High Five for Autogem as Under Pressure ’26 Gets the Green Light

Autogem’s flagship TPMS competition, Under Pressure, will return in 2026 to mark a major milestone as the industry-leading event enters its fifth year, it was revealed.

Since its launch, Under Pressure has established itself as the aftermarket’s definitive celebration of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) expertise, shining a spotlight on the technicians who are raising standards in customer engagement, diagnostics and road safety. 

Now firmly embedded in the industry calendar, the competition shows no signs of slowing down, with a schedule in place and a final venue confirmed at the Pirelli Performance Centre in Burton upon Trent for a fourth consecutive year.

Under Pressure ’26 will once again be open to TPMS technicians from across the UK, challenging participants to identify, diagnose and resolve real-world TPMS scenarios. Entries will officially open on 24 February, with qualifying rounds taking place on 19, 20 and 21 May, before the competition reaches its climax at the grand final on 24 June. 

Now in its fifth year, Under Pressure continues to evolve, with Autogem confirming that further exciting developments are already in the pipeline. A full line-up of sponsors will be announced in due course, building on the strong industry support seen in previous editions.

As the only dedicated campaign focused solely on celebrating TPMS excellence, Under Pressure plays a central role in Autogem’s ongoing mission to position TPMS as a core aftermarket category, alongside tyres, brakes and batteries. It also reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to training, innovation and continuous improvement across the sector.

Managing Director Prashant Chopra said: “Reaching a fifth year is a huge moment for Under Pressure and for everyone who has supported the event along the way. What started as an embryonic idea to upskill the industry has grown into something that we never could have imagined.

“Each year, the standard gets higher, the engagement gets stronger, and the impact gets bigger. Under Pressure ’26 will be no different. We’re already working behind the scenes on new elements that will take the competition even further, and we’re extremely excited to share more details soon.