In 1985, when Dunlop Rubber was taken over by BTR plc, the company acquired the automobile tire assets of Dunlop, including the right to use the Dunlop brand on automobile tires.
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In May 1991, National Tyre Service Ltd was bought from BTR plc by German tyre manufacturer Continental AG.