Author: Eoin Cuttle

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.

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.

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

Continental has introduced its new Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tyre, thus completing its Generation 5 hybrid tyre family for regional freight transport.

Nexen Tire has opened a dedicated testing facility for winter and all-weather tyres located in Ivalo, Finland.

The Porsche Carrera Cup North America will race on Pirelli tyres through a multi-year agreement, marking the first time in the six-year history of Porsche Carrera Cup North America that the championship will utilise the Italian brand on track.

Heffernan Tyres has been appointed as an official dealer and installer for the Float Control Centre Tyre Inflation System (CTIS).

Alliance, a brand of agricultural and off-highway tyres under Yokohama-ATG, recently exhibited at the Lamma trade show in the UK, where it showcased the Agri Star II Row Crop tyre for the first time.