OTR Tyre Market Growth: Follow The Investment, Not The Forecast

Continental Tires Names New Heads for Purchasing and OE

Continental Tires appoints Jana Striezel to Global Purchasing and Dennis Bellmund to lead Global OE.

Michelin Inflatable Solutions Backs Voliris’ NATAC Wing Development

Michelin Inflatable Solutions will help Voliris engineer the NATAC wing envelope for hydrogen-ready, runway-light air freight.

TyreCrete brings tyre-to-concrete innovation to Recycling Expo 2025

Davanti Tyres partners Mission Motorsport for 2025 Race of Remembrance

Davanti Tyres joins Mission Motorsport’s Race of Remembrance, supplying tyres and financial support for the 8–9 November event.

Point S UK Partners with Yext to Lift Members’ Digital Reach

Point S UK selects Yext to help independent members win more local customers via search, AI and social.

Rauffan Targets MEA Tyre Markets With Broad Size Line-Up

Rauffan targets Middle East and Africa, offering 1,100+ sizes and 20+ patterns spanning 10–26 inches.

Innovation-Focused Global OTR Conference Joins THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026

Global OTR Conference will launch a new format at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026, emphasising innovation, sustainability and knowledge exchange.

JK Tyre Wins British Safety Council Five-Star Across All Plants

JK Tyre marks World Manufacturing Day with British Safety Council Five-Star ratings, Globe of Honour wins, new EPDs and ISCC Plus.

GSF Car Parts Opens Ellesmere Port Branch To Boost Local Supply

GSF Car Parts opens a 4,715 sq ft Ellesmere Port branch to expand stock and delivery support for Wirral-area garages.

Ben gears up for second “Race Across Britain” in February 2026

Race Across Britain returns in February 2026, raising funds for Ben with a three-day, phone-free challenge.

Prometeon Sharpens UK Offer With Rebranded Serie 02 Truck Tyres

Prometeon aligns the UK truck tyre range around Serie 02 tech, led by R02 Proway steer and drive options.

Sibur to build catalyst plant in Kazan, tyres set to benefit from localised rubber chemistry

Russia’s Sibur will start construction in Q2 2025 on a new catalyst manufacturing plant in Kazan, aimed at supporting polyethylene, polypropylene and synthetic rubber production across the country.

Stapleton’s leans into premium fitments to build dealer value

Stapleton’s Tyre Services is putting more weight behind premium tyres across its UK wholesale and dealer channels.

BKT names Jay Dhillon as president of BKT USA, appoints Minoo Mehta senior advisor

Dhillon to Lead BKT USA, Mehta Named Senior Advisor

JLR Cyber Attack Disrupts OE Supply Chain, Triggers Layoffs

JLR’s cyber attack has stalled production and payments, pushing small OE suppliers into layoffs and acute cash-flow stress.

Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro Targets UHP All-Weather Demand

Falken’s Euroall Season AS220 Pro launches in 46 XL sizes for high-performance vehicles, balancing winter grip, wet safety and stability.

Cooper Tires Becomes Goodyear’s Sole Tier-Two Brand in EMEA

Cooper Tires is now Goodyear’s exclusive tier-two brand in EMEA, strengthening coverage from budget to premium.

It’s Time to Fix Our Roads - One Tyre at a Time

In this guest article, Sophie Lyden highlights why road maintenance and tyre safety go hand in hand. She explains what needs to change and how each of us can help.

Eden Tyres & Servicing Acquires Four ex-ATS Branches

Eden Tyres & Servicing buys four ex-ATS sites, taking its UK retail network to 29 branches.

Heuver Group CEO Appointment: Wilma Toering Joins Board

Heuver Group appoints Wilma Toering as CEO from 1 October 2025, joining Bertus Heuver and CFO Remco Vaanholt.

A1 ADAS Promotes Jamie Willis As Workshop ADAS Choices Expand

A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.

Who Will Fit the Tyres of Tomorrow?

The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.

Sophie Lyden's Tyre Safety Work Receives National Recognition

Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.

Hankook Tyre UK Promotes Cottrell to TBR Network Role

Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.

Tyre Industry Awards 2026 Shortlist Recognises UK Trade Talent

The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.

Chris Follows Takes on Snowdon for The Albion Foundation

Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.

Nexen Tire Extends European Leadership Restructure

New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.

Ian Jackson Takes Technical Services Role at Continental

Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.

Hankook Restructures German Sales and Marketing Leadership

Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.

Brad Hazelden and George Leigh Take Senior Oak Tyres Roles

Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.

Tiina Frazer Joins Nokian Tyres Management Team

Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.

Mike Parker and Richard Masters Join PHINIA Aftermarket Team

PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.