Linglong plans further branded tyre centres and greater investment in the Middle East and Africa, alongside new products and stronger support for regional dealers.
Magna Tyres has launched the M-TRUCK RG22, a regional drive axle tyre for fleets seeking grip, mileage and all-season marking.
Michelin’s new energy-focused summer tyres target longer EV range, lower fuel use and high-speed performance.
Oak Group Holdings has bought ETB from Bridgestone, adding four warehouses and entering fast-fit retail.
GSF Car Parts has opened a new Grimsby branch, extending Humber coverage and supporting faster deliveries to garages.
Tructyre has appointed Paul Beddows and Mark Evans as it continues to build out its senior leadership team.
Nokian Tyres hosted 100 customers in Ivalo to demonstrate its renewed truck and bus tyre range in changing Arctic conditions.
Sailun used Arctic conditions in Finland to trial three new winter tyres with Nordic trade and media guests.
Halfords has opened its Dunstable academy to train new apprentices in a dedicated practical setting.
Kumho Tyre UK has appointed Luke Emery to strengthen customer support and sales coverage in South East England.
Infleet moves to ERS ownership on 1 April, with Chris Comport remaining on the board to support continuity.
Linglong Tire appoints Zhou Lingkun CEO from 16 March as governance restructure separates operational and board leadership
Bridgestone launches its first motorhome-specific tyre, the Duravis Camper All Season, with A-grade wet grip and 3PMSF certification from June 2026
Giti Tire appoints Mat Wilkinson as TBR Sales Director UK to expand fleet partnerships ahead of a major 2026–27 product launch
Bush Tyres named UK brand partner for Nokian agro-forestry range, including load-sensing Intuitu 2.0 TPMS with claimed 5.2% traction gain
Scotland's largest independent bus operator has brought its full fleet under a single tyre management agreement, including 151 electric buses fitted with EV-specific tyres, as part of a restructured long-term partnership with Michelin.
The Chinese manufacturer and its Italian distributor Sunebo will use the May exhibition to put real-time tyre monitoring for quarry and mining operations front and centre alongside a refreshed OTR and TBR line-up.
Fifty SKUs available this autumn, expanding to 98 across a full 16–22 inch range, as Nokian targets the growing demand from larger-rimmed EVs and SUVs in Central and Southern Europe.
UK consumers are delaying essential tyre replacements at a rate not seen this decade. For retailers stocking SUV fitments, that trend contains both a warning and a clear commercial opening.
Two new summer ranges combine EU label A ratings across rolling resistance, wet grip and noise, with confirmed OE approvals for electric, hybrid and combustion vehicles.
The ECSTA Sport and Sport S SUV lines target a segment where load demands, instant torque and rolling resistance requirements are pulling tyre engineering in multiple directions at once.
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.
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