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.
Vaculug asks the UK Government to recognise tyre remanufacturing alongside recycling to close the waste loop.
Young driver tyre safety campaign runs 22 Sept–5 Oct, aligning with THINK! and NPCC Operation Spotlight to push the ACT checks.
ZC Rubber presented WESTLAKE and TIANLI mining tyres in Jakarta, with nine models spanning key dump-truck sizes.
Mining rubber recycling partnership strengthens local processing near the Pilbara, with Port Hedland’s 30,000-tonne OTR capacity as context.
Truckfly by Michelin launches a paid GPS for HGV drivers in Europe, adding truck-specific routing and community safety alerts.
Continental plans leadership transition with Sabrina Soussan proposed as next Supervisory Board chair from April 2026.
Ring Automotive has added a new model to its TYREInflate range, the TYREInflate GO 10 (RTC1600). It is a lightweight, cordless digital inflator designed to make tyre checks quick, simple, and affordable for motorists.
At the TRA conference in Warwickshire, campaigners and the tyre recycling sector urged ministers and the Environment Agency to turn circular economy talk into enforceable action, backing the TRA’s Road to Reform.
Falken adds VfB Stuttgart and renews marquee deals as its football partnerships span eight countries and 21 clubs.
AI vehicle diagnostics come to Thinkcar’s Euro 399 and 394, adding guided fault-finding, coding and EV coverage.
New Conti Urban HA 5 NXT debuts at Busworld Europe with up to 60% renewable and recycled content, lower rolling resistance, and OE-ready sensors.
Iochpe-Maxion Integrated Report sets a 2024 baseline, citing a 14% Scope 1–2 cut and progress on ratings.
Linglong’s Kenya tyre plant is planned for Mariakani, Kilifi, with US$800m investment and 1,500 jobs at the Mombasa SEZ.
Wheel alignment software integration turns Hunter printouts into phone-friendly reports with instant customer approvals.
Nexen Tire’s near-term emissions targets are now SBTi-approved, covering Scope 1–3 and signalling closer OEM alignment.
NTDA’s TyreCheck 2025 shows fewer illegal tyres but a sharp rise in ‘barely legal’ tread.
Hankook will sponsor the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony at Paris’s Théâtre du Châtelet on 22 September.
JLR extends production pause to Wednesday, 24 September 2025 as cyber incident probe continues.
EU tyre labels remain poorly understood by UK motorists, with 47% reporting no knowledge, eBay research indicates.
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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.
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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