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Toyo Tire Shareholder Change Follows Mitsubishi Exit
August 13, 2026
Toyo Tire Corporation has confirmed that Mitsubishi Corporation is no longer a major shareholder after selling its entire stake through a treasury share buyback. The transaction follows the termination of their capital and business alliance and does not a
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Linglong Becomes First Chinese Tyre Maker To Join GDSO As Full Member
August 13, 2026
Linglong Tire has joined the Global Data Service Organization as its fourteenth and first Chinese full member, highlighting growing industry efforts to standardise tyre data exchange and advance digitalisation.
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TyreSafe And Sussex Police Launch Digital Tyre Safety Tool For Frontline Officers
August 12, 2026
TyreSafe, UK’s charity dedicated to raising tyre safety awareness, has joined forces with Sussex Police’s Road Safety Team to introduce a pioneering digital reference tool for frontline officers. The initiative equips police with immediate, device-acc
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Towing Breakdowns Reach Record High As Vehicle Fleet Ages, Says UKTSA
August 12, 2026
The UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA) has published a comprehensive four-year analysis of incident data from National Highways’ Strategic Road Network, covering 2022 to 2025. The findings reveal a 23 percent rise in total towing-related incidents, drive
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JK Tyre Raises Product Prices Amid Raw Material Surge
August 11, 2026
JK Tyre has raised product prices by up to 11 per cent and plans further increases to offset rising raw material costs, which surged about 20 per cent sequentially. The move comes despite steady demand and strong volume growth. __________________________
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Yokohama Rubber H1 Profit Soars More than Double And Raises Full-Year Outlook
August 11, 2026
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. reported record first-half FY2026 results, driven by strong tyre segment performance and one-off gains. The company also raised its full-year outlook and dividend forecast.
