Oak Group Holdings has completed the acquisition of Exhaust, Tyres and Batteries (ETB) from Bridgestone, bringing the UK fast-fit and wholesale business into its portfolio.
Hankook Tire has received the ‘2025 QR Zero Award’ from Ford, presented exclusively to global partners that have demonstrated “flawless performance over the past year based on outstanding quality competitiveness”, including achieving zero quality rejections in parts supply and zero warranty claims.
Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Geolandar X-CV tyres as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new C-HR electric vehicle. The EV is being fitted with 235/50R20 100V size tyres.
Continental has expanded its market position even further in the field of electric mobility. In the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, the company supplied original equipment tyres to the 10 highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles in 2025.
Giti Tire has launched its new GitiSportS2+ ultra-high-performance tyre, coming off the back of an ‘exemplary’ rating in the latest AutoBild summer tyre test for 2026.
Set to launch this summer, Apollo Tyres has said its new Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season tyre will feature next generation tread compound technology and a highly innovative structure to “deliver an unrivalled combination of year-round safety, performance and efficiency across dry, wet and winter conditions”.
Utilnova, a Spanish manufacturer of automotive workshop and tyre tools, which is represented in Ireland by Pitzone Ltd, has put the spotlight on its smart tyre beading ring for all tyre applications.
At the recent Hyundai Motor Group Global Supplier Day, Pirelli was honoured with the “Supplier of the Year” award in recognition of its high-quality products and services, exceptional supply chain management, and comprehensive collaborative performance.
The next Irish tyre industry golf outing, sponsored by the Tyre Trade Journal and organised by the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), has been confirmed for Thursday, 10th September at Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny.
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