Auburn and Fraunhofer research points towards a tyre industry where condition is increasingly measured, modelled and acted upon.
rCB is proving itself in tyres, but standards, supplier interchangeability and price discovery still limit commodity-style procurement.
Indag Rubber's margin growth offers a useful test of retreading economics as raw-material costs pressure the tyre industry.
PRINX gains TÜV SÜD certification for its XELERA EcoLine range as it builds its case with European truck fleets.
Olam Agri’s ASAF acquisition adds 176,000 tonnes of rubber capacity as traceability raises the value of processing scale.
Kumho’s €300m financing push puts fresh weight behind European tyre localisation as EU trade conditions shift.
Yokohama's Juventus deal puts brand investment behind its wider push for high-value-added tyre sales in Europe.
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Autogem has expanded solar capacity to 128kWp as electrification of its company vehicle fleet increases electricity demand.
Servicesure has entered Northern Ireland as GSF Car Parts looks to extend its independent garage network.
A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.
Lee Mountain joins Halfords as its category management push raises new questions for tyre suppliers.
Used EV growth is pushing more tyre, alignment and suspension work towards independent workshops.
Q2 tyre results show premium mix, pricing and cost control increasingly separating manufacturers as replacement demand remains soft.
Linglong becomes GDSO’s first Chinese full member as standardised tyre data and traceability move higher up the industry agenda.
EU duties on Chinese car tyres stop at the UK border, raising questions over future import flows, pricing and trade action.
Halfords is lifting Autocentre margins by extracting more value from each vehicle, even as replacement tyre demand remains weak.
New Bridgegate Tyres will distribute Universal Tyres across a designated North East territory under Tubeline’s UK network.
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.
Apollo will source some European agricultural tyres externally after deciding replacement capacity would not be economical.
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The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.
Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.
The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.
Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.
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.
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