Nokian Tyres and Pirelli are the only tyre makers listed in FT’s Europe Climate Leaders 2026 ranking.
Davanti is positioning Protoura Sport, Runflat and Race tyres for summer road and track-day demand.
Pothole damage is increasing tyre and wheel repair demand as drivers seek lower-cost replacement options.
A pony rescued from a tractor tyre has highlighted risks around tyre storage and disposal on rural land.
Michelin’s software-based tyre digital twin uses vehicle data to predict tyre condition, grip and wear in real time.
Sailun will supply Minrath Gruppe with tyres for replacement and complete wheel customers in Germany.
Hankook’s Jiaxing plant becomes its fourth ISCC PLUS-certified tyre production site.
Michael Welch OBE plans to launch Rolo Tires in six European markets by Q1 2027.
TMT Tyres will support Royal Mail and Parcelforce vehicles across Cornwall through Nationwide Fleet Services.
AI tyre-changing robots may reduce manual work but are more likely to reshape fitter roles than remove them.
Goodyear’s Pulandian tyre plant in China has gained Green Factory recognition after major solar investment.
Linglong Tire appoints Pradeep Karat to lead OTR sales across the Middle East and Africa.
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Takashi Maki becomes Yokohama Europe CEO as the group sharpens its regional growth focus.
Simon Hughes will succeed Jon Butcher as Formula One Autocentres targets 185 sites within 18 months.
International Tyres appoints Daniel Koumi as business development manager to support UK trade growth.
Elizabeth Nagel will lead Tructyre’s 430-strong UK commercial vehicle tyre services team from July 2026.
MAXAM Tire appoints Chris Rhoades to lead northern sales across its specialty tyre aftermarket business.
Ville Mansikkamäki will lead Nokian Tyres’ Heavy Tyres business from October 2026.
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