EU duties on Chinese car tyres stop at the UK border, raising questions over future import flows, pricing and trade action.
Better products, stronger distribution and shifting supply chains are making the budget tyre label increasingly difficult to define.
Pirelli and Abet will develop connected tyres and AI systems for remote-controlled rescue vehicles operating on extreme terrain.
The search for a 6PPD alternative is widening, but any viable replacement could trigger years of tyre testing and supply-chain work.
New Bridgegate Tyres will distribute Universal Tyres across a designated North East territory under Tubeline’s UK network.
Apollo will source some European agricultural tyres externally after deciding replacement capacity would not be economical.
EU duties are accelerating tyre production into ASEAN, creating both a sourcing opportunity and a new risk for UK wholesalers.
Toyo’s Mitsubishi exit returns strategic control as tyre makers face a more volatile battle over capital, capacity and markets.
The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
Dunlop’s summer warning exposes a wider challenge: identifying deteriorating tyres before heat, load and distance expose the problem.
Anyline's latest US tread data shows how digital inspection could bring tyre replacement decisions forward.
Vaculug has developed a retread tyre designed around the torque, range and durability demands of electric refuse vehicles.
Euro 7 tyre abrasion limits will affect product approvals, stock planning and customer advice from 2028.
Giti Tire says Euro 7 abrasion rules support its existing work on compounds, efficiency, durability and manufacturing control.
Point S plans to expand its Latin American network through partnerships with established independent tyre businesses.
Triangle Tyre has received a Shanghai sustainability award covering manufacturing, materials and supply-chain governance.
Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.
Definitive EU duties of 4.3% to 45.3% target dumped Chinese passenger-car and light-lorry tyre imports.
Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.
BKT’s two-year Mumbai Airport installation presents its expanding tyre portfolio through nine illuminated displays.
Major tyre makers are expanding premium all-season ranges despite weaker UK replacement-market volumes.
The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.
European researchers are developing rubber from food waste as tyre makers seek lower-carbon and more resilient raw materials.
Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.
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New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.
Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.
Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.
Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.
PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.
Bridgestone’s latest Champions intake completed training across retail, customer service and future mobility.
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