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Continental phases out tyre production with coal & heavy fuel oil

In 2026, Continental has achieved an important milestone in its global sustainability strategy. The tyre maker reports that as of January, it no longer uses coal and heavy fuel oil at any of its ...
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Pirelli Shareholders’ Agreement terminates

A regulatory notice published by Pirelli & C. S.p.A. informs of the expiry and non-renewal of a shareholders’ agreement. This ‘patto parasociale; agreement, originally signed on 28 February 2023, ...
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Nokian launches Hakkapeliitta 01 tyre featuring retracting studs

Building on its heritage as a winter tyre pioneer, Nokian Tyres has launched an innovative addition to its winter line up that seeks to close the gap between studded and non-studded tyres. Primarily ...
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Appleby to lead Maxam account strategy in North America

Maxam Tire North America has promoted Eric Appleby to the position of National Account Sales Director, effective immediately. In this role, Appleby will lead Maxam’s national account strategy across ...
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Just 3 from 16 ‘good’ tyres in ADAC summer test

The third month of 2026 begins this weekend, and we are well and truly into this year’s summer tyre test season. German motoring association ADAC has looked at 16 products in size 225/50 R17, a ...
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Two-wheeler launch marks BKT entry into consumer segment

A stated ambition is to establish itself as a manufacturer of car tyres, but the BKT journey into the consumer segment begins with products for two-wheeled vehicles. Earlier today the company marked ...
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Exide’s latest 12V AGM battery generation

Exide Technologies has launched a new generation of its high‑performance AGM batteries. Made in Europe and with purportedly “the highest battery capacity in the market”, Exide’s AGM portfolio offers ...
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Enviro applies for corporate restructuring

Yesterday evening, the board of directors of Swedish pyrolysis tyre recycling specialist Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB resolved to apply for corporate restructuring (företagsrekonstruktion). The ...
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BKT debuts new brand structure, confirms entry into PCR market

For years we’ve known Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) as a manufacturer of off-highway tyres, but in recent years the company has begun to branch out into other businesses. In 2017, BKT announced ...
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ZC Rubber, Red Bull Driftbrothers expand partnership with Westlake competition tyre development

ZC Rubber has confirmed an expanded collaboration with the Red Bull Driftbrothers, strengthening a partnership that has already proven highly successful. Since 2025, the leading Chinese manufacturer ...
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Delphi introduces Professional+ brake pads for light commercial vehicles

Delphi, part of Phinia Inc., has unveiled its new Professional+ brake pad range designed specifically for light commercial vehicles. Developed to meet the demanding stop–start and heavy‑load ...
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Kwik Fit accepts American Express

American Express and Kwik Fit have signed a new agreement meaning Amex is now accepted as a payment method both in-person and online. As well as around 630 Kwik Fit branded centres nationwide, the ...