Halfords is lifting Autocentre margins by extracting more value from each vehicle, even as replacement tyre demand remains weak.
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.
Bridgestone carbon black business sale hands Mexico Carbon Manufacturing to Cabot for $70 million as part of a global restructuring drive.
Grupa Recykl acquires Baltic collector APG and lines up a German purchase to scale European tyre recycling.
Industry network says agile, flexible inventory strategies trump large stockpiles while tariffs and shipping costs remain unpredictable.
Thailand’s Industrial Estate Authority (IEAT) has ordered Prinx Chengshan’s Chon Buri tyre plant to halt production over missing TIS marks, mis-labelling and waste-handling violations.
BTMA rebrand positions the UK tyre trade body for a tech-driven, sustainable and competitive mobility era.
Vaculug appoints Darren Clark as Regional Operations Manager for Manchester, Birmingham and Wales, bolstering Western UK service coverage.
Vaculug has been appointed to the CCS RM6353 Lot 2, supplying and managing tyres for UK public-sector fleets.
Giti’s latest prototype tyre is built from 93 percent renewable and recycled materials, edging closer to commercial launch by 2030.
CDP awards Yokohama its highest Supplier Engagement Leader rating, recognising robust Scope 3 and net-zero supply-chain initiatives.
ZC Rubber’s X-Tech System promises tougher, longer-lasting commercial EV tyres that cut energy loss and bolster fleet range.
Hankook ESG report outlines climate, resource and supply-chain measures for 2024-25.
Off-highway tyre specialist BKT renews LALIGA deal to 2028 and sponsors Spanish referees as part of a global brand strategy.
Family-run wholesaler expands to 900,000-tyre stock, adds own Davanti and Envoy lines, and boosts service for independent garages.
ispace will fit Bridgestone’s elastic lunar rover tyres to prototype rovers on Earth ahead of Moon deployment targeted for 2029.
GT Radial’s ClimateActive offers A-rated wet grip, lower rolling resistance and 3PMSF winter approval, boosting safety and efficiency.
Tata Motors will pay €3.8 bn for Iveco, forming a 540k-unit, €22 bn-revenue truck maker—reshaping supply chains across Europe and India.
Joachim Hörr becomes MD for Yokohama TWS in DACH on 1 Aug 2025, succeeding veteran Rolf Christmann—signalling fresh regional strategy.
Cullompton’s biggest independent tyre dealer recruits veteran Darren Holme, boosting capacity after major investment.
TRAC releases full programme for its 2025 Rubber Recycling Symposium, outlining key sessions on chemistry, circularity and policy.
Kumho Tire grew Q2 sales 7.9% to KRW 1.22 trn, but net profit dropped 93%, missing forecasts amid raw-material and FX pressures.
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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.
Bridgestone’s latest Champions intake completed training across retail, customer service and future mobility.
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