played a role in one in eight (101) fatal collisions in the period 2008 to 2012. Defective tyres were the most significant factor, representing almost two thirds (64.1 per cent or 66) of all vehicle factors identified. This was revealed at
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) has welcomed a decision by acting Transport Minister, Paschal Donohoe to apply two Penalty Points and a €80 fine for driving on defective tyres. The penalty points increase to four following a conviction in court. Paddy Murphy Acting President of the ITIA said: “We welcome any initiative that will
Over 600 tyre outlets have joined Repak ELT, exceeding the target set by the Department of the Environment by more than 25 per cent. Repak ELT says these 600 plus outlets have committed to securing a sustainable future for industry in joining and reporting to Repak ELT and are fully committed to the environmental management
Goodyear is celebrating another successful contract win with Cumbria based haulage firm, Dent Logistics. The new five-year-deal will see Dent move away from its previous premium tyre manufacturer to take advantage of Goodyear’s technologically advanced tyres as well as its comprehensive fleet management service, TruckForce. Dent’s new 100% Goodyear tyre policy will see the haulage
Pirelli is set to exhibit its latest latest generation of the :01 Series truck range next week at the Commercial Vehicle in Birmingham. The specific product range on show will include the FR:01 II and TR:01 II, the ST:01 Base, specifically designed for trailers and semi-trailers, also Europe’s first double ‘A’ rated Trailer tyre, the
The Agrimax Sirio high-speed radial tyre is the latest addition made by BKT to its growing Agrimax family. Like the other tyres in this range, the Agrimax Sirio has been designed for high performance, high-power tractors over 250 horse power, which can transport heavy loads even at speeds up to 70km/h. Particularly suitable for JCB
Michelin’s new CrossClimate tyre range has secured its second major fleet award in as many months, being named as winner of the Innovation Award at the Van Fleet World Honours 2016. The award was presented to Andy Fern, Michelin’s Head of Fleet, at the RAC Club in London today, before an audience of senior executives
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