Auburn and Fraunhofer research points towards a tyre industry where condition is increasingly measured, modelled and acted upon.
rCB is proving itself in tyres, but standards, supplier interchangeability and price discovery still limit commodity-style procurement.
Indag Rubber's margin growth offers a useful test of retreading economics as raw-material costs pressure the tyre industry.
PRINX gains TÜV SÜD certification for its XELERA EcoLine range as it builds its case with European truck fleets.
Continental will build a wind farm near Korbach to supply renewable power directly to tyre production.
Pirelli will license RIDEsense software and take a 24.99% stake to expand Cyber Tyre functions.
Bridgestone’s latest Champions intake completed training across retail, customer service and future mobility.
Leon Chen will lead Hubtrac’s European PCR development as the brand expands beyond commercial tyres.
Continental’s Sensor Ready tyres add a moulded pocket for faster fleet monitoring and retread handling.
Pirelli has confirmed Marco Tronchetti Provera as executive chairman and Andrea Casaluci as CEO.
The Tire Cologne 2026 highlighted smarter manufacturing, circularity, connected fleets and Europe’s continued role.
Tyre News Media names Around the Bead as Founding Content Partner of its Future Tyre Industry Hub.
e-jobsheet launches a native Android app for tyre service teams handling jobs, inspections and fleet work.
Micheldever has acquired Tyre Spot Autocentres, adding 11 North East retail sites and a County Durham distribution centre.
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.
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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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