Nokian Tyres adjusting North America, Nordics & Vianor leadership teams

18th July 2025

Several changes will soon take place in the Nokian Tyres leadership team.

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Tyre News in Numbers July 2025

18th July 2025

Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column identifies the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of some major industry stories.

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Read Tyres & Accessories Magazine July 2025 edition now

18th July 2025

The July 2025 issue of Tyres & Accessories is available now for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download.

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Yokohama Geolandar tyres OE on Toyota’s new 4Runner

18th July 2025

The Yokohama Rubber Co.

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640 Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV tyres recalled in USA

18th July 2025

In the USA, The National Highway Transport Safety Administration reports that Centropneus SRL (Centropneus) is recalling 640 Michelin CrossClimate 2 tyres for a minor sidewall marking non-compliance issue.

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Halfords Opens 50th upgraded garage in Chorley

18th July 2025

Halfords has opened its 50th new-look garage in Chorley, located at Castle St, Lyons Lane, PR7 3BU.

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Elite Garages takes >8-foot tyre horse to Goodwood

18th July 2025

Elite Garages recently exhibited at the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 where over 200,000 visitors passed through the gates.

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Garage Services Online backs crackdown on restrictions of independents

18th July 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland has issued a warning to the motor industry following reports that consumers are being discouraged from using independent garages for servicing and repairs.

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We will continue to defend our rights – Michelin comments on court decision

18th July 2025

As reported last week, on 9 July the General Court of the European Union largely upheld the European Commission’s decision to inspect Michelin’s premises for potential anti-competitive behaviour but partially annulled the decision due to insufficient evidence in one specific area.

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Evonik Polyvest making tyres even more sustainable

18th July 2025

As of 1 July 2025, Evonik is using electricity from renewable sources to produce polybutadiene at its plant in Marl, Germany.

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Defra seeks tighter waste tyre legislation

18th July 2025

Defra and the Welsh Government have published a policy paper proposing changes to waste management exemptions in England and Wales.

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CV industry marketing specialist launches initiative to boost UK, Ireland transport supplier visibility

17th July 2025

M1 Marketing has launched a new initiative to help suppliers and operators in the UK and Ireland’s commercial vehicle and logistics industry raise their industry profile.

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Michelin UK MD John Howe elected chair of the BTMA

17th July 2025

Michelin Tyre UK & Ireland managing director John Howe has been elected chair of the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA).

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Ring launches competitively priced tyre inflators

17th July 2025

Ring Automotive has launched a new budget tyre care offering.

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Hankook OE tyres for Porsche Macan

17th July 2025

The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev is an original equipment tyre for the new Porsche Macan.

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“Irreversible operational & financial consequences for Symbio” – Stellantis quits hydrogen

17th July 2025

Yesterday, Stellantis made public what its partners in the Symbio hydrogen mobility joint venture have known since May – it is discontinuing its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme as of 2026.

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Apollo Tyres appoints Ramaswami CHRO

17th July 2025

Apollo Tyres has named Mahalakshmi Ramaswami its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO).

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8 out of 10 – Linglong Tire a top OEM supplier

17th July 2025

In addition to claiming top spot for global NEV sales, Linglong Tire has gained confirmation that eight out of the world’s top ten car makers equip their products with its tyres.

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Delphi Academy powers-up hydrogen training with Toyota Mirai investment

17th July 2025

Delphi Academy has reinforced its position as a leader in vehicle technician training with the addition of a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai to its fleet of training vehicles.

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Kumho Tyre debuts at Transport Expo

17th July 2025

Kumho Tyre UK has wrapped up a successful debut at the 2025 Road Transport Expo (RTX), showcasing its latest range of commercial vehicle (CV) tyres to an engaged audience of fleet operators and industry professionals.

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Auto3iii partners with Castrol Service centres

16th July 2025

Auto3iii has joined Castrol and their leading UK distributor, The Race Group, in a partnership that will introduce its solutions to more than 270 UK Castrol Service workshops.

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Yokohama Rubber listed in FTSE4Good Index Series for 21st straight Year

16th July 2025

The Yokohama Rubber Co.

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New features enhance upgraded Goodyear CheckPoint

16th July 2025

A further evolution of the Goodyear CheckPoint drive-over tyre inspection solution has arrived, with this latest version introducing new features and updated technology for reading tread depth.

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Hankook debuts Dynapro AT2 Xtreme

16th July 2025

An evolved version of the Hankook Dynapro AT2 has arrived, and Hankook says this new tyre offers a “high-performance, all-terrain tread that has been specifically designed for versatile use on camper vans, classic off-road vehicles and construction site transporters.

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Nankang becomes Official Tyre of Santa Pod Raceway

16th July 2025

Santa Pod Raceway, self-professed home to the “fastest and loudest motorsport on Earth,” has a new official tyre.

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Tanguy Léon-Pflieger named Head of Passenger Cars Michelin Europe North

15th July 2025

Tanguy Léon-Pflieger has been appointed the new vice president for B2C Sales of Michelin Europe North region as of 1 July 2025.

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Trade barriers, uncertainty slash Jiangsu General’s net profit

15th July 2025

After a healthy increase in 2024, Jiangsu General Science Technology Co.

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MAHA UK MD honoured during GEA anniversary

15th July 2025

MAHA UK managing director, Neil Ebbs, was recognised for years of service to the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) during the organisation’s 80th anniversary celebrations.

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Erwin Eigel becomes co-managing director and chairman of Ronal Performance

15th July 2025

Since 1 April 2025, logistics activities, the German aftermarket organization, and sales of Speedline Truck branded truck and trailer wheels have been operating at under the new company name Ronal Performance GmbH.

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Kazakh tyre maker aiming to “push” Chinese products out

15th July 2025

Tatneft Group company Tengri Tyres hasn’t yet produced its first million tyres, but plans are already afoot to double the facility’s capacity.

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T&A interviews new Halfords managing director of Garages

15th July 2025

Following the news that Halfords Group has appointed Adam Pay as the new managing director of Garages, Tyres & Accessories contacted Pay for an interview that will be published in the August edition of Tyres & Accessories magazine.

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New role for Continental communications chief Hiller

15th July 2025

Birgit Hiller, who has headed corporate communications at Continental for the past four years, will soon take on a new role outside the company.

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Prometeon supports GB Speedway team

15th July 2025

Prometeon Tyre Group has announced “a significant commercial partnership” with the Great Britain (GB) Speedway Team for the 2025-26 season.

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Ferrari F80 riding on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R K1

15th July 2025

Production of the Ferrari F80 is scheduled to begin in Q4 2025, and as Michelin told us last year, this mid-engine hybrid sports car will exclusively wear tailor made Pilot Sport Cup 2 R K1 tyres.

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Brett Emerson joins Big Atom

15th July 2025

Tyre recycling operation Big Atom has added Brett Emerson to its team where he will be acting as business consultant.

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Sailun acquires Bridgestone’s China commercial tyre business

15th July 2025

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sailun (Shenyang) Tire Co.

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Aeolus Tyre net profit halved in H1 2025

15th July 2025

In its 2025 semi-annual earnings forecast published earlier today, Aeolus Tyre Co.

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500+ Continental tyres in use at Port of Tilbury

14th July 2025

The Port of Tilbury, part of the Forth Ports Group, has partnered with Continental for its tyre-related needs.

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TIA elects Gary Schroeder as secretary

14th July 2025

During its recent mid-year board meeting, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) voted to elect Gary Schroeder of Bob Sumerel Tire Co.

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Linglong Tire a Best Managed Company

14th July 2025

For the first time, Linglong Tire is a ‘China Best Managed Company’.

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P Zero & 10,000 hp – Pirelli at Goodwood Festival of Speed

14th July 2025

Pirelli marked the opening of the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and celebrated the debut of the fifth generation of its P Zero tyre with a parade of supercars boasting a combined output of over 10,000 horsepower.

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Nexen gains EcoVadis Gold for second straight year

14th July 2025

Nexen Tire has confirmed that it has received the Gold rating from EcoVadis.

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Top Tyres – and others – from 2025 summer testing

14th July 2025

The team at Tyrepress.

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Mahle appoints Mike Smallbone brand ambassador

14th July 2025

Mahle Aftermarket has welcomed industry expert Mike Smallbone as a consultant to support its work with motor factors and garages across the UK.

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Magna Tyres debuts 24/7 multilingual chatbot

14th July 2025

People can be troublesome employees.

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Linglong claims global top spot for NEV tyre sales

14th July 2025

Based on Linglong Tire’s 2024 sales figures, consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has named the tyre maker the world’s largest supplier of original equipment tyres for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), a category that includes all types of electric vehicles, both battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in vehicles (PHEVs).

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Yokohama tyres fitted to 7 Urban Automotive cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed

11th July 2025

Seven cars on Urban Automotive’s largest stand ever at the Goodwood Festival of Speed feature Yokohama tyres, including the Advan Sport V107 and Parada Spec-X.

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New JRP annual catalogue out now

11th July 2025

Automotive distribution company, JRP Distribution, has launched its 2025 catalogue packed full of more than 4,000 existing and new products from its premium quality and renowned brands.

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Garage Services Online to support Irish workshops at business growth event

11th July 2025

Garage Services Online is showing its support for Irish workshops by joining leading industry figures at the upcoming Garage Business Growth Event on Saturday 2 August at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Cork.

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ETRMA shares tips for simplifying EU regulations

11th July 2025

It is hard to dispute the European Union’s tireless dedication when it comes to introducing new legislation, with the bloc leaving no stone unturned in its quest to bring industry, business and individuals in line with its own aims.

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