Chris Anthony

Highlands

Editor at Tyrepress

Child of God. Husband of @SusanAnthony_ Father of 4 amazing people. Journalist. University of Birmingham theology PhD.

Articles

Michelin: Motorsport is a performance and sustainability pipeline

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

At 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025, Tyres & Accessories spoke with Michelin motorsport global director, Matthieu Bonardel; and Serge Lafon, Michelin’s president of business line automotive OE; as well as racing team crews themselves plus the indispensable tyre technicians; and heard their first-hand experience of the critical nature of tyres to racing teams from the racetrack and the pitlane and from there to the roads.
Exmile steadily becoming a brand of its own: T&A interviews founder Michael Zhang

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

Since its founding in 2006, Exmile has evolved from a niche player in industrial and OTR tyres to a global contender in truck and passenger car tyres. Now an OE supplier to over 30 major equipment brands and a trusted name in markets like Australia, the USA, and Europe, Exmile is steadily carving out its own brand identity.
Year-round travel: Auto Bild test all-season tyres on motorhomes

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

We’ve seen the rise in popularity of all-season car tyres. More recently the trend has spread to 4x4s and SUVs. But what about motorhomes? A recent test by Auto Bild Reisemobil (Issue 7/2025) evaluated nine all-season 245/45 R18 tyres, including premium brands like Pirelli, Michelin, and Continental, alongside lower cost options from Triangle and Rotalla. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here
Apollo Tyres extends Manchester United partnership

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

Apollo Tyres Ltd has extended its strategic partnership with Manchester United Football Club. Since the inception of the partnership 12 years ago, Apollo Tyres reports that it has seen “a significant boost in brand equity, reinforced by the global visibility and emotional connection associated with Manchester United’s loyal fan base”. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here
Black Donuts to launch independent Material Research Centre in Finland

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

Black Donuts Inc. is set to launch InTire Labs, a “fully independent Material Research Centre” in Tampere, Finland. According to the company, InTire Labs operates as “a neutral and confidential R&D platform”, offering “a comprehensive range of services for material innovation”.
ADR to exclusively distribute Tianli tyres in UK

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

Following its recent acquisition of The British Rubber Company (BRC), ADR UK has forged an exclusive distribution partnership with Tianli, the ZC Rubber-produced brand. The collaboration marks Tianli’s official entry into the UK market, with Collins Earthworks already reporting significant benefits from adopting the tyres across its diverse fleet. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here
Eurogrip tyres to be distributed through Honda Taiwan

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

Eurogrip tyres, the two-wheeler brand made by TVS Srichakra Limited, will be sold in the after-sales service network of Honda Taiwan Co. Ltd., according to Indian stock exchange filings. As part of the strategic collaboration, Eurgrip tyres including the Protorq, Protorq Extreme, and Roadhound are being made available across all authorized Honda Motorcycle service centres in Taiwan. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article.
Citira completes purchase of Däckia from Pirelli

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

Now closure has been confirmed, Citira’s acquisition of Däckia represents an important milestone in Citira’s journey towards building “a new Northern European challenger in its industry”, Citira, which until recently was known as CTS – or Circular Tyre Services reports that all approvals from the relevant authorities were obtained prior to closing. This is a short extract. Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article. Already a member? Log in here
Le Mans – “the hardest race in the world for tyres” - Tyrepress

1 week ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

The famed 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race sees dozens of cars across three categories race at speeds of up to 330 km/h non-stop for a whole day in-front of a live audience numbering around 300,000. Its spectacular, yes. But it is more than just a spectacle. Michelin’s motorsport endeavours – embodied by its unparalleled history of supporting victory at Le Mans – exemplify the so-called racetrack-to-road philosophy.
ATS Euromaster’s bold pivot: Franchising, mobile operations in a dynamic tyre market

2 weeks ago | tyrepress.com | Chris Anthony

In an industry often defined by geographical expansion and with some fighting at the sharp end on the basis of price, Michelin-owned ATS Euromaster is forging its own path. Following the news of the closure of more than a third of its tyre retail centres, the tyre and vehicle service provider is undergoing a transformation, prioritizing customer-centricity, operational efficiency, and strategic franchising over incremental organic or acquisition-driven growth.