rCB is proving itself in tyres, but standards, supplier interchangeability and price discovery still limit commodity-style procurement.
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.
Kumho’s €300m financing push puts fresh weight behind European tyre localisation as EU trade conditions shift.
VTTI launches tyre-derived oil offtake consultation for its Antwerp TyreLoop project; EOIs close 17 October 2025 at 18:00 CEST.
NTDA’s TyreCheck 2025 finds 8% of vehicles on illegal tyres and a further 32% on unsafe, low-tread tyres.
Nexen Tire launches the WINGUARD Sport 3 in Germany alongside a 15 Sept–30 Nov winter promotion.
Triangle Tyre is named on the 2025 China Brand Evaluation list, reporting 6.61bn CNY brand value and a 917 strength index.
Drivers using 1link can now book Halfords and NTA workshops in real time, with 24/7 confirmed slots.
India tyre GST drops on 22 September 2025, easing prices for motorists and farms as tractor and bicycle tyres move to 5%.
Hankook Tire used Design Innovation Day 2025 to unveil a 3D-printed concept tyre and the upgraded WheelBot 2 platform.
Yokohama Rubber will supply a GEOLANDAR-based prototype tyre as Extreme H’s Official Tyre Partner for its 2025 Saudi debut.
Hankook wins Formula E’s Season 11 Best Fan Experience, citing 50,000 Fan Village visitors across the U.S., Germany and London.
BKT Carbon will make its global trade fair debut at K 2025, highlighting specialty carbon black grades and sustainability gains.
Uber teams with ENSO to offer 50% off EV tyres to London drivers via the Uber Marketplace app.
Bridgestone retread materials from Bourne inspire London exhibition ‘Soft Landing’, returning during Frieze week in October.
Vaculug acquires Tyrefair in Kinross, adding Scottish coverage and setting growth targets under its 2026 strategy.
Continental scales synthetic rubber from used cooking oil and circular resins to lift sustainable tyres.
Michelin MENA names Cedric Binoit Managing Director and VP Marketing & Sales, with a Dubai base and regional remit.
Hankook Tyre UK appoints Jason Bloor and Peter Hatton to drive Truck and Bus growth and fleet coverage.
Used tyre recycling could mirror plastics plant closures unless export rules and enforcement tighten, the TRA warns.
Prinx Chengshan Thailand pauses production from 5 September as IEAT reviews 28-day air-quality trial results
REMA TIP TOP acquires key Almex assets to expand conveyor belt vulcanising systems and global service coverage.
British Safety Council 5-star rating awarded to Apollo’s Chennai and Limda after rigorous OH&S audit.
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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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