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Unlike car tyres, truck and bus tyres do not react as powerfully to temperatures below seven degrees Celsius because of their high proportion of natural rubber. However, in freezing weather conditions or during snowfall, special winter tyres clearly provide better traction and greater safety.

The Agritechnica 2013 fair in Hanover will see the world premiere of a revolutionary tyre concept presented at the Mitas booth. Mitas’ latest innovation is called Mitas PneuTrac. It brings together the best of both worlds of the traditional pneumatic tyres and rubber tracks. Visitors will have the chance to see the Mitas PneuTrac on

Young drivers are at a greater risk of being involved in a tyre related accident through a lack of regular tyre maintenance, according to a new survey commissioned by TyreSafe and young driver insurer ingenie.

In support of Movember, network partner Bridgestone has launched its Bridgestone Bros campaign, which sees a hair-raising road trip document the search for the biggest, bushiest and most brilliant moustaches and aims to encourage employees across Europe to get involved to raise money and awareness for men’s health.

Michelin will appear at the Regent Street Motor Show in London this weekend with the new sub 999kg World Electric Land Speed Record breaking racing car – the Drayson B12/69 Hyper EV – (subject to FIA ratification) making its global motor show debut on the tyre maker’s stand.

To coincide with Tyre Safety Month in the UK, , premium tyre manufacturer Pirelli held a number of classes at Burton and South Derbyshire College to educate students on the importance of tyre safety and checking tyre pressures.

The list of eligible vans for the title of Continental Irish Van of the Year 2014 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association (IMWA) Van of the Year Jury.  The winner of the 2014 overall Irish Van of the Year title will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel,

Continental Tyres Ireland is advising people preparing bonfires for the Halloween celebrations this year not to include tyres among the material they plan to burn.

Leading tyre manufacturer Michelin has won three Peer Awards for the Company’s outstanding work highlighting road safety in the community. Michelin was awarded the Education of the Community, Corporate Responsibility and Innovation Awards at a lavish ceremony in London last week.

Multiple Dakar Rally winner, Xavi Foj, is to join Cooper Tire as brand ambassador to the manufacturer’s acclaimed 4×4 tyre range, in a two-year deal.

TRACS (Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) is asking members of the public not to burn waste tyres this Halloween.  It is also advising retailers that giving waste tyres to be used on bonfires is against tyre industry best practice, is illegal and pollutes the atmosphere.