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Trading Standards Officers in the UK are set to step up their efforts to investigate the sale of illegal and dangerous part worn tyres following a webinar on the subject hosted by TyreSafe. The online event attracted more than 80 participants from around the country who were given an insight into the scale of the

Attractive design, superior performance and perfection in every detail: These are the key concepts which have propelled the German firm Hamann-Motorsport GmbH to the top in the premium styling segment for brands such as BMW, Rolls-Royce and Range Rover. Hamann’s characteristic qualities connect seamlessly to those of Vredestein, providing a solid basis for the high-level

Bridgestone Europe, with headquarters in Zaventem (Brussels, Belgium) announced today its decision to close down its passenger car tyre production facility in Modugno (Bari), Italy. The Bari plant is one of 8 Bridgestone tyre plants in Europe. The other tyre production facilities are located in Spain, France, Poland and Hungary. It is to be stressed

TRACS (Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) has announced the two joint winners of its inaugural Primary Schools Competition. TRACS asked primary school students to think about the best uses for used tyres and to tell the story of their family car tyre in a second life as a reused, recycled, crumbed or re-treaded tyre. The

Bridgestone is set to make an impact at the 2013 Commercial Vehicle show, with a host of new products, initiatives and seminars being presented over the three day event. The company will be demonstrating its class-leading Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, its internet-based inspection tool T2i as well as offering industry seminars across a range of

Dutch tyre manufacturer Bandenmarkt Tyres & Wheels, represented in Ireland by Kevin Burke Tyres has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification. Representatives of the official Dutch certification agency, DNV handed over the certificate to the company at an official ceremony in January. The award comes after a year of working on the company’s documentation and quality

Mick O’Brien driving his Ford Focus WRC judged the pace of Moonraker Rally perfectly on Sunday to win his first rally of the year. Philip Morrow (Evo9) was second just eight seconds adrift with Josh Moffett (Evo9) third 37 seconds behind Morrow. Michael Conlon (Escort) was tenth overall and best 2WD car while Dean Raftery

Racing tyre specialist Dunlop Motorsport made tracks straight to Mercedes-Benz when it needed a fleet of high-profile trucks. Resplendent in their gleaming yellow paintwork and chequered flag livery, the 15 new Actros 1842 BigSpace tractor units were supplied by Birmingham Mercedes-Benz dealer Midlands Truck & Van.

Nissan’s much awaited European version of the 370Z Nismo sport coupe will be fitted exclusively with Bridgestone tyres when it arrives on the continent’s shores in June 2013.

Expanding its strategy to provide farmers with tyres that improve farming efficiency, Firestone has launched the Performer Row Crop series.

Toyo Tire has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the BRSCC Porsche Championship for the year ahead. The move sees the Toyo R888 used as control tyre for all competitors. The Toyo Tires BRSCC Porsche Championship has been a hit with both crowds and drivers right from the off and sees Boxsters and classic