Micheldever will use Fleet Guy’s AuditHub to manage supplier credentials across its approved service network.
Hankook marks 85 years with Europe now its largest sales region and new TBR capacity planned in Hungary.
Hubtrac is developing 24 new TBR SKUs for 2026, with production planned in Serbia.
Bridgestone’s new underground mining tyres target load, durability and downtime in severe OTR applications.
Davanti is positioning Protoura Sport, Runflat and Race tyres for summer road and track-day demand.
Pothole damage is increasing tyre and wheel repair demand as drivers seek lower-cost replacement options.
A pony rescued from a tractor tyre has highlighted risks around tyre storage and disposal on rural land.
Michelin’s software-based tyre digital twin uses vehicle data to predict tyre condition, grip and wear in real time.
Sailun will supply Minrath Gruppe with tyres for replacement and complete wheel customers in Germany.
Hankook’s Jiaxing plant becomes its fourth ISCC PLUS-certified tyre production site.
Michael Welch OBE plans to launch Rolo Tires in six European markets by Q1 2027.
TMT Tyres will support Royal Mail and Parcelforce vehicles across Cornwall through Nationwide Fleet Services.
AI tyre-changing robots may reduce manual work but are more likely to reshape fitter roles than remove them.
Goodyear’s Pulandian tyre plant in China has gained Green Factory recognition after major solar investment.
Linglong Tire appoints Pradeep Karat to lead OTR sales across the Middle East and Africa.
Simon Hughes will succeed Jon Butcher as Formula One Autocentres targets 185 sites within 18 months.
Yokohama Rubber will build OTR tyre plants in India and Mexico after its Goodyear OTR acquisition.
International Tyres appoints Daniel Koumi as business development manager to support UK trade growth.
A major review says tyre wear health impacts remain hard to quantify because methods differ across studies.
Kevin Burke Tyres appoints Cathal Murtagh to develop its OE business and support Alliance dealers across Ireland.
Michael Welch reflects on Sir Terry Leahy’s mentoring as Blackcircles features in a Maia Business Builders case study.
DC Kim returns to lead Nexen’s combined European sales organisation, while Jeff Roh moves to global sales planning.
Bridgestone will place Consumer, Commercial and OE tyre sales in Europe under Stefano Sanchini from 1 October.
Ville Mansikkamäki will lead Nokian Heavy Tyres, bringing senior experience from Ponsse, CNH Industrial, Valtra and AGCO.
Sarah Gumbley joins Point S UK with a remit focused on multi-site recruitment and supporting existing members' expansion.
Point S has brought future workshop leaders from nine countries together for its second Next Generation Campus.
Magna Tyres appoints Arnold van Woerkum CFO as it targets €650m turnover by 2029 and prepares for further acquisitions.
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.