Hankook has been exclusive tyre partner of the DTM since 2011 and can look back on an extremely successful 2018 season in arguably the most popular international touring car series.

Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, announced the launch of FleetPulse, its three-in-one solution composed of a mobile app, a centralised website and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) hardware

The retreading specialist KRAIBURG Austria offers the right pattern for every kind of use. Among also the dream team K718 and K818. The newly developed K718 design convinces as an all-season tyre with good winter properties and good adherence even on wet, snow-covered and steep roads

New high-quality replacement exhaust systems are entering the aftermarket supply chain as premium exhaust manufacturer Klarius Products releases 29 new emission control components to its range. The new additions are available from distributors in the UK, France, Germany and the Nordic regions with same or next day delivery.

The First Stop network is looking to the future with the appointment of an automotive retail expert to oversee much of England. Brenden Marais joins the fast-fit network as south region retail business consultant having previously held roles at Euro Car Parts and The Parts Alliance.

To meet rising UK and European demand for increased capacity for high cube trailers, Giti Tire has increased the load index of its popular Giti GTL925 low profile tyres to 164 J.

Team BRIT, racing together with dedicated sponsor Giti Tire, closed the 2018 season with a superb class win at the season-ending Birkett Relay.

BMG Autoparts has become the latest UK distributor to stock the MTS brand, by adding its OE-quality exhaust parts to its extensive product range.

With an eye to the rapidly increasing demand for the popular Magna Tyres brand and the expected growth in 2019, another expansion of the NL Hardenberg plant will be finalized in 2018.

At a time when many motorists look to make plans to drive abroad for the Christmas break and the start of the ski season, a YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman, has found that 87% of car owners in Great Britain are unaware in which countries in Continental Europe winter tyres are mandatory once they cross the Channel.