Goodyear plans to close its Niagara Falls and Bayport chemical plants, with approximately 85 job reductions.
Indian tyre exports rose 9% to a record Rs 273.12 billion, with the US still the largest market.
Tolins Tyres is exploring European precured tread rubber exports after entering the US market.
The Motor Ombudsman’s WORN-WARN campaign warns motorists about hidden risks in part-worn tyres.
Protyre mechanic Andrew Tannahill has raised more than £40,000 after taking up boxing for charity.
Triangle Tyre has gained CAAC CTSOA approval for civil aviation radial tyres used on aircraft including the C919 and A320.
Goodyear will supply lunar tyres for Lunar Outpost’s Pegasus vehicle under NASA’s Artemis programme.
Continental will showcase earthmoving tyres and digital monitoring tools at Hillhead 2026.
Pellon Tyres has installed a SolaX solar power system at its Halifax depot to reduce electricity use.
DUNLOP and Fujitsu say a new AI model cuts tyre deformation analysis from 45 minutes to five.
Nokian Tyres and Pirelli are the only tyre makers listed in FT’s Europe Climate Leaders 2026 ranking.
Takashi Maki becomes Yokohama Europe CEO as the group sharpens its regional growth focus.
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.
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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