Apollo Tyres launches Vredestein Quatrac Classic all-season classic car tyre
The vintage tyre market has a new all-season tyre, combining the aesthetics demanded by classic car enthusiasts with performance characteristics suitable for all weather conditions. Apollo Tyres is launching the Vredestein Quatrac Classic all-season classic car tyre in the second quarter of 2025. The new tyre, initially available in two 15” sizes, offers vintage stylings with contemporary structure and material technologies, helping the tyre deliver superior standards of year-round grip and traction.
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Conti EfficientPro 5 debuts with promise of higher mileage, lower rolling resistance
Continental has introduced a new range for long-distance haulage applications, the Conti EfficientPro 5. Available in drive and steer tyre fitments, the newcomer features a long-haul optimised version of the tyre maker’s ‘vec2Sil’ silica compound to maximise fuel and energy efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
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Lindley’s Autocentres celebrates 7 years
Founded in 1959 as R. B. Lindley & Sons, what is now Lindley’s Autocentres remains a family business and right now is celebrating seven years of its Carlton branch. The business currently runs eight locations in: Arnold, Carlton, Colwick, Hucknall, Keyworth, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Old Basford, West Bridgford – as well as Arnold and Colwick tyre and alignment centres, plus a mobile tyre fitting operation.
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Pirelli & Blauer debut clothing collection
Pirelli has teamed up with clothing brand Blauer to present the Blauer x Pirelli capsule, a collection of four gender neutral garments made from recycled materials. Announcing the release of this exclusive range, the tyre maker says the collaboration brings together Blauer’s “essential functionality” and its own “passion for design.” It adds that “while Blauer has deep roots in workwear and technical outerwear, Pirelli represents excellence in the field of technological development, performance and sport.”
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Yokohama Rubber tests AI-driven tyre air pressure assessment technology
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has begun practical testing of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology that gauges tyre air pressure by analysing the sound produced when tapping upon a truck or bus tyre. The tyre maker anticipates that the resulting improvement in air pressure monitoring accuracy will deliver improved safety and reduce costs while streamlining operations and supporting sustainable logistics.
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Final EC decision shows how anti-Chinese-produced truck tyre tariffs are working…or does it?
While publishing the details of its final decision relating to import tariffs on Chinese-produced truck tyres, the European Commission (EC) also revealed some fascinating details relating to how the market has changed in light of previous investigations. The official documents also give insight into the degree to which some firms in the supply chain of Chinese tyremakers are connected to state ownership and how the EC defines brand segmentation. And finally, the reveal how the EC tiers the different brand segments.
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EU extends Chinese truck tyre tariffs
The European Commission has published its final decision on extending the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on truck and bus tyres produced in China. The new tariffs amount to figures between €21.12 and a maximum of €78.90 per tyre, effective immediately following the 16 January publication of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/58 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/61, both of 15 January 2025.
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Serbia confirms support for Toyo Tires
Upon visiting the Toyo Tires plant in Inđija yesterday, Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević confirmed that the country’s government and “all relevant institutions” will support the tyre maker’s plans to make Serbia not only its European production site, but also its key sales centre for the region. Vučević toured the Inđija facility together with Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarović.
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Continental names Karin Dohm future CFO of Automotive
As part of its preparations for an upcoming spin-off and IPO, Continental has appointed Karin Dohm as Chief Financial Officer of the future independent Automotive group sector. Dohm is currently Chief Financial Officer of home DIY company the Hornbach Group and will join the Automotive team on 1 April 2025.
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Yokohama Rubber closing Prague OHT plant
The former Mitas off-highway tyre (OHT) factory in Prague, Czech Republic will cease production by the middle of this year. The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) has decided to close the facility, operated by its subsidiary Yokohama TWS Czech Republic a.s., as part of a scheme to boost efficiencies. The Prague plant’s production programme will transfer to other facilities within the YRC Group.
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IGA confirms BIG Awards date
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed that the British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards 2025 will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, on Friday, 12 September.
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Award-winning garage hosts MP’s visit
Leominster’s Oldfields Garage recently welcomed Ellie Chowns, Green MP for North Herefordshire, to its workshop, marking a celebration of the business’s impressive achievements in 2024. The visit in December came as Oldfields Garage follows several prestigious industry and local awards wins over the past year. During the visit, Tim Benson, Managing Director of Oldfields Garage, raised key concerns facing the wider automotive industry.
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Changes to Hankook Tire’s European management
Hankook Tire & Technology has today shared news of several managerial appointments that took effect in its European organisation prior to Christmas. Hobum Song, who previously served as MD of Hankook Reifen Deutschland, is as of 1 December 2024 the new VP Central & Eastern Europe. Soo Won Chang, formerly MD of Hankook Tire Austria, takes the baton from Hobum Song in Germany. In turn, Suk Namkung moves from Malaysia to take on the vacated MD role in Austria.
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Maha UK supports partners at Autosport International 2025
Maha UK kicked off 2025 by supporting technical partners, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Morgan Challenge, at Autosport International. University of Wales Trinity St David chose to install Maha UK’s MSR 500 4WD and MSR 400 chassis dynamometers during the development of its SA1 Waterfront Campus and Innovation Quarter. Students enrolled on motorsport, mechanical and electrical engineering have access to a bespoke race workshop equipped with the aforementioned dynamometers, one for cars and another for motorbikes, as well as dedicated race bays, a vehicle setup floor and spring testers.
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Guy Heywood becomes vice president supporting Hankook in Europe
Guy Heywood stepped down from his role as vice president of sales, marketing and business strategy at Hankook Europe effective January 2025 to take up a new role as vice president supporting Hankook in Europe as an “internal consultant” and with “strategic projects management”.
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