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Servicesure has entered Northern Ireland as GSF Car Parts looks to extend its independent garage network.
Used EV growth is pushing more tyre, alignment and suspension work towards independent workshops.
Vaculug has named Nick Hermitage as Operations Manager – OTR South, based at its new Centre of Excellence.
Bridgestone and Kwik Fit carried out 248 free tyre checks, with over 20% flagged for safety issues.
Tyre safety charity joins RoadPeace during National Road Victim Month to highlight rising casualties.
Plasma firm moves branched nanocarbon spheres and crumpled graphene sheets into production.
Pirelli’s new P Zero has won Auto Express’s 2025 summer tyre test, finishing first overall against nine independently sourced rivals in size 225/40 R18.
Bridgestone EMEA has appointed Andy Mathias as head of marketing for North Europe.
Crystal Palace FC has agreed a multi-year partnership with Tomket Tyres, giving the Czech tyre manufacturer branding, digital and hospitality rights at Selhurst Park.
Swansea Council has issued a draft determination to refuse Tyregen UK Ltd’s application for an environmental permit to build and run a Small Waste Incineration Plant.
JK Tyre & Industries is leaning on its Mexico subsidiary JK Tornel to grow North America sales.
Klipboard, the business management software company formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems, has appointed Mike Hills as general manager for the UK and Ireland.
NEXEN TIRE has appointed Mileage Tyres as its key distributor in Ireland, expanding the brand’s reach across the Republic.
SSE accepts Aeolus Tyre’s A-share plan to fund giant OTR expansion.
Two Newbury vehicle technicians are racing a hand-built Minecraft-themed soapbox car to raise funds for Daisy’s Dream.
Davanti Tyres renews its long-term Everton partnership, extending a commercial deal first signed in 2017.
A new LCV tyre promises higher mileage and lower rolling resistance, with OE-focused Van e to follow.
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Preliminary Ruling No. 39 (2025) on 12 August. Importers of halogenated butyl rubber from Canada and Japan must pay provisional deposits from 14 August 2025.
LKQ Academy unveils VR training, offering garages immersive skills learning without leaving the workshop.
Moveero will showcase its latest agricultural wheel and hub systems, including Profi-Fit™ and Profi-Flex™, at the Farm Progress Show.
Bridgestone will supply custom-engineered Potenza tyres for Lamborghini’s 1080 CV Fenomeno supercar.
New Bridgegate Tyres has opened its fifth site at Tees AMP, expanding service capacity for private and fleet customers.
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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.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.
PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.
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