Tyre News Media Launches Future Tyre Industry Hub

Tyre News Media has launched a dedicated hub for future tyre technology, sustainability and mobility coverage.

Marc Reynolds on Why Tyre News Media Matters After Eight Years

Marc Reynolds explains how Tyre News Media supports the tyre trade with free, searchable digital coverage and why that matters to readers, contributors and advertisers across the sector.

Universal Tyres Marks First Tire Cologne Appearance

Universal Tyres says its Cologne debut helped strengthen trade links and open new international conversations.

Michelin Innovation Lab Turns Sombrero Prototype into OYA Urban Tree

Michelin and Scale-Up Booster are accelerating OYA Urban Tree, an inflatable shade system for cities and events.

Evonik Brings ISCC Plus-Certified Ultrasil eCO to EMEA

Evonik’s Adapazarı plant can now produce ISCC Plus-certified Ultrasil eCO for tyre and rubber markets.

Michelin to Show Truck Tyres and Fleet AI at RTX 2026

Michelin will show new truck tyres and AI-enabled fleet tools at Road Transport Expo 2026.

JK Tyre Puts Europe Strategy in Focus at Tire Cologne

JK Tyre used Tire Cologne to show PCR, van and TBR tyres developed for European customers.

PRINX Launches Xelera Truck Tyre Range at The Tire Cologne

PRINX has launched its Xelera truck tyre family for long-haul, regional and mixed fleet operations.

Sailun Uses Tire Cologne to Push Smart Performance Message

Sailun used The Tire Cologne to link product development, brand growth and European supply plans.

Hankook Used Cologne To Link Tyres, AI And Future Mobility

Hankook combined winter tyre launches, AI development and mobility concepts at The Tire Cologne 2026.

ZC Rubber Sets Out European Tyre Plans at The Tire Cologne

ZC Rubber used The Tire Cologne 2026 to preview new PCR, van and TBR tyres for Europe.

Triangle and Vaculug Bring OTR Tyres to Hillhead 2026

Triangle and Vaculug will show OTR tyres at Hillhead 2026, focusing on UK quarry and construction fleets.

Tyre News Media Marks Eight Years of Free Digital Tyre Industry Coverage

Tyre News Media reflects on eight years of free-to-access online coverage for the tyre trade.

Magna Tyres Buys Forrez to Expand European Network

Magna Tyres Group has acquired Belgium’s Forrez in its sixth strategic takeover.

Giti Tire Launches A-Rated Ecoroad Truck Tyre Range

Giti Tire’s Ecoroad range targets lower fuel use and CO₂ output for long-haul truck fleets.

Tolins Tyres Targets Europe for Precured Tread Rubber

Tolins Tyres is exploring European precured tread rubber exports after entering the US market.

Goodyear to Supply Lunar Tyres for Artemis Moon Vehicle

Goodyear will supply lunar tyres for Lunar Outpost’s Pegasus vehicle under NASA’s Artemis programme.

Continental Brings LD-Master Rock L5 & MPT91 to Hillhead 2026

Continental will showcase earthmoving tyres and digital monitoring tools at Hillhead 2026.

Pellon Tyres Adds SolaX Solar System at Halifax Site

Pellon Tyres has installed a SolaX solar power system at its Halifax depot to reduce electricity use.

CDP Recognises Yokohama Rubber Supply Chain Climate Work

Nokian Tyres and Pirelli Named Europe Climate Leaders 2026

Nokian Tyres and Pirelli are the only tyre makers listed in FT’s Europe Climate Leaders 2026 ranking.

Hankook Marks 85 Years With European Growth in Focus

Hankook marks 85 years with Europe now its largest sales region and new TBR capacity planned in Hungary.

Hubtrac Expands TBR Range Under 2.0 Platform

Hubtrac is developing 24 new TBR SKUs for 2026, with production planned in Serbia.

Pony Rescue Highlights Hidden Risks of Abandoned Tractor Tyres

A pony rescued from a tractor tyre has highlighted risks around tyre storage and disposal on rural land.

Hankook Adds Jiaxing Plant to ISCC PLUS Network

Hankook’s Jiaxing plant becomes its fourth ISCC PLUS-certified tyre production site.

Goodyear Pulandian Plant Recognised as Green Factory

Goodyear’s Pulandian tyre plant in China has gained Green Factory recognition after major solar investment.

International Tyres Appoints Daniel Koumi as BDM

International Tyres appoints Daniel Koumi as business development manager to support UK trade growth.

Tyre Wear Review Finds Health Impact Evidence Inconclusive

A major review says tyre wear health impacts remain hard to quantify because methods differ across studies.

Bridgestone Highlights Tyre Management Role in Fleet Efficiency

Bridgestone says fleets can improve uptime and fuel use through tyre care, data and driver behaviour.

Linglong Shows 85% Sustainable Concept Tyre at WBCSD

Continental Names Tom Godwin UK and Ireland Sales Manager

Triangle Tyre and Vaculug to Showcase OTR Range at Hillhead 2026

Triangle Tyre and Vaculug will use Hillhead 2026 to highlight OTR availability for UK quarry fleets.

Linglong Sets Out Smart Mobility Role for EV Tyres

Linglong says EV growth is changing tyre design, with rolling resistance, materials and OE testing under sharper focus.

Tire Cologne 2026 Exhibitor Guide for Tyre Trade Visitors

A practical guide to tyre, wheel, retreading, agricultural and OTR exhibitors at Tire Cologne 2026.

Hankook Returns to Super-Sport Tyres with Ventus evo Z

Hankook’s Ventus evo Z marks its return to road-legal super-sport tyres for track-focused drivers.

Continental White Paper Puts Digital Tyre Safety in Focus

Continental says digital tyre monitoring can help EU fleets reduce downtime, fuel waste and safety risk.

EU Sets 30%-52% Duties on Chinese Car Tyres

EU duties on Chinese car and light vehicle tyres could reshape pricing, sourcing and brand competition.

From Den Ham to Europe: Heuver Celebrates 60 Years

Heuver marks 60 years since Mans Heuver founded the Dutch tyre business in Den Ham.

Bridgestone and Penske Test Fleet CO₂ Cuts in Lab

Bridgestone and Penske say tyre, fuel and routing measures can cut fleet CO₂ under real-world conditions.

Triangle Tyre Sets Out Europe ESG Push at The Tire Cologne

Triangle Tyre will use The Tire Cologne 2026 to present its European growth plan, ESG focus and latest tyre ranges.

Linglong Eyes Borg El Arab for Major Export Tyre Plant

Linglong is discussing a US$2bn Egyptian tyre complex aimed at passenger, truck and export markets.

Magna Tyres Targets Recycling Sector with MA801 TR Solid Tyre

Magna Tyres will present its MA801 TR solid tyre for recycling and heavy industrial use at IFAT Munich.

Premium Mix And Cost Control Shape Q1 Tyre Results

Global tyre groups report mixed Q1 figures as premium demand, cost control and currency pressure shape results.

Yokohama Uses AI to Speed Up Tyre Mould Design

Yokohama’s new AI and FEM system aims to reduce mould development time, cost and reworking.

The Tire Cologne 2026 Puts Circularity Centre Stage

The Tire Cologne 2026 will focus on circularity, automation, retreading and product innovation.

Oak Tyres Expands Ecologi Partnership With New Carbon Offset Milestone

Oak Tyres has offset 9.2 tonnes of CO₂e and supported more than 70,000 trees through Ecologi.

Michelin X Multi Tyres Reduce JAGA Brothers’ Fleet Costs

JAGA Brothers says its Michelin tyre policy cut monthly tyre spend by a third and reduced breakdowns.

TRA Says Tyre Export Compliance Falls To 1.3%

TRA says weak waste tyre export compliance risks UK recycling capacity and circular economy investment.

Carbon Black Selection Gains Importance in Sustainable Tyre Manufacturing

Carbon black grade choice affects wear, flex, heat and processing across tyre compounds.

Niutech Subsidiary Starts 100,000-TPY Pyrolysis Expansion

Niutech says its Shandong Hesheng unit will lift tyre pyrolysis capacity from 60,000 to 160,000 tonnes a year.

Genan reports record EBIT in 2025 as tyre recycling group highlights circular economy challenge

Genan raised EBIT to EUR 8.8 million in 2025 and said recycled tyre end markets now need stronger policy support.

DriverReviews reveals 2026/27 Customer Choice Award winners

DriverReviews has named its 2026/27 winners, using verified tyre reviews to guide product comparison across key segments.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council highlights Michelin tyre policy benefits across fleet

Mid and East Antrim says its Michelin tyre and telematics policy cut CO2, reduced punctures and improved fleet uptime.

Michelin Debuts Primacy 5 Energy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy for EVs and ICE Vehicles

Michelin’s new energy-focused summer tyres target longer EV range, lower fuel use and high-speed performance.

Oak Group Holdings Acquires ETB from Bridgestone

Oak Group Holdings has bought ETB from Bridgestone, adding four warehouses and entering fast-fit retail.

Nokian Tyres Demonstrates Heavy Range Performance at White Hell

Nokian Tyres hosted 100 customers in Ivalo to demonstrate its renewed truck and bus tyre range in changing Arctic conditions.

Sailun Showcases Alpine Evo2, Arctic 2 and Spike Tyres in Finnish Lapland

Sailun used Arctic conditions in Finland to trial three new winter tyres with Nordic trade and media guests.

Infleet Changes Ownership as ERS Acquires Business

Infleet moves to ERS ownership on 1 April, with Chris Comport remaining on the board to support continuity.

Giti Tire names Mat Wilkinson as TBR Sales Director UK

Giti Tire appoints Mat Wilkinson as TBR Sales Director UK to expand fleet partnerships ahead of a major 2026–27 product launch

Bush Tyres Lands Nokian Agro-Forestry Partnership as Load-Sensing Tyre Tech Promises Fuel Savings

Bush Tyres named UK brand partner for Nokian agro-forestry range, including load-sensing Intuitu 2.0 TPMS with claimed 5.2% traction gain

McGill's Group Consolidates Entire 625-Vehicle Fleet Under New Michelin Managed Contract

Scotland's largest independent bus operator has brought its full fleet under a single tyre management agreement, including 151 electric buses fitted with EV-specific tyres, as part of a restructured long-term partnership with Michelin.

Nokian Tyres launches Snowproof 3P winter tyre with 40% renewable content and TÜV SÜD certification

Fifty SKUs available this autumn, expanding to 98 across a full 16–22 inch range, as Nokian targets the growing demand from larger-rimmed EVs and SUVs in Central and Southern Europe.

Michelin Launches Primacy 5 Energy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy with Triple-A Rating and Up to 70 km EV Range Gain

Two new summer ranges combine EU label A ratings across rolling resistance, wet grip and noise, with confirmed OE approvals for electric, hybrid and combustion vehicles.

Kumho Extends Ecsta Family with Performance SUV Ranges Designed for Electrified Drivetrains

The ECSTA Sport and Sport S SUV lines target a segment where load demands, instant torque and rolling resistance requirements are pulling tyre engineering in multiple directions at once.

Michelin Launches AI-Powered TreadVision System to Raise Retread Quality Across Franchise Network

Three Quarters of UK Waste Tyre Export Shipments Are Failing the Environment Agency's New Compliance Checks

Five months after the Environment Agency introduced enhanced verification for waste tyre exports, government data confirms the regime is not working and the Tyre Recovery Association is now demanding the UK adopt a shred-only export mandate.

Hankook Brings Commercial Tyre Portfolio to Inaugural RTX Ireland

The April debut of Road Transport Expo in Northern Ireland gives fleet operators across the island their first opportunity to assess Hankook's full truck and bus range, including its dedicated EV bus tyre, in a regional trade setting.

Orion S.A. Raises Specialty Carbon Black Prices by Up to 25% with Immediate Effect

Tuf Treads Reopens South Wales Retreading Plant with £1,000-Tyre Monthly Target and New Technology Suite

Tuf Treads reopens South Wales Ringtread plant with new technology suite, targeting 1,000 truck tyres/month

Michelin and Dassault Aviation Unveil MICHELIN Air X Sky Light Aircraft Tyre

Michelin launches the Air X Sky Light aircraft tyre for Dassault's Falcon 10X, offering up to 20% weight saving and 20% longer service life.

Continental Tyres Fitted to All Top 10 EV Manufacturers in EMEA

Continental supplied OE tyres to all 10 highest-volume EV makers in EMEA in 2025, and 17 of the global top 20.

Tyre Spot's "Drive with Purpose" Campaign Raises £2,414 for North East Community Forest

Tyre Spot raises £2,414 for North East Community Forest through a two-month Radar Tyres sustainability campaign.

Continental EcoContact 7 Chosen as Original Equipment Tyre for New Smart #5 Electric SUV

Continental's EcoContact 7 fitted as OE on the new smart #5 EV in 20- and 21-inch sizes for improved range and refinement.

Lanxess Raises Tyre Additive Prices by Up to 50% Amid Rising Costs and Supply Chain Pressures

Lanxess AG raises rubber additive prices 15–50%, squeezing tyre manufacturers already under pressure from energy costs and supply disruption.

How UTAC Ivalo Is Redefining Winter Tyre Testing for a Year-Round World

UTAC Ivalo's indoor Arctic ecosystem turns winter tyre development into a 365-day engineering discipline.

Welsh Machinery Dealer Marks 40 Years in Business with Restored Tractor on Michelin AgriBib 2 Tyres

Welsh Massey Ferguson dealer Emyr Evans celebrates 40 years by restoring its first-ever tractor sale, now fitted with Michelin AgriBib 2 tyres.

Why ESG Is Changing the Way the Tyre Industry Should Think About Advertising

The tyre trade is rightly held to account on sustainability. The media platforms it advertises with should be no different.

LKQ Synetiq MD Rejoins Automotive 30% Club as Patron Ahead of International Women's Day

Formula E Highlights Women’s Progress in Motorsport for International Women’s Day

Formula E outlines new initiatives supporting women drivers and STEM careers as part of its long-term inclusion strategy.

Pyrum Renames Recycled Materials After ISCC EU Certification

Pyrum gains ISCC EU certification for tyre thermolysis oil and renames recycled outputs to clarify their role in circular supply chains.

Giti Launches GitiSportS2+ After Auto Bild ‘Exemplary’ Rating

Giti’s new GitiSportS2+ launches after an Auto Bild ‘exemplary’ result and fourth overall finish in its 2026 summer test.

Hankook Tyre UK Renews Convoy Truck Shows Sponsorship for 2026

Hankook stays on as Convoy Truck Shows infield sponsor for 2026, using three events to meet fleets and showcase commercial tyres.

Continental Drops Coal and Heavy Fuel Oil at All Tyre Plants

Continental says every tyre plant has stopped using coal and heavy fuel oil, switching steam and heat to lower-carbon energy mixes.

NB Tyres Completes £500,000 Investment to Expand North East Coverage

NB Tyres has finished a £500,000 upgrade programme, adding sites, vans and 13 roles as fleet and retail demand drives 2025 growth.

Vaculug Champions Sustainable Careers and Manufacturing Excellence During National Careers Week 2026

Nokian Launches Hakkapeliitta 01 With Temperature-Adaptive Studs

Nokian’s Hakkapeliitta 01 uses retractable studs that switch with temperature, aiming to cut road wear and noise without losing ice grip.

Bridgestone Switches On Driver-in-the-Loop Tyre Simulator at Rome R&D Centre

Bridgestone’s new driver-in-the-loop simulator is live near Rome, aiming to speed tyre design while cutting prototype demand.

Bandag Names Alba Tyre Management As Scottish Franchise Partner

Bandag appoints Alba as a Cornerstone franchisee, adding capacity, digital traceability and a stronger Scottish footprint for retreads.

Alphatread and SmartLife: how Hankook is positioning retreads at the centre of fleet sustainability

Hankook is doubling down on retreading and sustainable materials, aiming to cut fleet costs and tyre lifecycle emissions.

RTX 2026 Registration Opens Ahead of June Event

Free visitor registration is now open for Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, taking place 30 June to 2 July at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

Vaculug Wins SUEZ "Protecting Our Planet" Supplier Award

Vaculug has won SUEZ's "Protecting Our Planet" award, spotlighting retreading's role in cutting fleet carbon and casing waste.

Sweden’s Enviro Seeks Court-Approved Reorganisation After Liquidity Squeeze

Enviro has applied for Swedish company reorganisation, saying it can fund operations for three months while it seeks new financing and creditor agreements.

Pirelli appoints Dario Marrafuschi as new Head of Motorsport Business Unit

Pirelli promotes Dario Marrafuschi to lead its Motorsport Business Unit from 1 March, with Mario Isola supporting the handover until 1 July 2025.

Tyre Industry in Numbers: The February 2026 Stats That Shaped the Sector

February 2026's standout tyre figures show where capacity, cost and compliance pressures are moving next.

BKT Tires: Balkrishna Industries Restructures Its Global Brand Architecture

Balkrishna Industries unifies its worldwide tyre operation under “BKT Tires”, while strengthening BKT Carbon as a separate unit.

BKT Unveils New Global Brand Architecture and Enters India's Consumer Tyre Market

BKT splits into BKT Tyres and BKT Carbon brands, confirming a first move into India’s consumer tyre market.

Guy Martin Returns to Morris Lubricants for Behind-the-Scenes Video Series

Guy Martin fronts a new Morris Lubricants series exploring production upgrades and global distribution from Shrewsbury.

Pirelli Recognised as World's Most Sustainable Tyre Maker in S&P Global's 2026 Sustainability Yearbook

Hankook Tyre UK Appoints Ho Seok Chea as New Managing Director

Ho Seok Chea has become Managing Director of Hankook Tyre UK, effective 1 January 2026, based in Daventry.

Fleetline Tyres Named MRF's Main West Midlands Dealer in Partnership with GB Tyres

Fleetline Tyres is named MRF’s main West Midlands dealer, backed by GB Tyres’ UK distribution network.