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British Gas and Michelin Tyres Keep the Flame Alive as Partnership Enters Second Decade

British Gas renews its Michelin partnership, fitting Agilis CrossClimate all-season tyres to 2,500 new vans across a major fleet refresh.

Point S puts its tyres to the test at exclusive Estoril track event

Point S Members Put Summer Tyres Through Their Paces at Estoril.

Davanti Protoura Race Takes 10 Horas Ecuador, Seals 3-Year Deal

Davanti’s Protoura Race dominated 10 Horas Ecuador and becomes official tyre of Ecuador’s National Circuit Championship to 2027.

Hankook Becomes Global Partner of the FIA, Strengthening Sustainable Innovation in Motorsport and Mobility

Hankook becomes an FIA Global Partner, backing the FIA Awards and Sustainable Innovation Series to accelerate track-to-road advances.

Continental Tyres Strengthens Commercial Division with New Leadership Structure

Continental consolidates truck and specialty sales in the UK and Ireland, appointing Rebecca Shedden and expanding Grant Willman’s remit.

TyreSafe Awards 2026 Open for Entries as Charity Marks 20th Anniversary

TyreSafe opens entries for its 2026 Awards, coinciding with the charity’s 20th anniversary and a June gala at The Belfry.

Pirelli Unveils Third-Generation Scorpion

Pirelli debuts a TÜV-certified Scorpion SUV summer tyre, claiming class-leading wet safety, refined comfort and improved mileage.

Prinx Chengshan Rolls Out First Giant 30.00R51 OTR Tyre from New Intelligent Factory

Prinx Chengshan has produced its first 30.00R51 OTR tyre at a new green, intelligent factory, targeting heavy mining applications.

LAMMA 2026 Achieves Record Attendance with High-Horsepower Launches and Sustainability Focus

Over 45,000 attend LAMMA 2026 as manufacturers unveil high-horsepower tractors, precision tools and low-carbon solutions at the NEC.

Triangle Tyre Launches EnsureX Technology to Combat Mining Tyre Delamination

Triangle Tyre debuts EnsureX, a cobalt-free bonding system aimed at cutting OTR tyre delamination and extending service life.

Ecobat Completes Sale of UK Battery Recycling Operations to Splitstone Capital

Ecobat has sold its UK battery recycling and specialty lead operations to funds advised by Splitstone Capital, continuing a Europe-wide divestment programme.

Repairify Diagnostics Brands and Opus IVS Announce Merger to Drive Innovation in Automotive Diagnostics

Apollo Tyres Unveils Next-Generation Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 Ultra-High-Performance All-Season Tyre

Apollo Tyres will launch the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 in summer 2026, a UHP all-season tyre engineered for modern electrified vehicles.

PRINX Launches Major 2026 Portfolio Expansion with 56 New Tyre Sizes

PRINX will add 56 sizes in 2026, expanding all-season and summer lines for European cars and vans, with EUDR-ready supply.

Yokohama Rubber renews Nürburgring partnership with Haupt Racing Team and Ford Racing for 2026

Yokohama will continue with HRT and Ford at the Nürburgring in 2026 after SP9 PRO-AM and NLS successes.

Real-time Tyre Monitoring System Prevents Tour Departure with Underinflated Tyre

R&J Coaches will fit Wheely-Safe Connect across its fleet after a real-time alert flagged a tour-bound coach with low tyre pressure.

Citira Expands into UK Market with Tyrefix Acquisition

Sweden’s Citira acquires UK mobile off-highway specialist Tyrefix, securing nationwide service coverage and a platform for circular tyre growth.

Ozzy Tyres Launches Next-Generation MONSTA Tyre for Australia's Daily-Driver 4x4s

Australian-owned Ozzy Tyres launches a quieter, more compliant MONSTA all-terrain tyre built for today’s daily-driver 4x4s.

Tire Technology International Awards 2026: Shortlist Revealed Ahead of Hannover Expo

With six weeks to go, the Tire Technology International Awards 2026 shortlist highlights sustainability, digitalisation and manufacturing efficiency.

Nexen Tire Secures OE Supply Deal for KG Mobility Musso Pickup

Nexen Tire will supply N’PRIZ RH7 and Roadian HTX RH5 as OE tyres for KG Mobility’s Musso pickup range.

A1 ADAS Promotes Jamie Willis As Workshop ADAS Choices Expand

A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.

Who Will Fit the Tyres of Tomorrow?

The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.

Sophie Lyden's Tyre Safety Work Receives National Recognition

Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.

Hankook Tyre UK Promotes Cottrell to TBR Network Role

Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.

Tyre Industry Awards 2026 Shortlist Recognises UK Trade Talent

The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.

Chris Follows Takes on Snowdon for The Albion Foundation

Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.

Nexen Tire Extends European Leadership Restructure

New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.

Ian Jackson Takes Technical Services Role at Continental

Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.

Hankook Restructures German Sales and Marketing Leadership

Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.

Brad Hazelden and George Leigh Take Senior Oak Tyres Roles

Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.

Tiina Frazer Joins Nokian Tyres Management Team

Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.

Mike Parker and Richard Masters Join PHINIA Aftermarket Team

PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.