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.
Factory AI, tyre abrasion research and European supply-chain investment shaped the week ending 19 July 2026.
CEAT’s profit decline highlights cost pressure as manufacturers raise prices, invest in capacity and restructure production.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.
RTX 2026 drew more than 13,000 visitors as tyre suppliers focused on mileage, fleet data, retreading and operating costs.
Ikon Tyres will launch its first in-house premium UHP summer tyre in 54 sizes across three CIS markets.
Genan has sold its Houston recycling plant to Liberty Tire Recycling as it redirects resources towards European growth.
Nexen Tire has increased storage at its Žatec plant to 830,000 tyres through a new automated warehouse.
Nordic Tyre Group’s Dinamic92 acquisition adds more than 5,000 Romanian trade customers to its European distribution network.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed laboratory methods to generate, collect and analyse tyre abrasion under controlled conditions.
Triangle Tyre and Heuver will present radial and giant OTR tyres for quarry and mining operators at Steinexpo 2026.
Tyre News Media is inviting a limited number of organisations to become Founding Official Partners across the Future Tyre Industry Hub's six specialist editorial themes.
Guizhou Tyre has used AI, data analytics and automation to reduce defects, raise productivity and manage complex orders.
Two Czech investors are reportedly considering buying between 10% and 20% of Pirelli from Sinochem.
Asian capacity, fleet AI, sustainability and worn-tyre rules shaped the global tyre industry during the week ending 12 July.
Grupo Andrés generated 30% of its 2025 revenue internationally as its tyre distribution network reached 57 countries.
Michelin has added 19 electric vans as telematics, driver coaching and tyre selection support its UK fleet transition.
ZC Rubber and research partners have received a national award for high-performance tyre and intelligent manufacturing technology.
PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.
Wanli Tire and Berjaya Property plan a RM1.3bn Malaysia tyre plant with TBR and PCR capacity.
Apollo Tyres has ended tyre production at Enschede, completing a closure plan first announced in April 2025.
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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.
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