EU sourcing data, smart tyre evaluation and materials development lead this week’s roundup.
Covered tyre waste receivers in England and Wales must now report every load within two working days.
VericarbSM combines independent material testing with rubber-performance data to help producers and buyers assess recovered carbon black.
Overseas factory plans lead a week of EV defect data, connected-tyre testing and UK recycling questions.
TRA says 150,000 tonnes of UK tyre-processing capacity is idle as whole waste tyre exports remain high.
Automation, European truck-tyre capacity, circularity and California efficiency rules shaped the industry's week.
West Yorkshire Police joins TyreSafe to promote routine tyre checks as part of the county’s wider Vision Zero work.
Final tickets remain for The Blend 2026, with Rory Sutherland set to headline the Birmingham garage conference on 10 October.
BTMA will represent nine national tyre associations at Tyres Europe Board meetings for a one-year mandate.
Defra is finalising T8 withdrawal legislation as EA tyre export prohibition notices rise to 50.