Two in five used-car buyers missed or could not recall tyre checks, while DVSA data keeps tyres prominent among dangerous defects.
Global PC/LT OE tyre demand fell 2% YTD to August, while replacement sell-in rose 1%, Michelin data show.
TRA says 150,000 tonnes of UK tyre-processing capacity is idle as whole waste tyre exports remain high.
Five Carabinieri vehicles will combine Pirelli Cyber Tyre data with cameras and AI to monitor road conditions in Rome.
Nexen launches the N'Fera Sport 2 in Europe, claiming gains in braking, handling and rigidity over the outgoing Sport.
Westlake has brought four Gen II truck tyres together at IAA, while its Class A rolling-resistance claim awaits size-level evidence.
Michelin X Works HL Z2 tyres will equip Tobias Wagner’s eActros 600 for a planned 45,000 km global expedition.
Automation, European truck-tyre capacity, circularity and California efficiency rules shaped the industry's week.
Vaculug is again promoting V-Torque, its OEM wheel-nut torque app, as fleets manage wheel-security and re-torque procedures.
Hankook’s new AW53 and DW53 winter truck tyres expose additional tread features as wear progresses.
Giuseppe La Iacona joins Yokohama Europe to lead a new Italy-France cluster and coordinate international customers.
Fyrqom CEO Tin Avdagić tells TNM why tyre data only becomes valuable when it removes work and improves decisions.
Kumho Tire has become a Premium Partner of SG Flensburg-Handewitt in its first sponsorship agreement with a handball club.
West Yorkshire Police joins TyreSafe to promote routine tyre checks as part of the county’s wider Vision Zero work.
PRINX has started European dealer distribution of its OTR tyres, building on the ELD12 launch at Autopromotec in 2025.
Fresh capital and market expansion move Ascenso's mining radial programme beyond its August 49-inch production milestone.
Bridgestone will place Consumer, Commercial and OE tyre sales in Europe under Stefano Sanchini from 1 October.
Paxxon is showcasing its PDL78 and a TCO-led European fleet proposition at IAA Transportation 2026.
Webfleet’s new monthly monitor compares van and truck operating conditions across 32 European cities using fleet data.
TRA’s Briefing Day put T8 reform and waste tracking centre stage, but the date for withdrawing T8 remains unset.
Continental will add 650+ UHP tyre sizes by end-2027 as 18-inch-plus products take a larger share of its sales.
Ville Mansikkamäki will lead Nokian Heavy Tyres, bringing senior experience from Ponsse, CNH Industrial, Valtra and AGCO.
Sarah Gumbley joins Point S UK with a remit focused on multi-site recruitment and supporting existing members' expansion.
Point S has brought future workshop leaders from nine countries together for its second Next Generation Campus.
Magna Tyres appoints Arnold van Woerkum CFO as it targets €650m turnover by 2029 and prepares for further acquisitions.
A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.
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.
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