Worn tyres with less than four millimetres tread depth increase the risk of aquaplaning. Correct tyre pressure prolongs durability, reduces fuel consumption and provides more driving comfort, accordin...

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New drivers will have to display a special ‘N’ plate - indicating they are novices - for two years after they get a licence, under changes to the law announced today. Minister for Transport&nbs...

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Michelin, Ireland last remaining tyre manufacturer, has expanded its range of farm tyres with the unveiling of its CargoXBib high flotation unit for use on trailers and other items of farm machin...

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Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook has been selected by BMW to supply the original equipment for the recently presented new MINI models ONE, ONE D, COOPER, COOPER D and COOPER S. The Hankook supply ...

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As the main summer holiday season approaches, drivers who will be towing a caravan or trailer are being encouraged to pay particular attention to their tyres before setting off. The advice i...

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The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association published today figures concerning its members’ sales in the first half of 2014.  The positive tendency shown by the European market in...

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Maserati has approved Continental summer tyres to be fitted at the factory for its Ghibli model. [ContiSportContact5] Continental will now manufacture the ContiSportContact 5 in eight sizes between...

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To celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil, official sponsor Continental has added three limited-edition passenger car and bus tyres to its product portfolio. The special design on the sid...

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The summer holidays are finally here! And to make sure they are both fun and safe for everyone, Bridgestone is offering motorists a few tips and tricks on tyre safety to get them safely on their way. ...

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Aston Martin has delivered an exceptional new addition to the hugely popular PlayStation 3 exclusive racing game Gran Turismo 6 (GT6) in the shape of the stunning Design Prototype 100 - DP-100 Vision ...

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Mercedes-Benz in Ireland is facing into a busy Autumn of new model introductions with a further six new arrivals set to hit our shores during the September to November period. In the pipeline is a ...

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Linda McGrory Some 2,646 cars tested in the first six months of this year were declared by NCT inspectors as "dangerously unroadworthy". And it emerged more cars failed than passed in that per...

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Just one in four motorists (23 per cent) check the condition of their tyre before heading off on long journeys, a survey by toll company easytrip has confirmed. The easytrip survey also found that ...

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The Irish Tyre Industry Association’s (ITIA) ATA Accreditation scheme continues to go from strength to strength with large numbers of technicians receiving accreditation. ITIA President Kevin F...

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A total of 4,264 new cars were registered on Tuesday, the first day of the new 142 registration plate, surpassing all expectations. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) had previously outlin...

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For the first time in the history of Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands report, there is a new number one brand: Ford. Toyota, which had held the top spot since the report debuted in 2011, fal...

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By Peter O'Dwyer Strong motor sales drove a 6.2% increase in the volume of retail sales in May, compared to the same period last year. This represents a 0.9% monthly increase from April of this yea...

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Continental has taken the Conti.eContact that was originally launched in 2011 with electric vehicles in mind and refined it to meet the needs of hybrid models. Thanks to the introduction of numerou...

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Hankook has held a ground breaking ceremony for its next generation global R&D centre, the Hankook Technodome, at its construction site in Daejeon, Korea. Along with the celebratory event, th...

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The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue, developed by the Italian manufacturer for a wide range conditions while respecting the environment, has been rated “exemplary” in a test of eight ecological summer t...

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The 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours provided the 263,300 spectators with an action-packed weekend that included the return of Porsche to endurance racing and an early part of the race marked by changeable ...

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Monroe, the shock absorber specialists are advising motorists to check their vehicle before heading off their summer holidays. As millions of motorists across Europe take to the roads for the holid...

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Research from Emissions Analytics, the leading provider of road-based emission testing, has found that the economy ratings on tyre labels don’t reveal the full story on fuel efficiency. Prelimina...

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Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack, the international benchmark for demonstrating the performance of the world’s leading sports cars, now has a new world record in the FWD category. A lap time ...

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A survey conducted by Continental Tyres, Official Sponsor of the FIFA 2014 World Cup™, in conjunction with the top Irish soccer fans’ website, youboysingreen.ie, has found that in Ireland’s abse...

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Bridgestone has entered into an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that makes the world’s largest tyre and rubber company an official TOP worldwide Olympic partner through the ...

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Hankook tyres have been awarded the ‘Best Buy’ status by Which?, an independent, not-for-profit product and review site. Hankook’s Kinergy Eco tyre sought the ‘Best Buy’ accolade in both tyr...

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From February to April Goodyear Dunlop Ireland ran an intensive Mystery Caller Programme across a number of key dealers. The programme entailed mystery sales calls both face to face and by phone in...

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Neil Briscoe If I told you right now to go out and buy a new set of Firestone tyres for your car, I bet you wouldn’t. Even if I staked my journalistic reputation on Firestone’s new De...

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The number of new private cars licensed for the first time increased by 9.5 per cent in May 2014 when compared to May 2013, CSO figures reveal.  New car sales rose to 7,767 during May. Used...

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