Light vehicle sales in India poised to reach record 4.9 million in 2024 – GlobalData

18th March 2024

India's light vehicles (LV) market is on the cusp of a record-breaking year, with a confluence of economic, political, and market factors aligning to drive growth.

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IGA applauds UK Prime Minister’s initiative to boost apprenticeships and support small businesses

18th March 2024

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) “enthusiastically welcomes” the recent announcement from the Prime Minister's Office unveiling a comprehensive reform package aimed at strengthening small businesses across the UK.

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Classic Car Garage star Colin Denton to speak at Schaeffler Repxpert Conference

18th March 2024

Colin Denton, star of TV’s Classic Car Garage has been unveiled as a keynote speaker for Schaeffler‘s all-new Repxpert Conference, which takes place at the Manufacturing Training Centre in Coventry on Wednesday 22 May, 2024.

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No reprieve for Michelin’s German plants

18th March 2024

Michelin has dashed union and works council hopes of reversing the planned end of truck tyre production in Germany, with company management rejecting a more than 100-page document outlining alternative concepts for maintaining the plants.

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Firestone Liberia earns ISCC PLUS

18th March 2024

On 12 March 2024, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced that its Firestone Liberia natural rubber growing and processing facility has attained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition.

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TP Tools Oy buys Formup 350 for tyre mould production

18th March 2024

TP Tools OY, a family-owned business with more than three decades of expertise in tyre mould manufacturing, has bought an AddUp FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine in order to power-up its sipe-mould production capability.

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Michelin buys 6th Addup Formup350 Metal 3D printer

18th March 2024

Michelin Molding Solutions (MMS) in Greenville, SC has purchased their second AddUp FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) machine following the successful installation and operation of their first one in 2022.

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Michelin announces exclusive European Peugeot 3008 & E-3008 tyre supply

18th March 2024

Peugeot has selected Michelin to exclusively equip Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 models sold in Europe.

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New Yokohama Mexico factory to be built in Saltillo, Coahuila

18th March 2024

The new consumer/light truck tyre plant Yokohama Rubber Co.

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HSBC funds Metro Tyres expansion

18th March 2024

Metro Tyres has utilised a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK to complete the purchase of a new 10,500 square foot warehouse in Liverpool.

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Kumho Tire to build plant in Europe

18th March 2024

In response to an article that The Korea Economic Daily published this morning, Kumho Tire has confirmed that it is considering establishing a new factory in Europe.

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Yokohama Rubber to set up plant in Mexico

18th March 2024

The Yokohama Rubber Co.

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Sentury achieves rapid growth in 2023

15th March 2024

2023 was a year of rapid growth for Sentury.

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Maxxis considering Nigeria tyre factory

15th March 2024

In February 2024, directors of Maxxis visited the rulers of the Ukanku Community in the Ukwa East region of Nigeria.

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Aeolus giant tyre project starts construction at Jiaozuo, China plant in June

15th March 2024

The Aeolus giant tyre project has completed all approval procedures and is expected to start construction in June 2024.

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Yokohama sponsors Everything Electric Live Action Arena

15th March 2024

Yokohama Tyres has signed up to become an Everything Electric London event partner.

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Which European countries are using electric vehicles the most?

15th March 2024

New research has revealed the European countries using electric vehicles the most, with Norway coming out on top.

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NFDA concerned over Northern Ireland’s persistent MOT testing backlog

15th March 2024

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has expressed concerns over the delays drivers in Northern Ireland are facing in getting MOT tests.

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Quality focus for Fortune

15th March 2024

The Fortune brand is a relative newcomer in the UK commercial vehicle tyre market, but behind the range is one of China’s largest and fastest-growing tyre makers.

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Mahle Aftermarket unveils streamlined marketing portal

14th March 2024

The new UK Mahle Webshop presents an excellent array of merchandise and user-friendly experience for browsing and purchasing clothing and point-of-sale of Mahle branded items.

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Arnold Clark Autoparts offers extra value to garages with technical training event

14th March 2024

Arnold Clark Autoparts recently hosted a technical training evening at the GTG Training Centre in Wolverhampton to offer garages technical expertise, networking opportunities and industry knowledge from leading suppliers and organisations.

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Goodyear Farm Tires creates LSW European hub in France

14th March 2024

Goodyear Farm Tires has created a new Low Sidewall Technology Development Centre in France to “provide its UK and European …customers with improved access to one of the most innovative products on the market”, according to the company.

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Pyrum Innovations entering Scandinavia with GreenTech JV

14th March 2024

A consulting agreement with Swedish firm GreenTech Recycling Tires AB gives Pyrum Innovations AG its first point of entry into the Scandinavian market.

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GRI appoints Thanuja Samaranayake as COO

14th March 2024

Thanuja Samaranayake has joined GRI as the tyre maker’s chief operating officer, effective 1 March 2024.

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Gavin White becomes Activate Business Finance ambassador

14th March 2024

Autotech Group founder Gavin White has become Automotive Ambassador in partnership with commercial finance broker Activate Business Finance.

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70% of US fleets run weekly tyre inspections, but they lack digital integration

14th March 2024

Anyline published the results of its recent US fleet survey at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

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Yokohama Rubber back in the black in Russia

14th March 2024

Several tyre makers have sold their manufacturing operations in Russia since 2022; Yokohama Rubber has not.

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Branford Group hosts Toyo Automotive Parts USA auction

14th March 2024

The Branford Group is conducting an auction at the former Toyo Automotive Parts USA facility in Franklin, Kentucky in April.

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Mark Widdows appointed Colewood Automotive network director

14th March 2024

Colewood Automotive, the tyre e-commerce platform operator, has recruited Mark Widdows as network director.

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Autozeitung summer tyre test backbenches leading brands

14th March 2024

Autozeitung recently conducted its summer tyre test for 2024, joining the ranks of evaluations by Auto Bild as well as European motoring clubs ADAC, ÖAMTC and TCS.

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Magna Tyres introduces M-Truck commercial tyre range

13th March 2024

Netherlands based Magna Tyres has expanded its range of commercial vehicle tyres.

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Landsail brand designed to fulfil value SUV tyre demand

13th March 2024

If the market data is right, 2024 could be another busy year for SUV tyre sales.

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Further Prinx Chengshan tyres gain TÜV SÜD certification

13th March 2024

During a ceremony held in China on 6 March, TÜV SÜD Group acknowledged Prinx Chengshan with certification that will “serve as a milestone” to “accelerate” the tyre maker’s entry into the European market.

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Dongying authorities launch tyre brand promotion campaign in Thailand

13th March 2024

In two months, the 14th Guangrao Tyre Exhibition (ChinaGRTAE) is about to open.

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UK SUV sales top 1 million in 2023

13th March 2024

SUV sales in the UK have increased by 23 per cent since 2022, according to Transport & Environment analysis of Dataforce data.

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Magna Tyres presenting truck range, TPMS at The Tire Cologne

13th March 2024

Netherlands-based tyre company Magna Tyres confirms its presence as an exhibitor at this year’s The Tire Cologne in Germany, stating that participation in the tyre industry show aligns with its “ongoing brand image momentum in the heavy tyre market sector.

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Linglong supports 2024 VfL Wolfsburg diversity match day

13th March 2024

For the 7th time, Linglong Tire is supporting VfL Wolfsburg Diversity Match Day.

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Hankook sponsoring UK truck shows

13th March 2024

Visitors to three trucking events taking place in the UK this summer will have the opportunity to get better acquainted with the Hankook and Laufenn truck tyre ranges.

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Katja Garcia Vila leaving Continental at year’s end

13th March 2024

Continental is beginning the search for a new chief financial officer after Katja Garcia Vila informed the company she won’t seek another term on the Executive Board following her current contract’s expiry in December 2024.

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Car, truck & OTR tyres – Sailun to build plant in Indonesia

13th March 2024

Sailun Group has announced plans to set up a factory in Indonesia capable of producing 3 million semi-steel radial tyres, 600,000 all-steel radials and 37,000 tonnes of OTR tyres annually.

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Goodyear tyres OE on Citroën ë-C3

13th March 2024

Introducing its ë-C3, Citroën invites us to “forget everything” we know about electric cars as this new model “challenges the rulebook” for European-designed and built B-segment vehicles.

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Pirelli honours BMTR Birmingham with double Performance Centre awards

12th March 2024

BMTR Birmingham has secured a double victory in Pirelli’s UK retail network awards.

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Following the inauguration of its Serbia plant, Linglong switching truck tyre production to Europe

12th March 2024

Linglong Tire is relocating the production of truck tyres for the European market to its newly inaugurated factory in Serbia from their previous production base in China and Thailand, Tyrepress sister website Reifenpresse reports.

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Davanti pitches Vantoura 4-Seasons as versatile option for van fleets

12th March 2024

The choice of light commercial tyres is vital to businesses dependent on smooth-running vans, and the transition to spring and the end of the financial year often prompts a review.

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Thinkcar reports “surge” in demand for Thinktool Lite

12th March 2024

Thinkcar UK says demand is running high for the Thinktool Lite as more technicians seek to add diagnostics capability to their own toolboxes.

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Rubber Authority of Thailand supports Tyrexpo Bangkok 2024

12th March 2024

The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) is supporting the upcoming TyreXpo Bangkok 2024 that is scheduled to be held on 15-17 May 2024 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand.

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GSF Car Parts opens new Walsall branch

12th March 2024

GSF Car Parts has opened its third new branch of the year, and second of the month with addition of GSF Walsall on Monday 11 March.

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Goodride Solmax 1 performs in 2024 ADAC test

12th March 2024

In this year’s summer tyre test, German automobile club ADAC took a close look at 16 current 215/55 R17 models – including the Goodride Solmax 1 for the first time.

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Yokohama tyres OE on new Mitsubishi Triton

12th March 2024

The Yokohama Rubber Co.

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Spring 2024 debut for UUHP segment Vredestein Ultrac Pro

12th March 2024

Apollo Tyres has officially launched its new Vredestein Ultrac Pro ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre.

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