OTR market estimates differ by billions, but manufacturer investment offers a clearer signal of where competition is heading.
Indag Rubber's margin growth offers a useful test of retreading economics as raw-material costs pressure the tyre industry.
PRINX gains TÜV SÜD certification for its XELERA EcoLine range as it builds its case with European truck fleets.
Olam Agri’s ASAF acquisition adds 176,000 tonnes of rubber capacity as traceability raises the value of processing scale.
Linglong Germany has relocated to Hannover, opening a new office and workshop to support European R&D and operations.
Apollo Tyres appoints Denis Virelli to drive Germany’s car dealer channel and OEM accounts, effective immediately.
Sumitomo Rubber’s Project ARK targets ¥30bn cost reductions by 2027 to bolster profitability amid tariffs, input inflation and shifting demand.
Continental wins Kalmar Sustainability Award 2025 for supplier transparency, responsible sourcing and lifecycle-focused tyre solutions.
Radar Tyres’ RED dealer programme launches in the UK, Europe and US with tiered rewards, marketing support and customer protections.
World Ploughing Championship 2025 goes to Prague on 5–6 Sept, with Mitas as General Partner.
TyreSafe receives IMTD 2025 Award for embedding tyre safety into driver education and supporting young, at-risk motorists.
Vaculug has named Nick Hermitage as Operations Manager – OTR South, based at its new Centre of Excellence.
Bridgestone and Kwik Fit carried out 248 free tyre checks, with over 20% flagged for safety issues.
Tyre safety charity joins RoadPeace during National Road Victim Month to highlight rising casualties.
Plasma firm moves branched nanocarbon spheres and crumpled graphene sheets into production.
Pirelli’s new P Zero has won Auto Express’s 2025 summer tyre test, finishing first overall against nine independently sourced rivals in size 225/40 R18.
Bridgestone EMEA has appointed Andy Mathias as head of marketing for North Europe.
Crystal Palace FC has agreed a multi-year partnership with Tomket Tyres, giving the Czech tyre manufacturer branding, digital and hospitality rights at Selhurst Park.
Swansea Council has issued a draft determination to refuse Tyregen UK Ltd’s application for an environmental permit to build and run a Small Waste Incineration Plant.
JK Tyre & Industries is leaning on its Mexico subsidiary JK Tornel to grow North America sales.
Klipboard, the business management software company formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems, has appointed Mike Hills as general manager for the UK and Ireland.
NEXEN TIRE has appointed Mileage Tyres as its key distributor in Ireland, expanding the brand’s reach across the Republic.
SSE accepts Aeolus Tyre’s A-share plan to fund giant OTR expansion.
Two Newbury vehicle technicians are racing a hand-built Minecraft-themed soapbox car to raise funds for Daisy’s Dream.
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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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