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US tariffs pose ‘significant risks’ to UK automotive sector – NFDA
4th April 2025The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) says the US trade tariffs of 10 per cent introduced on all UK imports to the USA, and 25 per cent on cars entering the US market pose “significant risks to the sector and the global economy as a whole.” The association appealed for the UK government to offer increased support to the sector as a result of the earthquake in global trade and its particularly severe implications for the automotive sector.
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Global tyremaker shares slide for second day, this time Goodyear too
4th April 2025While yesterday, Goodyear’s double-digit share price increase was one of the very few examples of good news across the US stock markets, today the USA-based tyremaker has joined the rest of the global premium tyre manufacturing community in witnessing their stock prices slide. The primary cause was President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariff announcement[s]. And the secondary cause of Goodyear’s good fortunes was a pre-tariff-announcement confidence boost published by financial analysts.
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11 four-star tyres in 225/40 R18 test
Netherlands-based motoring association ANWB has compared 18 models of size 225/40 R18 summer tyres. Its test team subjected the these to safety-related tests in wet and dry conditions, these contributing 70% towards the final score. They additionally appraised rolling resistance, fuel consumption, noise characteristics and wear.
Continue ReadingGlobal tyremaker shares slide for second day, this time Goodyear too
While yesterday, Goodyear’s double-digit share price increase was one of the very few examples of good news across the US stock markets, today the USA-based tyremaker has joined the rest of the global premium tyre manufacturing community in witnessing their stock prices slide. The primary cause was President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariff announcement[s]. And the secondary cause of Goodyear’s good fortunes was a pre-tariff-announcement confidence boost published by financial analysts.
Continue ReadingContinental’s second exit of the agricultural tyre sector since 2000
For the second time in two decades, Continental has exited the agricultural tyre business. First off, Continental executives sold the well-known German tyremaker’s agricultural tyre business to the Czech based company CGS in 2004. (CGS subsequently adopted the brand name Mitas and that operation was sold to Trelleborg Wheel Systems in 2016. The combined Mitas/Trelleborg Wheel Systems officially became part of Yokohama in May 2023). For 13 years the sale of Continental agricultural tyres in 200
Continue ReadingTrump’s 25% tyre tariff – further details
The share price for US-based tyre maker Goodyear jumped during the course of today’s trading, and it’s easy to see why when reading the ins and outs of the US Government’s proclamation introducing new tariff measures affecting imported vehicles and parts, including tyres. Local production becomes a whole lot more attractive now that, from 3 May 2025, tyres made in most parts of the world will attract a 25% ad valorem tariff.
Continue ReadingTriangle Tyre and Sunebo heading to Autopromotec 2025
Triangle Tyre and its Italian partner Sunebo will return to Bologna for the 30th edition of the biennial Autopromotec exhibition, taking place from 21 to 24 2025. The companies will exhibit from booth C48 in pavilion 20, showcasing their latest TBR and OTR products.
Continue Reading11 four-star tyres in 225/40 R18 test
Netherlands-based motoring association ANWB has compared 18 models of size 225/40 R18 summer tyres. Its test team subjected the these to safety-related tests in wet and dry conditions, these contributing 70% towards the final score. They additionally appraised rolling resistance, fuel consumption, noise characteristics and wear.
Continue ReadingGlobal tyremaker shares slide for second day, this time Goodyear too
While yesterday, Goodyear’s double-digit share price increase was one of the very few examples of good news across the US stock markets, today the USA-based tyremaker has joined the rest of the global premium tyre manufacturing community in witnessing their stock prices slide. The primary cause was President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariff announcement[s]. And the secondary cause of Goodyear’s good fortunes was a pre-tariff-announcement confidence boost published by financial analysts.
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