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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.
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.
Continental supplied OE tyres to all 10 highest-volume EV makers in EMEA in 2025, and 17 of the global top 20.
Laufenn's new S Fit 2 summer tyre marks the brand's first OE fitment in Europe, with A-rated wet grip across 90% of sizes.
HiQ research finds suspension faults cause nearly 40% of UK MOT failures, with EVs and potholes adding extra strain on components.
Tyre Spot raises £2,414 for North East Community Forest through a two-month Radar Tyres sustainability campaign.
Point S and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies reveal a bold new 9X8 livery for 2026 WEC, reinforcing shared values of precision and reliability.
Continental's EcoContact 7 fitted as OE on the new smart #5 EV in 20- and 21-inch sizes for improved range and refinement.
Lanxess AG raises rubber additive prices 15–50%, squeezing tyre manufacturers already under pressure from energy costs and supply disruption.
UTAC Ivalo's indoor Arctic ecosystem turns winter tyre development into a 365-day engineering discipline.
Welsh Massey Ferguson dealer Emyr Evans celebrates 40 years by restoring its first-ever tractor sale, now fitted with Michelin AgriBib 2 tyres.
Under Pressure '26 returns for a fifth year, with qualifying rounds in May and the Grand Final on 24 June at Pirelli's Burton upon Trent centre.
New telematics data from fleet management specialist RAM Tracking challenges a widely held assumption in transport and tyre management.
Dunlop Tyre Europe launches Blue Response TG, a summer touring tyre for ICE and EV drivers, and the first under Sumitomo's European brand stewardship.
Tructyre appoints Mark Holland as Operations Director from April 2026, bringing 15+ years of mobile fleet tyre service leadership.
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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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