
Linglong claims global top spot for NEV tyre sales
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). In total, Linglong supplied over nine million original equipment tyres in this segment during 2024 to manufacturers such as Hongqi, BYD, Geely and Dongfeng Nissan.
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Yokohama tyres fitted to 7 Urban Automotive cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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. At the event, which started Thursday 10 July, the bespoke luxury vehicle modifier’s display includes three global debuts: the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II redefined by Urban Automotive, the Range Rover Sport redefined by Urban’s XRS (Extreme Road Series), and the Urban Widetrack Heritage Series Soft-Top.
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New JRP annual catalogue out now
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
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
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. Admittedly, some stakeholders find keeping their heads above the regulatory waters an exhausting challenge. This may be why the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) has published a set of proposals to simplify specific regulations, with the hope that Brussels will take these to heart.
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BKT publishes 2024-25 Annual Report
Ahead of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 26 July 2025, Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) has published its Annual Report for the 2024-25 financial year. More than 250 pages long, the document details the tyre maker’s performance over numerous key metrics, including fiscal results, business review and ESG.
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Pyrum Innovations determines capital increase size
On 10 July 2025, the Management Board of tyre recycling specialist Pyrum Innovations AG, with approval from the company’s Supervisory Board, finalised the size of a capital increase decided upon the previous day. This increase will come through cash contributions and does not include rights for existing shareholders to buy additional shares.
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Tyron Runflat highlights blue-light solutions at NAPFM 2025
Tyron Runflat presented its vehicle safety products at the Emergency Fleet Exhibition and National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) Conference 2025, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday at The International Centre in Telford. The company showcased its range of tyre safety technologies, including the Tyron Multi-Bands and new single-piece run-flat solutions.
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Prometeon reports successful RTX 2025
Late last month, Prometeon Tyre Group wrapped up its “most ambitious Road Transport Expo (RTX) appearance to date.” The company considers its return to the leading UK road transport event a “highly successful” one, and celebrated this with its largest ever stand, widest range of Prometeon-branded truck tyres, and a packed schedule of networking and technical discussions.
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First car tyres made at Advance Tyre Vietnam factory
Advance Tyre has begun passenger car radial (PCR) tyre production at its Vietnam factory, marking both an expansion of the company’s footprint in Southeast Asia and another step towards entering the car tyre market on an international scale. The position of the Advance car tyre production line in Vietnam is also strategically valuable for those seeking alternatives to tariff-burdened Chinese tyre production bases.
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China to dominate global butadiene capacity additions – reports
China is expected to “significantly expand its butadiene production capacity by 2030, backed by strong demand for butadiene derivatives such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and synthetic rubbers from the automotive and tyre industries”. Accounting for over 50 per cent of the expected capacity additions worldwide by 2030, China is said to be positioning itself as “the dominant player in the global butadiene market”, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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ETRMA & EuRIC publish tyre EoW position paper
In a joint paper published this week, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) and European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) call upon the European Commission to “urgently develop” end-of-waste criteria for rubber derived from worn tyres. The two organisations call for EU-wide rules that facilitate trade within the bloc and increase the use of recycled materials in manufacturing.
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Neumago: Grupo Soledad’s Laufenn garage network opens
Grupo Soledad has launched the new Neumago workshop network in Spain and Portugal. The initiative, developed in partnership with Hankook, is reportedly aimed at “revolutionising vehicle maintenance by means of advanced technology, sustainable practices and a flexible business model”. The latest workshop is located in Sant Vicent del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain, and is staffed with a team of highly trained professionals. It will offer specialized service not only for cars, but also for vans, trailers, caravans and motorcycles.
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Price coordination: Court partially annuls decision against Michelin
A victory of sorts for Michelin. Yesterday, Europe’s second highest court delivered a pivotal ruling in the case filed by Michelin in the wake of unannounced European Commission inspections. While the General Court of the European Union (Second Chamber) largely upheld the Commission’s decision to inspect Michelin’s premises for potential anti-competitive behaviour, it partially annulled the decision due to insufficient evidence regarding a specific aspect of the alleged misconduct.
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Mid-range resurgence? How truck tyre brand segmentation is evolving
The UK truck tyre market has long been a dynamic and competitive landscape, driven by significant scale, diverse customer needs, operational demands and evolving industry trends. Historically, market segmentation was relatively straightforward. But now there are many more brands to choose from. And therefore, brand segmentation plays a pivotal role in shaping how tyre manufacturers position themselves to capture market share – from premium players emphasizing performance and durability to budget brands targeting cost-conscious fleets. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the quality of some lower-cost imports has increased over the years while others haven’t so much. Meanwhile, there’s the all-important and integrated retread market, which has also been in a state of transition with several independent players retiring, ending their business or restarting with new suppliers or different strategies. That, in-turn, impacts product choice in the new market to some extent. Then there’s one more curveball. The Trump administration’s tariffs have made the USA as unattractive as ever for Chinese-produced truck tyres. And that means an influx of Chinese-produced tyres into the UK and Europe is likely in the months and years to come – something that adds further complication.
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