Automation, European truck-tyre capacity, circularity and California efficiency rules shaped the industry's week.
TRA’s Briefing Day put T8 reform and waste tracking centre stage, but the date for withdrawing T8 remains unset.
German tyre output fell 9.1% in H1 2026, while European replacement sales grew and tyre revenues weakened.
As ports scale electric equipment, tyre energy losses are attracting greater attention, but changed buying criteria remain unproven.
BKT is combining OHT expansion, carbon black integration and new Indian on-road tyre categories in its FY30 growth plan.
Euro 7 is bringing tyre abrasion into type approval. TNM examines what changes for tyre development and why wear is not the same as tyre life.
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