Turkish competition authority investigating 17 tyre firms
As Tyrepress.com shared yesterday, the Republic of Türkiye’s Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) has begun an investigation into companies active in the field of tyre production and distribution within the automotive sector. Rekabet Kurumu reported today that after completing a preliminary investigation focused on allegations of violations against Turkish competition law, it is now examining the activities of 17 companies.
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Delphi strengthens LCV braking range
Delphi is expanding its light commercial vehicle (LCV) braking range, rolling out first-to-market brake pads and discs for many of the latest workhorses to hit UK roads.
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“Fully committed” to spin-off – Olaf Schick leaving Continental
Olaf Schick will part ways with Continental earlier than planned. A committee within the company’s Supervisory Board has agreed to the Chief Financial Officer’s request to step down on 30 September 2025. Schick will also relinquish the role of Executive Board member for Finance, Integrity and Law. He intends to return to Mercedes-Benz Group and will join its board of management on 1 October 2025.
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Continental to spin-off Automotive group sector
Following a detailed evaluation, the Executive Board of Continental AG has decided to spin off its Automotive group sector business. Subject to the approval of the company’s Supervisory Board in March 2025, shareholders will vote upon the spin-off at the Continental Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for 25 April 2025. The spin-off will then likely take place by the end of 2025, with preparations for it completed by the end of the third quarter.
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Bridgestone expands solar capabilities at China PCR tyre plant
In addition to increasing production capacity at its Wuxi passenger car tyre plant in China, Bridgestone Corporation has completed the second phase of its project to equip the Bridgestone (Wuxi) Tyre Co., Ltd. facility for generating solar power. Bridgestone has installed further rooftop panels which, since going operational in mid-November 2024, have increased the plant’s solar panel capacity to 13.029 megawatts (MW).
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Webfleet expands emissions reporting tool with Scope 2 addition
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management platform, has enhanced its CO₂ reporting tool by incorporating indirect emissions (Scope 2) alongside direct emissions (Scope 1). The tool now offers fleet operators more detailed options to track and report emissions using distance- and fuel-based calculation methods. Certified by verification body TÜV Rheinland, the CO₂ reporting tool enables consistent emissions tracking across vehicle types.
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Clarios Connected Services launches idle reduction solution
Advanced battery technology firm and Brookfield Business Partners subsidiary Clarios has announced the launch of its new Connected Services business unit, which has secured its first commercial agreement with a European fleet operator. The agreement covers a solution designed to reduce idle times in heavy-duty vehicles, delivering both economic advantages and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions.
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Yokohama Tyres sponsors popular Santa Dash for Milton Keynes hospice
Yokohama Tyres will sponsor the Willen Hospice Santa Dash in Milton Keynes on Sunday 15 December. The 2km run (or walk) around Willen North Lake, a tradition for many families in the city, begins at 10:30, with arrivals from 10:00. Yokohama will participate with a team of three Santas, as well as handing out goody bags and displaying an Advan-branded Honda Civic Type R. Willen Hospice must raise £8.7 million annually to provide free services to support people in the local community during often difficult times.
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Show debut for JK Tyre’s latest OTR products
The bauma CONEXPO India exhibition began in Delhi NCR today, and JK Tyre & Industries has used the event as a platform for launching its latest off-the-road tyres. The new offerings include, 17.5-25 VEM 63 L5 for wheel loaders, 16.00-25 VEM 99D E3 for wide body dump trucks, 12.00-24 VEM Smooth L5S for load haul dumpers, 300-15 Jet Lift for forklift trucks and 10/75-15.3 MPT117 for self-loading concrete mixers. Anuj Kathuria, President of JK Tyre’s India business and Debasis Khuntia, Head of OTR, were on-site to unveil the products.
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SRI streamlining tyre plant operations with Rockwell Automation
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has selected Rockwell Automation, Inc. to support the company’s digital transformation efforts, beginning with the installation of a Rockwell manufacturing execution system (MES) platform at its largest domestic plant, the Shirakawa City facility in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture. The factory will begin operations using the new platform in the second half of 2025.
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Vredestein extends summer tyre mileage by up to 30% with new Ultrac+
Apollo Tyres will launch the new Vredestein Ultrac+ summer tyre in January 2025, with a dramatic improvement in longevity over the outgoing Ultrac. Apollo says the new tyre delivers an increase in mileage of “up to 30 per cent” and a 3 per cent improvement in rolling resistance while maintaining its predecessor’s highly rated comfort and competitive wet and dry handling capabilities. The new Vredestein Ultrac+ range will extend to 70 different sizes between 15 and 20 inches, targeting a wide selection of family and compact cars.
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Scottish Government approves £120 million tyre recycling investment
The Scottish Government has granted planning approval for a new tyre recycling facility in Linwood, Renfrewshire, to address the growing challenge of waste tyres across the country. The facility, operated by Renfrewshire-based SSH Recycling, is reportedly the first of its kind in the UK and is designed to “recycle or repurpose every component part of waste tyres”.
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Competition body investigating Brisa
The Republic of Türkiye’s Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) has launched an investigation into companies active in the field of tyre production and distribution within the automotive sector. One affected company is Brisa, the joint venture between Bridgestone and Sabanci Holdings.
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Tracey Mortimer promoted to managing director of Continental Tyre Group UK and Ireland
Continental Tyres has appointed Tracey Mortimer as managing director of its UK and Ireland tyre business. Mortimer will assume leadership of the manufacturer’s UK division on 1 January 2025, replacing Tarik Görgün who is relocating to the US with his family. Tracey Mortimer has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and has held senior consumer and commercial tyre sector roles at Continental Tyres. Over the course of her career she has performed a range of marketing and sales functions. She was most recently consumer tyres sales and solutions director UK and Ireland. Mortimer will oversee overall business strategy and execution for the company’s tyre business across the UK and Ireland in her new role.
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Michelin and Brembo link smart tyres and brakes to shorten braking by 4m
Brembo has signed a global agreement with Michelin to “exploit the full potential of their intelligent solutions to revolutionize vehicle performance and offer drivers the highest safety and comfort standards.” Specifically, Brembo is bringing its braking systems, vehicle modelling and artificial intelligence (AI) to the table. For its part, Michelin is contributing its leadership in tyre modelling and algorithm development. The partnership centres on “the continuous exchange of real-time data between Michelin’s connected solutions software, which provides tyre grip data to Brembos innovative Sensify braking system”. According to the two companies, these tyre insights “enable engineers to fine-tune the braking system with exceptional precision, further enhancing Sensify’s characteristics”.
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