New research will examine the commercial, regulatory and technology forces expected to shape the UK tyre industry in 2027.
The tyre-industry guide to the products, fleet technology and exhibitors worth watching at IAA Transportation 2026.
Servicesure has entered Northern Ireland as GSF Car Parts looks to extend its independent garage network.
Used EV growth is pushing more tyre, alignment and suspension work towards independent workshops.
Hankook marks 85 years with Europe now its largest sales region and new TBR capacity planned in Hungary.
Hubtrac is developing 24 new TBR SKUs for 2026, with production planned in Serbia.
Bridgestone’s new underground mining tyres target load, durability and downtime in severe OTR applications.
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.
Simon Hughes will succeed Jon Butcher as Formula One Autocentres targets 185 sites within 18 months.
Yokohama Rubber will build OTR tyre plants in India and Mexico after its Goodyear OTR acquisition.
International Tyres appoints Daniel Koumi as business development manager to support UK trade growth.
A major review says tyre wear health impacts remain hard to quantify because methods differ across studies.
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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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