Linglong plans further branded tyre centres and greater investment in the Middle East and Africa, alongside new products and stronger support for regional dealers.
Yokohama Rubber will build OTR tyre plants in India and Mexico after its Goodyear OTR acquisition.
International Tyres appoints Daniel Koumi as business development manager to support UK trade growth.
A major review says tyre wear health impacts remain hard to quantify because methods differ across studies.
Bridgestone says fleets can improve uptime and fuel use through tyre care, data and driver behaviour.
HD Ricketts says Michelin X Works tyres and damage cover are helping reduce cost risk across its truck fleet.
Triangle Tyre and Vaculug will use Hillhead 2026 to highlight OTR availability for UK quarry fleets.
Linglong says EV growth is changing tyre design, with rolling resistance, materials and OE testing under sharper focus.
A practical guide to tyre, wheel, retreading, agricultural and OTR exhibitors at Tire Cologne 2026.
Elizabeth Nagel will lead Tructyre’s 430-strong UK commercial vehicle tyre services team from July 2026.
Hankook’s Ventus evo Z marks its return to road-legal super-sport tyres for track-focused drivers.
Primex (ПРИМЕКС ЕООД) in Bulgaria is redefining tyre fitting through a structured, transparent service model developed by Primex and recognised by Sailun Tyre Europe as an example of how customer experience can add value to modern tyre retail.
Titan Rubber Tracks launch with nearly 60 SKUs for compact track loaders and mini excavators.
MAXAM Tire appoints Chris Rhoades to lead northern sales across its specialty tyre aftermarket business.
Continental says digital tyre monitoring can help EU fleets reduce downtime, fuel waste and safety risk.
Goodyear’s Fast Is In Us campaign puts Eagle tyres at the centre of its global performance marketing.
CEAT is building a more local European operating model to support tyre growth across core regional markets.
TIA Agri will stock Goodyear Farm Tires for UK and Irish agricultural dealers, with next-day delivery.
EU duties on Chinese car and light vehicle tyres could reshape pricing, sourcing and brand competition.
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.