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Unroadworthy vehicle penalties up 52% in 12 months; tyres the leading fault – RAC
13th August 2025Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the DVLA, the RAC found that a total of 13,109 penalty point endorsements were given to drivers in 2024 for driving vehicles with defective brakes, tyres, steering or other problems. That’s a 52 per cent increase compared to the 2023 total of 8,614. The offence attracts three penalty points which stay on drivers’ licences for four years.
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28-day trial: Prinx Chengshan operating again in Thailand
13th August 2025The Prinx Chengshan production facility in Thailand is back in operation. The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has permitted the Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand) Co., Ltd. facility to start working again on 8 August 2025 as part of a 28-day trial production period for testing equipment for air quality sample collection. The trial period runs until 4 September.
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T&A interviews Point S International CEO Fabien Bouquet
In an ever-evolving automotive aftermarket, the tyre retail industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Tyres & Accessories recently sat down with Fabien Bouquet, CEO of Point S International, to reflect on the past two decades of market transformation. From shifting profit models to the complexities of stock management and the impact of global trade dynamics, Bouquet offers a compelling perspective on how independent tyre dealers can navigate this changing landscape. The focus is
Continue ReadingYokohama TWS considering Mexico amongst post-Spartanburg tyre production locations
In February we reported that Yokohama TWS North America intended to permanently close its Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA facility, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing made with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. That WARN notice cited 19 April as the closure date and stated that the move will affect 90 jobs.
Continue ReadingNTDA awards finalists named
The NTDA has announced the finalists for its 2025 Tyre Industry Awards, which will be presented at a ceremony sponsored by Sailun Tyres for the 12th consecutive year during the association’s 96th annual dinner on Thursday 9 October at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes. The dinner is, once again, sponsored by long-standing NTDA supplier member, and Tyre Industry Awards supporter, Maritime Cargo Services.
Continue ReadingWe deeply apologize – Japanese authorities chastise Dunlop for pricing activities
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has concluded its investigation into allegations that Dunlop Tire Corporation set minimum retail prices for its Dunlop Synchro Weather all-season car tyre, an activity prohibited under the country’s Antimonopoly Act. Although the investigation identified occurrences of retail price maintenance, the JFTC did not find the Sumitomo Rubber Industries subsidiary guilty. Instead, it resolved the matter through a commitment procedure, a framework that allows Dun
Continue ReadingAnti-dumping: UK introduces new China truck/bus tyre duty rates
Anti-dumping duties will be applied to truck and bus tyres imported from China, but not entirely in the manner recommended by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). These revised measures take effect today.
Continue ReadingT&A interviews Point S International CEO Fabien Bouquet
In an ever-evolving automotive aftermarket, the tyre retail industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Tyres & Accessories recently sat down with Fabien Bouquet, CEO of Point S International, to reflect on the past two decades of market transformation. From shifting profit models to the complexities of stock management and the impact of global trade dynamics, Bouquet offers a compelling perspective on how independent tyre dealers can navigate this changing landscape. The focus is
Continue ReadingYokohama TWS considering Mexico amongst post-Spartanburg tyre production locations
In February we reported that Yokohama TWS North America intended to permanently close its Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA facility, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing made with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. That WARN notice cited 19 April as the closure date and stated that the move will affect 90 jobs.
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