SelectPlus has updated its branding and digital platform as Colewood Automotive develops its buying-group proposition for independent fitting partners.
New research will examine the commercial, regulatory and technology forces expected to shape the UK tyre industry in 2027.
Tyre data, 6PPD research, connected technology and ageing EVs shaped the industry's future agenda this week.
The tyre-industry guide to the products, fleet technology and exhibitors worth watching at IAA Transportation 2026.
Autogem has expanded solar capacity to 128kWp as electrification of its company vehicle fleet increases electricity demand.
Servicesure has entered Northern Ireland as GSF Car Parts looks to extend its independent garage network.
A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.
Lee Mountain joins Halfords as its category management push raises new questions for tyre suppliers.
Used EV growth is pushing more tyre, alignment and suspension work towards independent workshops.
Q2 tyre results show premium mix, pricing and cost control increasingly separating manufacturers as replacement demand remains soft.
Linglong becomes GDSO’s first Chinese full member as standardised tyre data and traceability move higher up the industry agenda.
EU duties on Chinese car tyres stop at the UK border, raising questions over future import flows, pricing and trade action.
Halfords is lifting Autocentre margins by extracting more value from each vehicle, even as replacement tyre demand remains weak.
New Bridgegate Tyres will distribute Universal Tyres across a designated North East territory under Tubeline’s UK network.
Better products, stronger distribution and shifting supply chains are making the budget tyre label increasingly difficult to define.
Pirelli and Abet will develop connected tyres and AI systems for remote-controlled rescue vehicles operating on extreme terrain.
The search for a 6PPD alternative is widening, but any viable replacement could trigger years of tyre testing and supply-chain work.
Apollo will source some European agricultural tyres externally after deciding replacement capacity would not be economical.
EU duties are accelerating tyre production into ASEAN, creating both a sourcing opportunity and a new risk for UK wholesalers.
Toyo’s Mitsubishi exit returns strategic control as tyre makers face a more volatile battle over capital, capacity and markets.
The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
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.
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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