New European Union requirements for worn-tyre performance came into force on 7 July 2026, adding a further tyre-related element to the phased implementation of the bloc’s General Safety Regulation.

None of the protagonists involved are yet to comment on circulating stories of two Czech business leaders’ alleged plans to acquire a major chunk of Sinochem’s shareholding in tyre maker Pirelli. On 3 ...

A successor to the Michelin XHA2 construction equipment tyre is on its way. Following its USA debut in size 29.5 R25 in June 2026, the new Michelin XHA3 will launch throughout Asia in this dimension ...

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has become a voice for Europe’s chemical industry over the past 18 or so months, warning that the sector is not simply under pressure but entering a closure phase unless policymakers ...

During a ceremony held yesterday at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) in India, Maxion Wheels celebrated the graduation of the first class of students to participate in the Formare programme and ...

Yokohama Rubber is supplying Advan Sport V107 tyres as original equipment for the second-generation BMW iX3. The battery electric vehicle wears the Yokohama Advan tyres in size 255/40R21 102Y at the ...

ContiTech has a new owner, with an affiliate of UK-headquartered private equity firm Lone Star Funds acquiring the business from Continental for €4.0 billion. The transaction, which is subject to ...

UFI Group has joined Groupauto International’s supplier portfolio, opening new growth opportunities for its UFI and Sofima brands across the global aftermarket. The filtration, thermal management and ...

Falken has engineered a custom version of its Azenis FK520 tyre for factory-fit on the all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric. The new original equipment tyre further strengthens Falken’s long-term ...

First Line Ltd. added 151 new-to-range references in July, expanding coverage across several key aftermarket product categories. The additions comprise 111 turbo hose references, 12 steering and ...

Citing Ebay figures showing significant sales growth for tyres carrying a specific EV marking on the sidewall, Auto Bild observes that all-season tyres are very much in trend for drivers of electric ...

BM Catalysts has expanded its aftermarket emissions range with the introduction of 25 new part references covering 287 fitments across the European car parc. The company says the latest New to Range ...