Goodyear plans to close its Niagara Falls and Bayport chemical plants, with approximately 85 job reductions.
Titan introduces Carlstar Ultra Guard Steel, its first steel-belted skid steer tyre, with pre-orders open ahead of February 2026 delivery.
Nankang Tyres UK appoints Bond International to operate nationwide warehousing and distribution, promising faster deliveries and broader stock access.
British e-mobility firm Cord debuts EVIRA, a rugged 22 kW portable EV charger for workshops, PDIs, dealerships and fleets.
Sarah Haywood becomes Halfords’ CIO on 3 November 2025, bringing global consumer-brand tech leadership to the UK motoring and cycling retailer.
Hankook’s Clarksville, Tennessee plant will add truck and bus radial production, supported by a month-long Korea training programme for a launch team.
German retreaders separate production and sales for OTR tyres, with Rösler making and Rigdon marketing from 1 October 2025.
Snap-on’s TRITON scan tool combines code-based troubleshooting, Smart Data and guided scope tests to speed workshop diagnostics.
Louise Kelly transfers from Customer Service to Marketing Executive at Ring Automotive, supporting campaigns, events and e-commerce.
BKT Tyres will title the Australia–India ODI and T20I series, extending the off-highway brand’s growing presence in elite cricket.
Pyrum GreenFactory II secures early-start approval to build a 22,400-tonne ELT plant in Perl-Besch, with commissioning slated for early 2027.
Yokohama Rubber introduces Versatran, an SAE/EN-compliant high-pressure hose line with MSHA flame resistance and improved bend radius.
Hwa Fong signs to buy Sumitomo Rubber USA’s Tonawanda plant, aiming to reboot the site as an industrial park with new jobs.
Bohnenkamp widens its truck offer with Sailun Pro EcoPoint³, exclusive Rovelo tyres and the new TURON TrailerMove 201.
Bandvulc’s new BDR5 replaces the BDE1, targeting regional and long-haul fleets with fuel-efficient, long-mileage performance.
TyreSafe and the NTDA agree a formal partnership to align campaigns, research and trade engagement that raise UK tyre safety standards.
Real-world driver feedback across Europe selects 2025 Winter and SUV tyre winners on the DriverReviews platform.
A fresh Auto Straßenverkehr evaluation of winter tyres reshuffles the podium, underlining how test weightings change results.
Over 22,000 UK drivers reveal poor understanding of tyre law and infrequent checks, raising safety and compliance concerns.
EQUIP AUTO Paris returns on 14–18 October with a larger tyre footprint and a new Tyre & Innovation Village in Pavilion 3.
ETRMA publishes Lizeo analysis of 1m+ EU/EFTA tyre labels, informing policy talks on energy-efficient product rules.
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.
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