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.
Prestwold Hall will stage the UK’s debut Tractor Driver of the Year on 16 Oct 2025, with 40 drivers tackling four precision challenges.
Carbios, Indorama Ventures, and Michelin form a supply chain partnership to bring enzymatically recycled PET into tyre manufacturing.
Doublestar and Hadj Larbi break ground on $250m Oran tyre plant, targeting 7m units annually for African and European markets.
McKeon Tyres celebrates one year with First Stop by investing €7,000 in site branding and reporting stronger customer engagement.
Bridgestone warns UK drivers to check tyres before summer trips as safety awareness remains low.
Supplier VMI jumps from bronze to gold in EcoVadis’s 2025 sustainability audit, ranking among the top five per cent worldwide.
Ex-CEAT leader Saurav Mukherjee will drive Dunlop’s global sales and Indian market expansion as new SVP.
Ex-Polestar CEO Nick Connor becomes IMI chief from 18 Aug 2025, tasked with guiding members through rapid sector change.
June tyre demand showed OE weakness in mature markets, with replacement volumes up slightly due to import activity and EV fitments.
Kwik Fit survey shows 16 % of UK holiday drivers skip tyre checks, risking tyre failure on long summer journeys.
Sailun deepens customer ties and brand visibility during the Nürburgring Truck Grand Prix weekend.
Nexen Tire adds US Kia EV6 and global Tasman to its OE portfolio with EV and SUV-specific fitments.
TRA welcomes Defra plan to end T8 tyre exemption but demands timeline clarity and questions new charges.
Ben ramps up support for automotive families facing financial pressure this summer.
Prometeon’s 2024 report shows 35.8 % CO₂-cut since 2016 and 48 % renewable electricity, aligning the group with a 2040 net-zero goal.
Nokian Tyres grows net sales 6.9% to €343.7 m and pushes operating profit up 31%, helped by strong Americas demand and lower costs.
Yokohama supplies GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and X-CV tyres as OE for Toyota’s 2025 4Runner in Latin and North America.
Halfords’ 50th revamped garage in Chorley aims to cut wait times and boost customer confidence with dedicated service managers.
Vaculug promotes Alan Robin and Robert Baxter and hires Scott McIntosh to support fast-growing OTR and Scottish operations.
Evonik switches Marl polybutadiene lines to renewable electricity, trimming POLYVEST® carbon footprint towards 2030 targets.
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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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