Fleet contracts, safety campaigns and shifting trade rules shaped UK tyre industry news in August 2025.
New survey highlights risky habits; Bridgestone urges tyre checks before the school run.
New HiQ research finds nearly 20% of cars aged ≤5 fail MOT first time, pointing to maintenance gaps among drivers.
Sumitomo Rubber’s Project ARK targets ¥30bn cost reductions by 2027 to bolster profitability amid tariffs, input inflation and shifting demand.
Pirelli’s new P Zero has won Auto Express’s 2025 summer tyre test, finishing first overall against nine independently sourced rivals in size 225/40 R18.
Yokohama Rubber reports record H1 sales and business profit, raises FY2025 guidance and dividend.
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