Oxford Economics’ disruption scenario highlights the raw material dependency behind European tyre manufacturing.
Infleet moves to ERS ownership on 1 April, with Chris Comport remaining on the board to support continuity.
Linglong Tire appoints Zhou Lingkun CEO from 16 March as governance restructure separates operational and board leadership
Bridgestone launches its first motorhome-specific tyre, the Duravis Camper All Season, with A-grade wet grip and 3PMSF certification from June 2026
Giti Tire appoints Mat Wilkinson as TBR Sales Director UK to expand fleet partnerships ahead of a major 2026–27 product launch
Bush Tyres named UK brand partner for Nokian agro-forestry range, including load-sensing Intuitu 2.0 TPMS with claimed 5.2% traction gain
Scotland's largest independent bus operator has brought its full fleet under a single tyre management agreement, including 151 electric buses fitted with EV-specific tyres, as part of a restructured long-term partnership with Michelin.
The Chinese manufacturer and its Italian distributor Sunebo will use the May exhibition to put real-time tyre monitoring for quarry and mining operations front and centre alongside a refreshed OTR and TBR line-up.
Fifty SKUs available this autumn, expanding to 98 across a full 16–22 inch range, as Nokian targets the growing demand from larger-rimmed EVs and SUVs in Central and Southern Europe.
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.
Two new summer ranges combine EU label A ratings across rolling resistance, wet grip and noise, with confirmed OE approvals for electric, hybrid and combustion vehicles.
The ECSTA Sport and Sport S SUV lines target a segment where load demands, instant torque and rolling resistance requirements are pulling tyre engineering in multiple directions at once.
The Turkish tyre manufacturer signals a step up in North American ambitions with a dedicated leadership hire for its replacement market push.
Five months after the Environment Agency introduced enhanced verification for waste tyre exports, government data confirms the regime is not working and the Tyre Recovery Association is now demanding the UK adopt a shred-only export mandate.
The April debut of Road Transport Expo in Northern Ireland gives fleet operators across the island their first opportunity to assess Hankook's full truck and bus range, including its dedicated EV bus tyre, in a regional trade setting.
Tuf Treads reopens South Wales Ringtread plant with new technology suite, targeting 1,000 truck tyres/month
Yokohama returns to Nürburgring with BMW M Motorsport after 35 years, supplying ADVAN tyres to two class entries
Ikon Tyres launches new budget brand and portfolio overhaul for 2026 to compete directly with Chinese imports in Russia
Michelin launches the Air X Sky Light aircraft tyre for Dassault's Falcon 10X, offering up to 20% weight saving and 20% longer service life.
Kevin Burke Tyres appoints Cathal Murtagh to develop its OE business and support Alliance dealers across Ireland.
Michael Welch reflects on Sir Terry Leahy’s mentoring as Blackcircles features in a Maia Business Builders case study.
DC Kim returns to lead Nexen’s combined European sales organisation, while Jeff Roh moves to global sales planning.
Bridgestone will place Consumer, Commercial and OE tyre sales in Europe under Stefano Sanchini from 1 October.
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.
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