Tyres & Accessories Magazine August 2023
In this issue: Digital natives and the tyre business There’s no denying that the tyre business has become more digital and connected than ever before, but there are a number of sides to that equation. We know that between 60 and 80 per cent of tyre-buying consumers were doing pre-sale research online before the pandemic, […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine July 2023
In this issue: Construction and mining tyres Not only are construction, earthmover and other off-the-road tyres, some of the biggest out there, they are also critical to the smooth-running of the businesses they serve. While being stuck next to your car on the way home is certainly an inconvenience, if your Caterpillar’s not moving at […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine June 2023
In this issue: Tyre retail: Not just a two-horse race Kwik Fit and its other ETEL-related brands (Tyre City, Tyre Pros and Central Tyre) have dominated the UK tyre retail landscape for years. More recently, Halfords has made our annual tyre retail ranking a two-horse race. However, Michelin’s ATS Euromaster network remains a significant player […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine May 2023
In this issue: Aftermarket services and supplies Over the years, the proportion of non-tyre business done in garages and fast-fits has steadily increased relative to the proportion of turnover derived from tyre sales. And with modern vehicles increasingly bringing with them the advanced technological needs associated with features such as TPMS and ADAS, the aftermarket […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine April 2023
In this issue: Cross-sectionality – 4×4 tyres, SUV tyres and electric vehicles For years the rise in prominence and market share of high-value and high-margin SUV and 4×4 tyres has continued unabated. During that time the boundaries between cross-over vehicles (CUV), sports utility vehicles (SUV) and 4x4s have been well and truly blurred. Now, with […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine March 2023
In this issue: Sustainability, circular economy and recycling “Sustainability” is not new, but it has really stepped into the foreground in the last couple of years. Furthermore, while “sustainability” is often used synonymously with terms like “green” and “ecological”. It is increasingly used in a much more strategic and philosophical manner to refer to areas […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine February 2023
In this issue: Passenger car tyres When Tyres & Accessories published its last feature on mass market car tyres, Europe was looking forward to economic growth and a boost for production largely in the east of the continent in the wake of spiking intercontinental logistics costs and lead times. How the picture has changed since […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine January 2023
In this issue Retaining traction – Agricultural Tyres While other sectors have struggled in the face of high raw material costs combined with pressures on European production capacity, the agricultural tyre sector has managed to retain market traction for two main reasons: Firstly, we all still need to eat and the world’s population continues to […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine December 2022
In this issue Motorsport Review Many motorsport series were able to put the trials of the pandemic years behind them in 2022, meaning the return of spectators, trackside. While series’ tyre suppliers remained busy throughout the pandemic, the return to a semblance of normality represented a relief for those traveling nationally and especially internationally. While […]
WhatTyre Tyre Buyers Guide 2022
The WhatTyre Tyre Buyers Guide 2022 offers drivers a selection of the best tyres available in the UK in nine different segments. These top-rated tyres, according to WhatTyre’s unique Tyrescore algorithm and the website’s experienced editorial team, were identified as the best tyres for cars and SUVs as part of the site’s annual Tyre of […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine November 2022
In the November 2022 issue of Tyres & Accessories: 4×4 tyres While SUV registrations have grown to account for a sizeable chunk of the UK total and sales of SUV tyres continue to head north in line with this trend, dedicated off-road 4×4 tyres remain a niche market, albeit an important one. Tyres & Accessories […]
Tyres & Accessories Magazine October 2022
In this issue: Digital Tyre Business Tyres have always been a highly technological product, but the influence of technology in the distribution and retail parts of the business hasn’t always moved at the same pace. Recent years, however, have seen the role of Internet and e-commerce take-off. That progress was compounded during the last couple […]
