Apollo will source some European agricultural tyres externally after deciding replacement capacity would not be economical.
Toyo’s Mitsubishi exit returns strategic control as tyre makers face a more volatile battle over capital, capacity and markets.
The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
Dunlop’s summer warning exposes a wider challenge: identifying deteriorating tyres before heat, load and distance expose the problem.
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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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.
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