Michelin to succeed Pirelli as WorldSBK supplier from 2027
Starting in 2027, Michelin will become exclusive tyre supplier for all categories of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), a role it will fulfil until the end of the 2031 season. As the championship’s all-category supplier, Michelin will provide tyres to WorldSBK, WorldSSP, and the newly introduced World Sportbike (WorldSPB) class, as well as the FIM Womens Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR).
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No home charger is biggest barrier to buying an electric car – dealers
More than half of dealers (56 per cent) say that having no charger at home is the biggest objection they hear from customers considering an electric car. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows potential buyers believe electric cars are too expensive compared to petrol or diesel (42 per cent), that the range is too low for their needs (42 per cent) and the battery might degrade quickly (39 per cent).
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Interfit Point dealer programme launches in UK with DJ Industrial Tyres partnership
DJ Industrial Tyres has become the UK’s first Interfit Point dealer. The material handling sector tyre service provider will offer Interfit advanced tyre service and maintenance solutions as a result of the new collaboration. Interfit calls the partnership “a significant milestone” after it launched the dealer program in Italy. “This partnership not only expands Interfit services reach, but also marks the launch of Interfit Point dealer program in UK” said Chris Heale, sales director at Yokohama TWS, a company formed after Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama acquired Trelleborg Wheel Systems in 2023, and owner of the Interfit network.
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Clarios assessing sites for US supercapacitor plant
Energy storage solutions firm Clarios is evaluating locations within the USA for a “next generation technology campus anchored by new supercapacitor system production.” The company is “actively assessing” site options across the states where it operates at the moment and expects to announce a location later this calendar year. Construction of this facility represents the ”next element” of its US$6 billion plan to “advance American manufacturing and domestic supply chains.”
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Duro manufacturer Hwa Fong considering USA tyre factory
Taiwan’s Hwa Fong Rubber, manufacturer of the Duro tyre brand, is reportedly looking to build a factory in the USA. According to Taipei-based newspaper Commercial Times, the company has identified potential sites in Buffalo, New York and in New Mexico, and intends to produce motorcycle, bicycle and golf cart tyres for the American market.
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Bosch Car Service partners with TyreSafe
TyreSafe, the UK road safety charity dedicated to tyre safety, is proud to announce a new partnership with Bosch Car Service, one of the world’s largest independent workshop chains, as an Associate Member. This collaboration will help strengthen efforts to raise awareness about tyre safety and encourage road users across the UK and Ireland to perform regular tyre checks, ultimately reducing the risk of tyre-related incidents on the road.
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Finnish Key Flag logo for Nokian Tyres passenger ranges
Long before gaining global recognition as a leading player in the mobile phone market, Nokia was well established as a centre for tyre manufacture. It still is, and Nokian Tyres is so proud of its Finnish heritage that it displays evidence of this on the sidewall of certain tyres. The latest models to gain the ‘Key Flag’ symbol from the Association for Finnish Work are the Nokian Tyres Hakka summer car tyre and Hakkapeliitta winter car tyre ranges.
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Bridgestone supplying recovered material tyres to 2025 BWSC
Since 2013, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) has enjoyed title sponsorship from one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, and many entrants compete on Bridgestone tyres. For 2025, the tyre maker is supplying Enliten technology tyres containing more than 65 per cent recycled and renewable materials. Bridgestone will provide these tyres to 33 teams of the 37 teams signed up to compete (as of 4 June 2025) in the Challenger and Cruiser classes.
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Nokian Tyres appointing new CFO
Following the departure of Chief Financial Officer Niko Haavisto, Nokian Tyres is in the process of recruiting a successor. Jari Huuhtanen, VP, Group Business Control, has taken on the role of interim CFO from 1 June and will continue in this capacity until a permanent successor begins.
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Yokohama Rubber concludes eco-linked loan
For the past six years, Japan’s Mizuho Bank has provided financing through its Mizuho Environmentally Conscious Finance (Mizuho Eco Finance) service to clients implementing decarbonisation programmes. On 17 June, it concluded a loan agreement with The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., further supporting the tyre maker’s aim of reducing CO₂ emissions from company activities by 40 per cent by 2030 compared to fiscal 2019 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Goodyear to showcase Total Mobility fleet services at Road Transport Expo
Goodyear will showcase its Goodyear Total Mobility fleet efficiency solutions at Road Transport Expo (24-26 June; Hall 2, Stand G51, NAEC Stoneleigh). The commercial vehicle industry exhibition offers a platform for original equipment manufacturers and logistics companies to showcase their latest advancements and innovations. Goodyear will demonstrate how its Total Mobility offering can boost competitiveness and drive sustainability, with a stand featuring premium tyres like EQMAX and EQMAX Ultra and its Tyres-as-a-Service tyre management package. Goodyear Total Mobility also includes the Goodyear DrivePoint yard-based drive-through tyre inspection system, and the enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint, designed for efficient tyre analysis at the depot.
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York fleet rental firm Autohorn invests £500k in 2,500 vehicle storage site
York fleet rental firm Autohorn Fleet Services has invested £500,000 in expanding its onsite storage. The site now accommodates up to 2,500 vehicles, thanks to the 500-vehicle capacity extension, covering 10 acres in total. The firm converted waste land with a ground reinforcement system that is an environmentally friendly alternative to tarmac. The upgraded space will house its growing fleet of rental vehicles, as well as offering vehicle storage, valeting and pre-delivery inspection (PDI) services to local vehicle dealerships.
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Prinx Changshan brands Austone, Fortune launch European tyre market websites
Prinx Chengshan’s Fortune Tires and Austone Tires brands have launched new websites for the European tyre market. Online now at austone.tires and fortune.tires, the sites are designed to provide a better user experience with a modern, clear design and mobile optimisation, as well as a new tyre search facility. The content of the sites is now controlled from the European headquarters in Darmstadt.
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Luca de Meo steps down from Renault Group
Luca de Meo has stepped down from his role as at head of Renault Group to pursue new challenges outside the automotive sector, Renault’s board of directors, convened by chairman Jean-Dominique Senard, formerly of Michelin, expressed their gratitude to de Meo for the turnaround and transformation of Renault Group in accepting his departure, effective 15 […]
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Vantra Transit joins Hankook LCV range
Hankook has extended its portfolio of tyres for light commercial vehicles with the Vantra Transit. Designed for smaller vans such as the eponymous Ford range, Hankook says the new tyre’s stand-out features include high mileage, reliable safety and low rolling resistance.
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