Tyre data, 6PPD research, connected technology and ageing EVs shaped the industry's future agenda this week.
Servicesure has entered Northern Ireland as GSF Car Parts looks to extend its independent garage network.
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.
Triangle Tyre has received a Shanghai sustainability award covering manufacturing, materials and supply-chain governance.
Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.
Definitive EU duties of 4.3% to 45.3% target dumped Chinese passenger-car and light-lorry tyre imports.
Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.
BKT’s two-year Mumbai Airport installation presents its expanding tyre portfolio through nine illuminated displays.
Major tyre makers are expanding premium all-season ranges despite weaker UK replacement-market volumes.
The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.
European researchers are developing rubber from food waste as tyre makers seek lower-carbon and more resilient raw materials.
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.
Global ELT data reveals major regional differences in collection, recycling quality and dependence on energy recovery.
INSCAN captures tread, wear and sidewall data as vehicles pass over a low-profile scanning unit.
Rubber traceability, digital inspections and material supply shaped tyre industry developments during the week.
BKT achieved record off-highway tyre volumes while higher materials and freight costs restricted margin growth.
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.
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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.
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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