Today’s wider tyre industry headlines span corporate identity, safety and off-highway product news. Sumitomo Rubber Industries is progressing a global move to the Dunlop name across subsidiaries; TyreSafe has published its 2025 Annual Review and warned of a maintenance “crisis” in the UK’s 5.1 million-strong van parc; and Linglong used Agritechnica to debut new agricultural tyres aimed at European buyers.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) is introducing the Dunlop name at selected subsidiaries, aligning corporate identities with the company’s “dual-brand” approach that positions Dunlop alongside Falken. The change follows SRI’s acquisition of four-wheel Dunlop trademarks in key regions earlier this year and is intended to simplify market presentation.
TyreSafe’s Annual Review describes 2025 as a year “defined by partnership and progress,” highlighting cross-industry collaborations and enforcement engagement. The charity also warns of a “crisis” in van maintenance across the UK’s 5.1 million-vehicle fleet, citing data trends that point to under-inflation, tread non-compliance and weak inspection regimes in light commercial vehicles. Fleet managers are urged to tighten checks and driver education.
For operators seeking guidance, TyreSafe’s fleet hub consolidates toolkits on policy, inspection and compliance, with materials aligned to recognised standards. These resources are designed to cut risk, cost and carbon through basic tyre care and better record-keeping.
Linglong used Agritechnica in Hanover to introduce agricultural fitments, including a VF combine harvester tyre showcased as part of a broader off-highway line-up. The manufacturer aims to replicate its replacement-market gains in European agriculture by emphasising load capacity and soil protection in VF constructions.
Industry veteran V.M. Cañizares reflected on a 30-year career within the tyre sector, noting the importance of long-term dealer relationships and consistent aftersales support. His remarks underline how people continuity underpins brand equity in regional markets.
Tyre News recently previewed Linglong’s Agritechnica programme and VF harvester tyre, and covered the 2025 TyreSafe briefing’s stakeholder focus, useful background for today’s updates.
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