Short Summary (Dek): Grip Master 4S named price-performance winner in AvD’s 205/45 R17 all-season tyre test, scoring 4.1/5.
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.
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Yokohama Rubber reports record H1 sales and business profit, raises FY2025 guidance and dividend.
Sumitomo Rubber’s 2025 Integrated Report sets out innovation, governance, and sustainability plans under R.I.S.E. 2035.
Kumho Tire grew Q2 sales 7.9% to KRW 1.22 trn, but net profit dropped 93%, missing forecasts amid raw-material and FX pressures.
Nexen Tire’s Czech expansion and stronger US-APAC demand lifted Q2 sales to a record ₩804.7bn, signalling momentum into H2.
Bridgestone warns UK drivers to check tyres before summer trips as safety awareness remains low.
June tyre demand showed OE weakness in mature markets, with replacement volumes up slightly due to import activity and EV fitments.
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