Global Rubber Market News

Vaculug Urges Government to Back Remanufacturing for a True Circular Economy

Renton Campoy — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:42:08 +0000

Vaculug, Europe’s largest independent retreader, delivered a vital message to the waste tyre industry setting out the critical role of remanufacturing in achieving a true circular economy for the UK. Speaking at the Tyre Recovery Association’s conference in Warwickshire, Managing Director Jorge Crespo, underscored the urgent need for government policy to distinguish between and support […]

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Bri-Stor Secures Halfords Contract for 60 More Power360 Vehicles

Renton Campoy — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:41:08 +0000

Bri-Stor Systems, part of The HEX Group, has secured a new contract to convert 60 additional Halfords mobile tyre fitting vehicles using its game-changing Power360 lithium technology. This latest investment reinforces Halfords’ commitment to combining sustainability with service efficiency. By cutting emissions, reducing fuel use, and lowering maintenance requirements, Power360 is helping to build a […]

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A1 ADAS Expands Team with Appointment of Jamie Willis

Renton Campoy — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:37:06 +0000

A1 ADAS Group has announced the appointment of Jamie Willis as Business Relationship Manager. The new role comes as the family-run business continues to expand nationally, having doubled in size over the past 12 months. The Group, which provides a complete solution for workshops with UK-wide mobile ADAS calibration and remote diagnostic services, as well […]

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NTDA Urges Tighter Tyre Laws After 2025 Safety Report

Renton Campoy — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:36:06 +0000

Almost 40% of vehicles on UK roads are running on tyres that are unsafe, according to the UK’s largest ever tyre safety survey. The TyreCheck 2025 study by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) examined more than 58,000 vehicles across 141 locations. It found 8% were fitted with tyres below the legal minimum tread depth […]

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Fighting Dirty Call for Real Reforms to Government Policy on British Waste Tyres

Renton Campoy — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:35:06 +0000

Georgia Elliott-Smith, CEO of the environmental campaign group Fighting Dirty, has urged the government to work with the TRA if they truly want the Circular Economy to happen and address the climate change crisis. In her keynote address to the TRA conference, held in Warwickshire, Georgia Elliott-Smith encouraged the government to prioritise the regulatory reforms the […]

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Ring Launches Most Affordable Cordless Tyre Inflator

Renton Campoy — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:34:05 +0000

Renowned auto accessory giant, Ring Automotive, is continuing to dominate the tyre care market. After its launch with its TYREInflate range earlier in the year the company has launched the TYREInflate GO 10 (RTC1600) a compact, cordless digital tyre inflator designed to make tyre care quick, simple and affordable. Within the 20 years that Ring […]

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Goodyear Expands Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Range

Renton Campoy — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:33:21 +0000

Goodyear is expanding its award-winning Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 range with 13 new SKUs, bringing the total offering in 2025 to an impressive 187 sizes, spanning 14” to 22” rim sizes. This extended range now covers over 92% of market demand for sizes 18” and below, and more than 75% for sizes 19” and above, ensuring […]

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Thinkcar Introduces AI-Powered Tools

Renton Campoy — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:32:15 +0000

Thinkcar is extending its offering to the market with its new AI-powered tools, the THINKTOOL Euro 399 and 394. These diagnostic machines have been designed to allow technicians to be at the forefront of the ever-evolving industry. AI isn’t the future of diagnostics, it’s already here. The THINKTOOL 394 and 399 put the power of […]

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Auto3iii Announces Breakthrough Integration with Pro-Align Hunter

Renton Campoy — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:31:08 +0000

Electronic vehicle health check (eVHC) specialists Auto3iii has recorded its biggest aftermarket breakthrough after integrating its digital communication technology with wheel alignment giants Pro-Align Hunter. In an announcement that will add significant levels of convenience for both independent garages and franchise dealers, Auto3iii has integrated its technology with the complete range of Pro-Align’s Hunter wheel […]

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FIA and Extreme H Agree Deal for Hydrogen-Powered World Cup

Renton Campoy — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:30:06 +0000

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has signed a historic multi-year agreement with Extreme H to deliver the world’s first hydrogen-powered World Cup event. This landmark agreement reaffirms the shared commitment of both organisations to accelerate hydrogen innovation and set new […]

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