Latest news from the tyre industry worldwide Doublestar acquired 45% stake in Kumho brand Chinese economy tyre maker Doublestar just finalised a deal to acquire 45% stake in Kumho Tire corporation. The deal was speculated since late 2017 but was confirmed just this week after Kumho Tire...
5 things you never knew were made from recycled tyres As a rule, when you get your car tyres replaced at your local fitters, they will take care of your old tyres so that you don’t have to worry about disposing of them yourself. But have...
Baby days of the Jaguar XJ220 1988 – Jaguar XJ220 concept model supercar makes it’s the first appearance to the broader audience. Equipped with top features including recently created Pirelli P Zero tyres. Nowadays, every car enthusiast is familiar with Pirelli P Zero model, but back...
Our experts share their 4 top tips as to how to enjoy the safest possible driving experience even if the weather is far from desirable. Here in Dublin, we are lucky to enjoy relatively mild winters compared to many countries. As a result, drivers do not...
F-1 as tight-lipped as military projects F-1 racing is long known to be the most competitive and technologically advanced type of car racing in the world. It is the most dangerous as well. F-1 cars are state of the art creatures pushing technology to its limits. What...
Hard task of advertising tyres Tyres are a very much boring subject. Unless you are about to purchase one, most people would have no interest in learning latest tyre brands and trends. Therefore, advertising tyres is one difficult task. Promoting them during the motorsport events is self-explanatory. But...
The gender pay gap has been a hot topic as of late. To contribute to the matter, I decided to look into the subject of auto industry pay and, in particular, the salaries of automotive industry executives. There isn't as much information as I would've...
There can be few people on the planet who don't know of DC Comics' super-hero Superman and his ability to fly. As a tyre nerd who loves nothing more than quoting braking distances, this got me thinking - what distance would it take Clark Kent's alter...
What should you know when buying new tyres? Sets of new tyres can last up to 2-5 years, so making a good purchase is key. However, this is easier said than done - especially considering the fact that all manufacturers are likely to be saying that their...
FORMULA 1 is set to reintroduce mid-race refuelling as part of a package of changes. Hoping to make the cars faster and more dramatic from 2017. Following a recent meeting of F1’s Strategy Group, the FIA revealed that the sport’s leading powerbrokers have voted in favour...