Author: Eoin Cuttle

Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Advan Sport ZPS (Zero Pressure System) tyres as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new GR Yaris. The tyre size is 225/40RF18 88Y.

Nova Motorsport has announced its appointment as the official motorsport tyre partner for Caterham Motorsport in a multi-year agreement.

Kerr’s Tyres Group has received a “significant investment” from London-based investor, Chiltern Capital which the autocentre group says will serve as a springboard for its expansion across Ireland and the UK.

Continental Tyres believes operators “need to embrace retreading” to help manage the number of waste tyres generated by fleets each year.

Davanti Tyres has extended its partnership with the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) Racing School in Portimão, Portugal, a venue set to host Formula 1 in the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

Kumho Tire has announced a new partnership agreement with Ansible Motion to develop next-generation digital tyres.

Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Advan V61 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new RAV4, which is scheduled to arrive in Ireland in 2026. The tyre sizes are 235/65R17 104H and 235/60R18 103H.

The Nokian Tyres factory in Oradea, Romania produced its one millionth tyre of 2025 just before Christmas, meeting its production target for the year.

Apollo Tyres Ltd has launched the Apollo Aspire 5, a new-generation summer tyre engineered for “high performance and executive-class vehicles”.

Triangle Tyre is looking back on its recent participation at the Automechanika Middle East exhibition, held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center in December.

Prinx Chengshan has opened its own research and development facility in Hanover, Germany with aim of better competing in tyre tests conducted by leading European magazines, while further building brand trust and gaining more direct access to OEMs and highly qualified specialists.