Oak Group Holdings has bought ETB from Bridgestone, adding four warehouses and entering fast-fit retail.
GSF Car Parts has opened a new Grimsby branch, extending Humber coverage and supporting faster deliveries to garages.
UK consumers are delaying essential tyre replacements at a rate not seen this decade. For retailers stocking SUV fitments, that trend contains both a warning and a clear commercial opening.
Ikon Tyres launches new budget brand and portfolio overhaul for 2026 to compete directly with Chinese imports in Russia
HiQ research finds suspension faults cause nearly 40% of UK MOT failures, with EVs and potholes adding extra strain on components.
Lanxess AG raises rubber additive prices 15–50%, squeezing tyre manufacturers already under pressure from energy costs and supply disruption.
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The deal gives the tyre manufacturer visibility across global esports broadcasts and events, as it builds brand recognition among Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences.
February 2026's standout tyre figures show where capacity, cost and compliance pressures are moving next.
BKT splits into BKT Tyres and BKT Carbon brands, confirming a first move into India’s consumer tyre market.
GSF Car Parts has opened a new Basildon branch with 12 staff and six vans, extending South-East trade coverage.
Formula One Autocentres acquires 35 sites, Halfords pledges guaranteed interviews, and independents move to fill the gap.
ATS Euromaster has confirmed proposals to wind down its UK operations following a prolonged period of financial losses, a decision that will see dozens of sites transfer to rival operators and hundreds of jobs move with them.
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