Elite Garages has completed the transfer of 14 former ATS branches, lifting its network to 38 centres and retaining local teams.
DriverReviews has named its 2026/27 winners, using verified tyre reviews to guide product comparison across key segments.
Oak has taken full control of ETB and added Newport capacity, widening wholesale reach and retail coverage across key UK regions.
Kerr’s Tyres Group has bought Farmer Autocare, adding 21 Scottish sites and backing wider UK retail expansion.
Oak Group Holdings has bought ETB from Bridgestone, adding four warehouses and entering fast-fit retail.
GSF Car Parts has opened a new Grimsby branch, extending Humber coverage and supporting faster deliveries to garages.
UK consumers are delaying essential tyre replacements at a rate not seen this decade. For retailers stocking SUV fitments, that trend contains both a warning and a clear commercial opening.
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Ikon Tyres launches new budget brand and portfolio overhaul for 2026 to compete directly with Chinese imports in Russia
HiQ research finds suspension faults cause nearly 40% of UK MOT failures, with EVs and potholes adding extra strain on components.
Lanxess AG raises rubber additive prices 15–50%, squeezing tyre manufacturers already under pressure from energy costs and supply disruption.
The deal gives the tyre manufacturer visibility across global esports broadcasts and events, as it builds brand recognition among Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences.
February 2026's standout tyre figures show where capacity, cost and compliance pressures are moving next.
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