IN‘n’OUT Autocentres finds garage technicians overseas
With staff shortages a major limitation to the growth of garages up and down the country, a number of creative approaches have been suggested to fill the staffing gap. For its part, the Lincoln branch of garage chain IN‘n’OUT Autocentres has become the latest workshop to tackle its own shortage by taking on a technician from India through Easy2Recruit.
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Noronha named Y-ATG President & CEO
From 1 January 2025, Angelo Noronha will hold the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer within The Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd.’s Yokohama ATG business. Noronha is currently President of the ATG Global Aftermarket Business.
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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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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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Yokohama, Pirelli execs join BTMA Board
At a meeting on 15 October, the Board British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) welcomed its first ever female member. Marisa Hever-Smith, Managing Director at Yokohama HPT, joins the Board as one of two new additions. Dimitrios Papadakos, who Pirelli recently appointed as CEO of Pirelli UK, also takes a place on the BTMA Board.
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Tirupati Tyres CEO, Chairman resign – new CFO appointed
Indian tyre maker Tirupati Tyres Ltd has announced the resignation of both its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Avinash Anil Ghorpade, and of company Chairman, Chander Prakash Sharma. These resignations are effective 3 December 2024. Additionally, Tirupati Tyres has appointed a new Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer; Pavan Patel has taken on this role for a period of five years, effective 2 December 2024.
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Ring names new area sales manager
Ex-Magowan Tyres salesman, Colin McCourt has recently joined Ring Automotive and will be primarily managing accounts on the island of Ireland, looking after both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. McCourt has more than 20 years experience in the aftermarket, including previous roles with Forte Lubricants, Magowan Tyres, Würth Ireland and Charles Hurst.
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Jongho Park named president of Hankook Tire Europe
Effective 1 December 2024, Jongho Park has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) and president for Hankook Tire Europe. Park will lead the premium tyre manufacturer’s operations in its key European market. He takes over the role from Sanghoon Lee, who will be assuming responsibility for Hankook Tire & Technology as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Gu Zhifu becomes the new director of Triangle
After Xiong Shunmin resigned, Triangle’s board of directors elected Gu Zhifu as a new member of the Strategic Development Committee.
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Kenda Europe establishes Powersports team for two-wheeler market growth
Kenda Europe is expanding its European activities in the powered two-wheeler segment with the formation of a dedicated Powersports team. Leading this initiative is Shaun Jones, who currently serves as Segment Director for Trailer & Caravan. Jones will transition into his new role in January 2025 and will collaborate closely with Kenda’s global Powersports teams in Taiwan and the United States, as well as the European Specialty unit, to drive growth and innovation in this market.
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Goodyear appoints Sautereau Communications Manager Europe South
Judith Sautereau is Goodyear’s new Communication Manager Europe South. In this role, she takes responsibility for leading Goodyear’s external and internal communications activities throughout France, Italy, Iberia, and Greece, to support sales and marketing initiatives for all lines of businesses and manage Goodyear reputation. Sautereau will be based in Paris.
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Nexen Tire names John Bosco Kim CEO
Nexen Tire has announced the promotion of five executives, including that of John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim as Chief Executive Officer. He has taken on this position as of 1 December 2024 and serves within the team led by Travis Kang, who will continue in his role as Global CEO and Vice Chairman. Announcing these appointments, the company says it has “selected next-generation leaders who have achieved demonstrated success in key business areas such as sales, production, and research and development.”
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Industry backing needed to make government youth guarantee a success
Support for 18 to 21-year-olds in education and employment through a proposed government Youth Guarantee could help alleviate the skills crisis in the automotive aftermarket according to Easy2Recruit. However, the agency helping garages hire overseas talent believes industry backing will be crucial for this to make a difference to the ongoing skills crisis affecting the garage sector.
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Osram provides training to apprentices
Lighting manufacturer OSRAM recently offered training and advice to apprentices at North London Garages GTA. With apprentices being a significant part of the future of the automotive aftermarket, OSRAM is dedicated to assisting in their education, which is why representatives from the business recently conducted a training session for 32 apprentices.
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Cleevely Group confirms next ‘At Ease With EV’ training dates
Following success throughout 2024, Cleevely Group has announced that its highly acclaimed ‘At Ease With EV’ training courses are set to return in 2025. Aimed at garage owners and technicians with IMI Level 2, 3, or 4 qualifications, the exclusive course offers a unique opportunity to build the confidence and skills needed to tackle the growing demand for EV servicing and repairs.
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