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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Light vehicle sales in India poised to reach record 4.9 million in 2024 – GlobalData
18th March 2024India'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.
Continue ReadingIGA applauds UK Prime Minister’s initiative to boost apprenticeships and support small businesses
18th March 2024The 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.
Continue ReadingClassic Car Garage star Colin Denton to speak at Schaeffler Repxpert Conference
18th March 2024Colin 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.
Continue ReadingNo reprieve for Michelin’s German plants
18th March 2024Michelin 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.
Continue ReadingFirestone Liberia earns ISCC PLUS
18th March 2024On 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.
Continue ReadingTP Tools Oy buys Formup 350 for tyre mould production
18th March 2024TP 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.
Continue ReadingMichelin buys 6th Addup Formup350 Metal 3D printer
18th March 2024Michelin 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.
Continue ReadingMichelin announces exclusive European Peugeot 3008 & E-3008 tyre supply
18th March 2024Peugeot has selected Michelin to exclusively equip Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 models sold in Europe.
Continue ReadingNew Yokohama Mexico factory to be built in Saltillo, Coahuila
18th March 2024The new consumer/light truck tyre plant Yokohama Rubber Co.
Continue ReadingHSBC funds Metro Tyres expansion
18th March 2024Metro 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.
Continue ReadingKumho Tire to build plant in Europe
18th March 2024In 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.
Continue ReadingYokohama Rubber to set up plant in Mexico
18th March 2024The Yokohama Rubber Co.
Continue ReadingSentury achieves rapid growth in 2023
15th March 20242023 was a year of rapid growth for Sentury.
Continue ReadingMaxxis considering Nigeria tyre factory
15th March 2024In February 2024, directors of Maxxis visited the rulers of the Ukanku Community in the Ukwa East region of Nigeria.
Continue ReadingAeolus giant tyre project starts construction at Jiaozuo, China plant in June
15th March 2024The Aeolus giant tyre project has completed all approval procedures and is expected to start construction in June 2024.
Continue ReadingYokohama sponsors Everything Electric Live Action Arena
15th March 2024Yokohama Tyres has signed up to become an Everything Electric London event partner.
Continue ReadingWhich European countries are using electric vehicles the most?
15th March 2024New research has revealed the European countries using electric vehicles the most, with Norway coming out on top.
Continue ReadingNFDA concerned over Northern Ireland’s persistent MOT testing backlog
15th March 2024The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has expressed concerns over the delays drivers in Northern Ireland are facing in getting MOT tests.
Continue ReadingQuality focus for Fortune
15th March 2024The 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.
Continue ReadingMahle Aftermarket unveils streamlined marketing portal
14th March 2024The 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.
Continue ReadingArnold Clark Autoparts offers extra value to garages with technical training event
14th March 2024Arnold 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.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Farm Tires creates LSW European hub in France
14th March 2024Goodyear 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.
Continue ReadingPyrum Innovations entering Scandinavia with GreenTech JV
14th March 2024A consulting agreement with Swedish firm GreenTech Recycling Tires AB gives Pyrum Innovations AG its first point of entry into the Scandinavian market.
Continue ReadingGRI appoints Thanuja Samaranayake as COO
14th March 2024Thanuja Samaranayake has joined GRI as the tyre maker’s chief operating officer, effective 1 March 2024.
Continue ReadingGavin White becomes Activate Business Finance ambassador
14th March 2024Autotech Group founder Gavin White has become Automotive Ambassador in partnership with commercial finance broker Activate Business Finance.
Continue Reading70% of US fleets run weekly tyre inspections, but they lack digital integration
14th March 2024Anyline published the results of its recent US fleet survey at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
Continue ReadingYokohama Rubber back in the black in Russia
14th March 2024Several tyre makers have sold their manufacturing operations in Russia since 2022; Yokohama Rubber has not.
Continue ReadingBranford Group hosts Toyo Automotive Parts USA auction
14th March 2024The Branford Group is conducting an auction at the former Toyo Automotive Parts USA facility in Franklin, Kentucky in April.
Continue ReadingMark Widdows appointed Colewood Automotive network director
14th March 2024Colewood Automotive, the tyre e-commerce platform operator, has recruited Mark Widdows as network director.
Continue ReadingAutozeitung summer tyre test backbenches leading brands
14th March 2024Autozeitung 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.
Continue ReadingMagna Tyres introduces M-Truck commercial tyre range
13th March 2024Netherlands based Magna Tyres has expanded its range of commercial vehicle tyres.
Continue ReadingLandsail brand designed to fulfil value SUV tyre demand
13th March 2024If the market data is right, 2024 could be another busy year for SUV tyre sales.
Continue ReadingFurther Prinx Chengshan tyres gain TÜV SÜD certification
13th March 2024During 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.
Continue ReadingDongying authorities launch tyre brand promotion campaign in Thailand
13th March 2024In two months, the 14th Guangrao Tyre Exhibition (ChinaGRTAE) is about to open.
Continue ReadingUK SUV sales top 1 million in 2023
13th March 2024SUV sales in the UK have increased by 23 per cent since 2022, according to Transport & Environment analysis of Dataforce data.
Continue ReadingMagna Tyres presenting truck range, TPMS at The Tire Cologne
13th March 2024Netherlands-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.
Continue ReadingLinglong supports 2024 VfL Wolfsburg diversity match day
13th March 2024For the 7th time, Linglong Tire is supporting VfL Wolfsburg Diversity Match Day.
Continue ReadingHankook sponsoring UK truck shows
13th March 2024Visitors 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.
Continue ReadingKatja Garcia Vila leaving Continental at year’s end
13th March 2024Continental 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.
Continue ReadingCar, truck & OTR tyres – Sailun to build plant in Indonesia
13th March 2024Sailun 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.
Continue ReadingGoodyear tyres OE on Citroën ë-C3
13th March 2024Introducing 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.
Continue ReadingPirelli honours BMTR Birmingham with double Performance Centre awards
12th March 2024BMTR Birmingham has secured a double victory in Pirelli’s UK retail network awards.
Continue ReadingFollowing the inauguration of its Serbia plant, Linglong switching truck tyre production to Europe
12th March 2024Linglong 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.
Continue ReadingDavanti pitches Vantoura 4-Seasons as versatile option for van fleets
12th March 2024The 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.
Continue ReadingThinkcar reports “surge” in demand for Thinktool Lite
12th March 2024Thinkcar UK says demand is running high for the Thinktool Lite as more technicians seek to add diagnostics capability to their own toolboxes.
Continue ReadingRubber Authority of Thailand supports Tyrexpo Bangkok 2024
12th March 2024The 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.
Continue ReadingGSF Car Parts opens new Walsall branch
12th March 2024GSF 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.
Continue ReadingGoodride Solmax 1 performs in 2024 ADAC test
12th March 2024In 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.
Continue ReadingYokohama tyres OE on new Mitsubishi Triton
12th March 2024The Yokohama Rubber Co.
Continue ReadingSpring 2024 debut for UUHP segment Vredestein Ultrac Pro
12th March 2024Apollo Tyres has officially launched its new Vredestein Ultrac Pro ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre.
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