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Alliance, a brand of Yokohama-ATG, has launched the Agri Nova R-1 Bias tyre, designed for light-to-medium duty tractors.

Tractamotors Tyres Group (TMTG) has appointed Michael Kane to the position of commercial manager.

UK-based independent tyre wholesaler, Oak Group Holdings, has announced it will be expanding into Wales following the recent acquisition of a 155,150 square feet storage and distribution facility in Newport.

Henrik de Koning has been appointed as head of OEM Europe and key account at BKT Europe, as the company aims to strengthen its presence in the OE market.

ATS Euromaster, the Michelin-owned car and van fast-fit business, has confirmed plans to begin “a structured wind-down” of its operations in the UK.

Agrigear recently exhibited at the 2026 Spring Farm Machinery Show, with events held at two locations — Balmoral (Lisburn) and Cavan.

With eight months still to go to the Auto Trade EXPO 2026 and CV Workshop EXPO 2026 in Dublin, the ever increasing number of exhibitors has reached another new record level.

Continental will open this year’s technical conference at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover on 3rd March, with a presentation on tyre technologies for autonomous driving.

Nokian Tyres is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Ivalo test centrr this year. The centre is the largest and most diverse winter tyre testing environment in the world, and the company tests thousands tyres there every year.

Sailun Tyre Europe last month joined the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) as an official member, focusing on its brand Maxam.

The current state of Irish and British roads and continued inflation are two factors causing many drivers to opt to replace their premium OE tyres with more affordable options.