Yokohama is supplying its Advan V61 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Mazda Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-80, sales of which will be launched in Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries in October 2024.
Yue Hua becomes the new general manager of Firemax
11th November 2024
The management of Shandong tyre manufacturer Firemax has changed, with Yue Hua replacing Guo Naiming as the new director, general manager and legal representative.
John Stone, owner of Stone Tyres in St Helens has bought the premises of nearby former homewares shop, Slinn’s as part of plans to expand with additional MOT capacity.
Yokohama has been building ties with Northampton College by providing educational talks on logistics and by donating a retired lorry for its mechanical students to practice their skills.
Although tyres account for only 2 to 4% of total fleet costs, they play a disproportionately large role in influencing other expenses, affecting fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, and even safety.
Kumho 4×4, SUV tyre integrate passenger car tyre technology
8th November 2024
The rise and rise of the SUV has been the dominant feature of the European car market in recent years, with increasing numbers of SUV drivers demanding a wider variety of performance features, from on-road performance to off-road traction.
Hankook Tyre UK wins Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year Award for second consecutive year
8th November 2024
Hankook Tyre UK was awarded the NTDA's Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year award for its ‘Hankook Big Winter Giveaway’ consumer promotion, featuring a £20,000 Virgin holiday voucher.
Rema Tip Top Automotive UK crowned Aftermarket Supplier of the Year 2024
8th November 2024
Rema Tip Top Automotive UK was honoured with the prestigious NTDA Aftermarket Supplier of the Year 2024 award, recognising the UK division’s exceptional dedication and significant contributions to the automotive aftermarket sector.
Continental wins sustainability accolade at NTDA Tyre Industry Awards 2024
8th November 2024
Continental Tyres beat Bridgestone, Hankook, Marangoni, and Michelin to win the Tyre Industry Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year at the NTDA’s Tyre Industry Awards 2024.
Pirelli sustainability measures, UK commitment seals Tyre Manufacturer of the Year award
8th November 2024
Pirelli UK was named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the Tyre Industry Awards 2024, recognising the company’s excellence in product innovation, sustainability, and beyond.
Kirkby Tyres celebrates double victory at 2024 NTDA Awards
8th November 2024
Kirkby Tyres won both Tyre Wholesaler of the Year and the Truck & Agricultural Tyre Supplier of the Year at the NTDA’s Tyre Industry Awards 2024, the first time any company has claimed both awards within the same year.
‘Tariff man’: What Trump 2.0 means for the tyre business
7th November 2024
The scale of Donald Trump’s success in the recent US election surprised many and disappointed those looking for a return to the White House for the democrats.
ZC Rubber launches new Westlake truck tyres and Arisun car tyres at SEMA
7th November 2024
ZC Rubber showed four of 13 new designs of its Westlake Gen II truck tyre lineup at SEMA 2024 (5-8 November 2024), setting the stage for a “comprehensive North American launch”.
Pirelli announces administrative inquiry into CNRC’s potential breach of Italy’s Golden Power regulations
7th November 2024
Pirelli announced on 6 November that Italy’s Prime Minister’s Office has initiated an administrative procedure to investigate a potential breach by China National Tire and Rubber Corp.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Nokian Tyres’ new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, including both near-term targets for 2030 and long-term targets to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Russian winter tyre buyers favouring Nokian Tyres, Triangle
6th November 2024
Despite no longer manufacturing or even officially selling its products within the country, Nokian Tyres remains Russia’s best-selling brand of studded winter tyres.
Cyclical declines shouldn’t hinder investments in agri technologies
6th November 2024
The EIMA agricultural machinery begins in Bologna today, and show organiser FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, has taken the opportunity to provide an overview of the global agricultural machinery market.
Enviro CEO speaking at international Recovered Carbon Black conference
5th November 2024
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) CEO Fredrik Emilson is participating in a keynote CEO panel arranged during the first day of the Recovered Carbon Black conference as well as at a special networking lunch that Enviro is hosting and where chairman Alf Blomqvist will also be present.
Bridgestone partnering on tyres for ‘kitchen stove’ lunar rover
5th November 2024
The Moon is set to become a crowded address over the coming decade, with numerous national and private projects set to land craft, vehicles or people on the lunar surface.
More bad news for European tyre making has arrived in the form of Michelin’s decision to close its Cholet and Vannes plants in France by early 2026 at the latest.
Car stolen from Tiger Wheel & Tyre in fraudulent vehicle collection
4th November 2024
In South Africa, Tiger Wheel & Tyre has acknowledged that a vehicle was “fraudulently collected by an unauthorised individual posing as collecting said vehicle on behalf of the owner”.
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Continue ReadingWanli Hefei receives two environmental fines
11th November 2024The Hefei Ecological Environment Bureau issued two fines to a Wanli tyre manufacturing base, totalling 158,800 yuan (about £17,000; €21,000).
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11th November 2024John Stone, owner of Stone Tyres in St Helens has bought the premises of nearby former homewares shop, Slinn’s as part of plans to expand with additional MOT capacity.
Continue ReadingHalfords ‘the most prominent brand’ in UK cycling industry
11th November 2024Halfords is the most prominent brand within the UK cycling sector for 2024, according to a new report.
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11th November 2024A shocking new study suggests that a significant number of motorists are putting lives at risk due to an alarming lack of tyre safety knowledge.
Continue ReadingSport tyres – not for everyone
8th November 2024Optional sport tyres always deliver better performance, right? Not necessarily, says auto motor und sport (ams).
Continue ReadingEU lifting of Belshina sanctions a “double mistake” – BIC
8th November 2024In March 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union’s General Court lifted some of the sanctions imposed on Belshina in December 2021.
Continue ReadingMarangoni celebrates 20 years of partnership with Alba Tyres
8th November 2024September 2024 marked 20 years of partnership between Marangoni and Scottish RingTread partner, Alba Tyre Management Ltd.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Mobility Solutions – TCO & sustainability driving integrated contracts
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Continue ReadingYokohama 4×4 tyre range offers all-weather driving options
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Continue ReadingSRI reports strong business profit growth amid global challenges
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Continue ReadingHankook’s 4×4 tyre range: tough in all terrains
8th November 2024Hankook offers an extensive range of powerful performance tyres built for the wild, ensuring confident and controlled off-road driving.
Continue ReadingHankook Tyre UK wins Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year Award for second consecutive year
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Continue ReadingMichelin approved dealer Tyre-Smart named Best Small Retailer at NTDA Tyre Industry Awards 2024
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Continue ReadingRema Tip Top Automotive UK crowned Aftermarket Supplier of the Year 2024
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Continue ReadingSRI closing USA tyre plant
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Continue ReadingTyreOps integrates with Translogik’s TLGX tool
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Continue ReadingPirelli announces administrative inquiry into CNRC’s potential breach of Italy’s Golden Power regulations
7th November 2024Pirelli announced on 6 November that Italy’s Prime Minister’s Office has initiated an administrative procedure to investigate a potential breach by China National Tire and Rubber Corp.
Continue ReadingSBTi approves revised Nokian Tyres climate goals
7th November 2024The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Nokian Tyres’ new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, including both near-term targets for 2030 and long-term targets to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Continue ReadingHubtrac offering Serbia-made tyres to the US market
6th November 2024In 2025, Hubtrac plans to enter the U.
Continue ReadingRussian winter tyre buyers favouring Nokian Tyres, Triangle
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Continue ReadingOmnisource appoints Rob Montasser, vice president of sales, USA
6th November 2024OmniSource has named Rob Montasser vice president of U.
Continue ReadingRepairify retains 14001 Environmental Certification
6th November 2024Following recent audits of its Luton and Peterlee businesses, Repairify has successfully retained the ISO 14001 accreditation.
Continue ReadingPrinx Chengshan joins UNGC
6th November 2024Confirming its support for the initiative, Prinx Chengshan Holdings Limited has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
Continue ReadingElite Garages adds kitten rescue to service portfolio
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Continue ReadingYokohama Rubber partnering to develop new uses for rubber seeds
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Continue ReadingCyclical declines shouldn’t hinder investments in agri technologies
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Continue ReadingKumho unveils 3 UHP tyres for North America
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Continue ReadingJK Tyre merging Cavendish subsidiary
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Continue ReadingIndustrial tyre demand increasing at 3.5% CAGR
5th November 2024The latest data suggests that the global market for port and industrial tyres was worth around US$8.
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Continue ReadingVietnamese truck tyre exports to be worth >US$3 billion by 2033 – report
5th November 2024In 2023, Vietnam’s commercial vehicle tyre exports reached a total value of US$1.
Continue ReadingCheng Shin’s company website encountered hackers
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Continue ReadingPekka Natri heads Cimcorp North America
5th November 2024Cimcorp has named Pekka Natri as its new Head of Region, North America.
Continue ReadingGoodyear reports net loss of $34 million in third-quarter of 2024, EMEA recovering
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Continue ReadingBridgestone partnering on tyres for ‘kitchen stove’ lunar rover
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Continue ReadingMichelin closing another 2 plants in Europe
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Continue ReadingCar stolen from Tiger Wheel & Tyre in fraudulent vehicle collection
4th November 2024In South Africa, Tiger Wheel & Tyre has acknowledged that a vehicle was “fraudulently collected by an unauthorised individual posing as collecting said vehicle on behalf of the owner”.
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