The tyre-industry guide to the products, fleet technology and exhibitors worth watching at IAA Transportation 2026.
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.
Linglong becomes GDSO’s first Chinese full member as standardised tyre data and traceability move higher up the industry agenda.
Tyre News Media adds a wholesale and distribution section to track a key tyre industry channel.
Michelin has added an AI assistant to MyConnectedFleet for UK commercial vehicle and passenger transport fleets.
Kumho Tyre’s OMNI RING concept gains Red Dot recognition after earlier iF Design Award success.
Rising rubber, freight and energy costs are forcing tyre makers and distributors to rethink margins.
Pirelli, Nokian Tyres and Hankook Tire feature in TIME’s 2026 sustainability ranking.
ETB Global is developing bio-butadiene from ethanol for synthetic rubber and tyre supply chains.
EU proposal would simplify tyre labels, expand digital formats and improve EPREL access for enforcement.
Linglong’s Yunnan rubber project links farmer support, FSC work and traceability from forest to factory.
A practical final-day guide to tyre, wheel, repair and service exhibitors at Hillhead 2026.
Prometeon reports higher renewable energy use and more recycled materials as it pursues net zero by 2040.
For decades, the tyre depot has been the foundation of the UK tyre retail sector. That model still matters, but the business around it is changing fast.
Hankook’s new winter tyre range promises lower rolling resistance, less noise and longer mileage.
Nexen Tire will supply OE tyres for BYD’s Seal 6 and Dolphin Surf electric models.
WD-40 launches an EU Ecolabel bio lubricant aimed at workshop and vehicle maintenance users.
Tyre News Media has launched a dedicated hub for future tyre technology, sustainability and mobility coverage.
Yokohama’s new BluEarth-AllSeason2 targets Europe’s growing all-season car, SUV and BEV market.
Marc Reynolds explains how Tyre News Media supports the tyre trade with free, searchable digital coverage and why that matters to readers, contributors and advertisers across the sector.
Universal Tyres says its Cologne debut helped strengthen trade links and open new international conversations.
Sentury says it will decide a Balkan factory site soon, with PCR production targeted for 2027.
Michelin and Scale-Up Booster are accelerating OYA Urban Tree, an inflatable shade system for cities and events.
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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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