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Royal visit for Hankook Tyre UK new HQ grand opening
25th July 2025Red carpet may have been dropped from the programme due to HSE rules, but Hankook Tyre UK nonetheless entered the regal zone at the grand opening of its new headquarters, Hankook House, on 17 July 2025. HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of Transaid was guest of honour at the event, welcomed to the new UK HQ by Chang Yool Han, Managing Director of Hankook Tyre UK.
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Football – Starmaxx tyre partner to Bundesliga club 1.FC Köln
24th July 2025When the 2025-26 Bundesliga season begins next month, it will feature two teams promoted from the second division. One of these is 1.FC Köln and accompanying the Cologne-based club into the top tier of German football is a new sponsor – Petlas Tire Corporation. Through its Starmaxx brand, Petlas will join forces with 1.FC Köln for the upcoming season.
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T&A interviews new Halfords managing director of Garages
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. What follows is a preview of that interview ahead of publication:
Continue ReadingStrategic acquisition will cement Doublestar’s control of Kumho Tire
As reported last October, Qingdao Doublestar Co., Ltd. is working towards significantly deepening its control over South Korean tyre maker Kumho Tire through a complex but strategically crucial transaction valued at nearly RMB 4.93 billion (£509.1 million / US$687.1 million). By doing so, it will gain indirect but consolidated control of 45 per cent of Kumho Tire's equity.
Continue ReadingThe tyre market in June – Michelin & Pirelli share data
Michelin and Pirelli have respectively published their market intelligence for June 2025, with the latter’s figures painting a more positive picture of European and North America consumer segment original equipment sales. Both show similar year-to-date trends.
Continue ReadingRead Tyres & Accessories Magazine July 2025 edition now
The July 2025 issue of Tyres & Accessories is available now for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download. It features the latest news from the growing eco and electric vehicle tyre segment, the aftermarket, and a special report from the Guangrao Tyre Exhibition. The issue also features breaking stories and analysis of the global tyre business, including analysis of ATS Euromaster's recent pivot, a full report from the TyreSafe Briefing Day and Awards, and the magazine's annual ranking of
Continue Reading“Irreversible operational & financial consequences for Symbio” – Stellantis quits hydrogen
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. The vehicle maker informed it has “initiated discussions with the shareholders of Symbio to evaluate the current market consequences and to preserve the best interests of Symbio, in line with their respective obligations.” JV partners Michelin and Forvia believe this decision will hav
Continue ReadingT&A interviews new Halfords managing director of Garages
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. What follows is a preview of that interview ahead of publication:
Continue ReadingStrategic acquisition will cement Doublestar’s control of Kumho Tire
As reported last October, Qingdao Doublestar Co., Ltd. is working towards significantly deepening its control over South Korean tyre maker Kumho Tire through a complex but strategically crucial transaction valued at nearly RMB 4.93 billion (£509.1 million / US$687.1 million). By doing so, it will gain indirect but consolidated control of 45 per cent of Kumho Tire's equity.
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