SelectPlus has updated its branding and digital platform as Colewood Automotive develops its buying-group proposition for independent fitting partners.
Tyre News analysis examines how traceability rules could reshape natural rubber sourcing, supplier approval and market access.
UK all-season tyre volumes fell 9.8% as weaker consumer demand spread across the replacement market.
Halfords will enter the FTSE 250 on 4 August after reporting higher sales, margins and underlying profit.
Growing all-season demand is widening tyre choice across premium, established and value-focused product ranges.
TireBuddy 1.8 automatically controls sidewall image capture to improve inspection consistency across workshop teams.
Maxam has added a 50/65R51 MS501 MineXtra tyre for large loaders working in severe mining and quarry conditions.
Recovered carbon black is gaining industrial relevance as tyre makers pursue circular materials and lower-carbon compounds.
RAM Tracking and Klipboard.io are combining fleet data and job management tools under one product portfolio.
European tyre recycling is growing steadily as recovered rubber, carbon black and oil gain greater commercial value.
Three forecasts predict European synthetic rubber growth, but differ sharply on its pace and source.
Galaxy moves into UTV and ATV tyres with two patterns for off-road, utility and recreational applications.
Longxing has begun supplying nearly 10,000 tonnes of sustainable carbon black to an unnamed European tyre maker.
Online research increasingly guides tyre choice, pricing and fitting while workshops remain central to delivery.
Linglong Tire will retain matchday and digital visibility through its renewed Real Madrid partnership.
New category, feature and platform partnerships will support continued investment in independent tyre industry reporting.
Pony.ai is expanding autonomous truck operations as China moves driverless freight closer to commercial scale.
Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.
Pirelli and Kwik Fit will use the British Masters to engage motorists beyond traditional automotive events.
Sailun tyres will reach more German motorists through ATU’s nationwide retail and workshop network.
Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.
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.
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.
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