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Yokohama invests $245 million in new Mexico and India OTR tyre plants, transferring Goodyear OTR capacity

The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to build two new mining and construction machinery tyre plants, one in India and the other in Mexico. The construction of the new plants is a follow-up to ...
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Corporate governance dispute engulfs South Korean waste tyre recycler LD Carbon

LD Carbon, whose core technology converts end-of-life tyres into recovered carbon black (rCB) and fuel oil through pyrolysis, is currently subject to multiple legal proceedings following a disputed ...
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Tyres & Accessories Magazine May 2026 available to read online or download now

From predictive maintenance and telematics to retreading strategies and EV-specific tyre demands, the fleet tyre sector is evolving at pace. Recent developments highlight how data-driven services, ...
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Kumho to show 20 tyres at Tire Cologne 2026

Kumho Tire reports that it is set to unveil more than 20 key products at The Tire Cologne 2026 (TTC) in June. The company reports that it will present its vision for future mobility technology under ...
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Grupo Andres bringing ‘strong presence’ to Tire Cologne 2026

Neumaticos Andres, part of Grupo Andres – a leading European tyre distributor – has shared details of its plans for taking part in The Tire Cologne 2026. The company’s participation reportedly forms ...
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Continental appoints Tom Godwin national sales manager for specialty segments in UK and Ireland

Continental has appointed Tom Godwin as national sales manager for its Earthmover, MPT and Military tyre business across the UK and Ireland. Godwin moves into the role from Continental’s agricultural ...
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LKQ to highlight ‘full aftermarket ecosystem’ at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026

LKQ UK and Ireland will bring multiple businesses to the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, taking place 3-4 June at the NEC Birmingham. The group will appear as headline partner on the Modern Garage ...
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Citira hails ‘continued expansion’ and UK entry in Q1’26 results

Publishing its first quarter 2026 financial results, growing European tyre retail business, Citira, said the opening period of the year was “characterized by continued acquisition activity” including ...
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E-vans move to third year MOTs

E-vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes will now be moved from heavy vehicle testing requirements to Class 7 MOT rules, meaning “less strenuous tests, more flexibility”, according to the UK ...
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Hella UK backs Top Awards finals with Ben Breakfast sponsorship

Hella UK will sponsor the “Ben Breakfast” at the Top Awards 2026 live finals, supporting automotive charity Ben and providing food for competitors, judges and visitors. The finals take place on ...
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Bear-Machines wins Innovation Award

Participants at the NeoCargo Innovation Day 2026 presented Bear-Cut with the Innovation Award 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive Innovation and Sustainability Award for Bear-Machines. At NeoCargo ...
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Acquisition complete – Clarios expands European recycling footprint

Clarios has finalised its acquisition of three battery recycling centres in Germany and Austria from Ecobat. With all regulatory approvals now finalised, Clarios is integrating recycling operations in ...