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.
Longxing has begun supplying nearly 10,000 tonnes of sustainable carbon black to an unnamed European tyre maker.
Online research increasingly guides tyre choice, pricing and fitting while workshops remain central to delivery.
Linglong Tire will retain matchday and digital visibility through its renewed Real Madrid partnership.
New category, feature and platform partnerships will support continued investment in independent tyre industry reporting.
Pony.ai is expanding autonomous truck operations as China moves driverless freight closer to commercial scale.
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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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