SelectPlus has updated its branding and digital platform as Colewood Automotive develops its buying-group proposition for independent fitting partners.
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.
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.
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.
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.