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Keeping up with the latest industry developments can be challenging, especially with so much happening across the global tyre sector. To help you stay informed, here’s a quick roundup of the key tyre news articles we published last week.
The week started with notable executive shifts. JK Tyre's President for India, Anuj Kathuria, stepped down from his position, marking a significant shift in the company's leadership structure. Apollo Tyres announced Parmeshwaran Iyer as their new Chief Supply Chain Officer, strengthening their global operational team. Meanwhile, Marangoni implemented key management changes aimed at boosting their European business strategy.
It was a busy week for tyre launches and technological advancements. Yokohama unveiled the Alliance AgriFlex+ 377 XT, featuring a new sidewall design, as well as a pioneering theoretical model for predicting rubber wear on uneven surfaces—a world-first innovation.
Triangle Tyre and ZC Rubber both prepared impressive showcases of OTR innovations for the upcoming Bauma 2025 event, while MAXAM introduced its latest MS330 tyre for next-gen off-highway vehicles. Nexen Tire debuted the Winguard Sport 3 winter tyre in Austria, designed for enhanced winter performance.
Pirelli’s Scorpion MX32 Mid-Soft tyre made a competitive debut at the Italian motocross, while Apollo Tyres expanded its Vredestein Ultrac Pro UUHP tyre range to an impressive 102 sizes. Additionally, Vredestein's Traxion tyres were confirmed as original equipment (OE) for Deutz-Fahr’s Series 6 tractors.
Falken revealed their extensive 2025 summer tyre line-up, and Vipal Rubber launched the VT570 tread pattern tailored specifically for European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
In corporate news, Falken secured naming rights at the Nürburgring's Nordschleife section, while Massimo Tyres partnered with Quedam Tyres to co-sponsor the football clash between Yeovil Town and Gateshead FC.
Meanwhile, Yokohama Rubber announced a collaboration with Zeon Corporation for sustainable butadiene production, reinforcing the tyre industry's increasing commitment to sustainability.
Richard Lyons received the prestigious Kumho Tire Global CEO Award, and PCL celebrated 18 years of promoting tyre safety in collaboration with TyreSafe. TyreSafe also opened entries for its 2025 Tyre Safety Awards.
The NTDA expanded its membership further by including Redstone Tyres, and Becci Berry and daughters featured in the latest "Talking Crop" podcast episode, highlighting diverse industry voices.
Environmental issues remained high on the agenda. The UK tyre industry joined forces to urge DEFRA for reforms on waste tyre management, amid concerns regarding delays in the UK government's implementation of mandatory digital waste tracking, now pushed back to 2026.
Additionally, innovative research questioned the environmental credentials of converting old tyres into jet fuel, sparking debate about potential pollution impacts.
Irish trade bodies expressed demands for consultation on new waste tyre charges, seeking greater clarity and fairness.
Business growth continued as HiQ and Carsa expanded their UK network with two new Autocare centres, while GEMCO UK Limited supplied state-of-the-art workshop equipment to Lamborghini Leeds, powering the brand’s premium automotive services.
GXO's graduate programme announced a six-month secondment in Ghana to support Transaid’s crucial driver training initiatives.
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