Tyre News

Marking Diabetes Awareness Week with an important road safety message TyreSafe and the Diabetes Safety Organisation (DSO) have officially launched the ‘Tread Safely’ campaign, a new initiative designed to raise awareness of the increased road risks faced by people living with diabetes—particularly those affected by Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN).

More than seven in 10 motorists would “consider” buying a car made by one of the new Chinese manufacturers entering the UK market. This verdict comes from Startline’s June Used Car Tracker, which adds that BYD has achieved 28% recognition among these potential customers, followed by Maxus (19%) and Chery (14%). Aiways, Denza and Jaecoo are all on 11%; Omoda and Xpeng on 10%; and Nio, Skywell and GWM Ora on 9%. The rest are Leapmotor (8%), Lynk & Co (7%), HiPhi (3%) and Zeekr (2%).               

A recent survey by Apollo Tyres Ltd reveals that 45% of UK drivers purchase new tyres without understanding tyre labels, which provide critical information on safety and performance. These labels, similar to those on household appliances, rate tyres on wet grip, fuel efficiency, and noise levels. Despite EU regulations since 2012—and stricter rules introduced in 2021—requiring retailers to share this data, only 16% of UK motorists were informed about tyre labels during their last purchase, the lowest among eight European countries surveyed (average 34%).

Pirelli has extended its original equipment supply to the Porsche 911 range with a tyre for the very first hybrid-powered variant, the Porsche 911 GTS. The Italian tyre brand has developed a bespoke version of the P Zero R for this latest model, a tyre that “balances sportiness with everyday usability.” It has also created a winter tyre option, the P Zero Winter 2.

As thousands of families prepare for the Easter Bank Holiday getaway, Bridgestone is reminding drivers to check their tyres before setting off - and to make road safety their top priority this spring. The advice comes as part of the company’s wider Road Safety Hero campaign, which emphasises the importance of regular tyre checks.

Auto Bild, one of Europe’s best known motoring publications, has named its tyre brands of the year. It asked readers to vote for their most trusted brands in all areas of the automotive sector, and for tyres they could elect firms in the categories of Quality and Price/Performance. For the past seven consecutive years German tyre brand Continental had taken first place in both – but not in 2025.