Kumho exhibits cutting-edge tyre technology at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Kumho is exhibiting examples of a brand new laser etching process at the Frankfurt Motor Show (September 15-27) – technology that is set to transform the way the company designs its tread patterns.

Classic Motor Show embraces ‘Youngtimers’

The classic car industry has been one of the few beacons of good news amid the financial doom and gloom of the recession. However, as blue-chip classics have increased in value they have had a similar effect on other classic cars as more people search for cars that they can afford. So this increased demand has seen newer cars welcomed into the classic fold, and this year’s Classic Motor Show has a first-rate line up of what the Germans call ‘Youngtimers’ and we call retro cars.

Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Ireland Rounds Eight & Nine Report

- Riverbank House Hotel Dick Bailey Stages Rally – 12th & 13th September 2009
- Neil McCance becomes 2009 Irish Evo Challenge Champion after scoring double victory in Wexford
- Donnacha O’Callaghan claims co-driver’s title
- Final round sees four drivers battle it out to the end

This weekend’s Riverbank House Hotel Dick Bailey Stages Rally saw Neil McCance become the 2009 Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge Ireland Champion. Co-driven on this occasion by Frances Regan, McCance recorded a double-victory, winning round eight on Saturday and round nine on Sunday. Stanley Ballantine and Donnacha O’Callaghan ended the weekend in second place, a result that confirmed Ballantine as runner up in the series and enabled O’Callaghan to claim the 2009 co-driver’s title.