Tyre data, 6PPD research, connected technology and ageing EVs shaped the industry's future agenda this week.
Servicesure has entered Northern Ireland as GSF Car Parts looks to extend its independent garage network.
Lee Mountain joins Halfords as its category management push raises new questions for tyre suppliers.
Used EV growth is pushing more tyre, alignment and suspension work towards independent workshops.
HD Ricketts says Michelin X Works tyres and damage cover are helping reduce cost risk across its truck fleet.
Triangle Tyre and Vaculug will use Hillhead 2026 to highlight OTR availability for UK quarry fleets.
Linglong says EV growth is changing tyre design, with rolling resistance, materials and OE testing under sharper focus.
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Elizabeth Nagel will lead Tructyre’s 430-strong UK commercial vehicle tyre services team from July 2026.
Hankook’s Ventus evo Z marks its return to road-legal super-sport tyres for track-focused drivers.
Primex (ПРИМЕКС ЕООД) in Bulgaria is redefining tyre fitting through a structured, transparent service model developed by Primex and recognised by Sailun Tyre Europe as an example of how customer experience can add value to modern tyre retail.
Titan Rubber Tracks launch with nearly 60 SKUs for compact track loaders and mini excavators.
MAXAM Tire appoints Chris Rhoades to lead northern sales across its specialty tyre aftermarket business.
Continental says digital tyre monitoring can help EU fleets reduce downtime, fuel waste and safety risk.
Goodyear’s Fast Is In Us campaign puts Eagle tyres at the centre of its global performance marketing.
CEAT is building a more local European operating model to support tyre growth across core regional markets.
TIA Agri will stock Goodyear Farm Tires for UK and Irish agricultural dealers, with next-day delivery.
EU duties on Chinese car and light vehicle tyres could reshape pricing, sourcing and brand competition.
Heuver marks 60 years since Mans Heuver founded the Dutch tyre business in Den Ham.
ZC Rubber is exploring self-healing lunar tyre technology as tyre makers push into space mobility R&D.
Bridgestone and Penske say tyre, fuel and routing measures can cut fleet CO₂ under real-world conditions.
Ascenso and BA Bush launch a UK app giving off-road users faster access to tyre pressure and load data.
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A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.
The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.
Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.
The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.
Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.
New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.
Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.
Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.
Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.
PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.
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