On June 23, multiple sources reported that El Hadj Larbi Industrie (SHLI) has started construction of phase 2 of its tire manufacturing plant project. The project is being carried out in partnership with Double Star Tire, China. SHLI will invest USD 400 million (DZD 50 billion) in this project.
It is set to be comple

On June 20, it was reported that Aztema, a China-Mexico joint venture led by Grupo Tire Direct and backed by Sailun Tires, began technical operations at its new tire plant in Irapuato, Guanajuato.
The milestone marks the production of its first tire in Mexico and the beginning of the industrial calibration phase, ahe

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its Otrokovice tire plant in Czech Republic has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification.
The certification confirms that the plant meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of sustainabl

South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it will start supplying the Roadian HTX2 as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s new pickup truck, the Tasman. The tire size is 265/65R17. The Roadian HTX2 is an all-season tire designed for both on-road comfort and off-road performance of sports utilit

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. announced that its iON evo AS SUV tires have been selected by Kia Corporation as original equipment (OE) tires for the Kia EV4 electric sedan. The iON evo AS SUV is an all-season tire that adopts Hankook Tire’s iON Innovative Technology, specifically designed for electric vehicles

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its ADVAN FLEVA V701 tire has been selected as original equipment (OE) for the Toyota Corolla Cross GR SPORT. The tire size adopted is 225/45R19 92W.
ADVAN FLEVA V701 is a high-performance tire which provides sporty handling performance in various scenari

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its Sarreguemines tire plant in France has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification.
The certification enables mass balance tracking, allowing Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials f

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has signed an agreement with the Apulia regional government to activate a system that will monitor the region’s road network with the goal of creating a map of the state of health of Apulian roads, aiming to improve maintenance and enhance road safety.
The system will be the world’s firs

On June 9, multiple sources reported that Continental would invest INR 1 billion to expand its presence in India’s passenger car and light truck (PLT) tire segment. The investment will be directed towards enhancing manufacturing capabilities at its Modipuram facility in Uttar Pradesh and broadening its product range.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has received a section 189 notice from Goodyear South Africa regarding its plan to discontinue manufacturing operations at its plant in Kariega (Formerly Uitenhage). The closure will affect around 907 employees.
The decision is part of Goodyear’s strategy to

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment for the new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in size 195/55 R18 93H XL across many countries.
The premium tire features modified blocks, sipes, and lateral grooves, that reduce noise and rolling resistance, thereby enhancing energy effi

On June 1, multiple sources reported that Shandong Yongsheng Rubber is planning a tire manufacturing plant in Kenitra, Morocco. It will have an initial annual production capacity of 6 million semi-steel radial tires, with a future expansion to 12 million. The construction will start in the next six months. 
Based on

On June 2, multiple sources reported that Continental will cease manufacturing truck and bus radial (TBR) tires at its Modipuram facility in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, by June 2025. The company plans to shift its focus entirely to producing passenger car and light truck (PLT) tires in India.
Based on multiple sources 

South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying its all-season tires, the N’FERA Supreme S, to Kia Corporation as original equipment (OE) tires for the EV4, electric sedan. The N’FERA Supreme S is designed with optimized load distribution technology and a 4D compound. It offers enhanced grip and maintains sta

On May 28, Nexen Tire announced that it will supply its all-season tire, the N’FERA Supreme S, as original equipment (OE) for the Kia EV4 electric sedan.
The N’FERA Supreme S was chosen for the Kia EV4 to meet the specific performance, such as high torque, low noise, and precise handling. It features advanced technol

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has collaborated with Audi to develop bespoke original equipment (OE) tire fitments for both the saloon and Avant estate variants of the new Audi A5 and S5.
The tire lineup includes the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Eagle F1 SuperSport, and UltraGrip Performance 3, covering 10 f

Reported on May 26, 2025, SET-listed Inoue Rubber Thailand expects a 5% revenue increase in 2025, driven by rising demand for premium motorcycle tires during the 90-day suspension of U.S. reciprocal tariffs.
The tariff, initially set for April 9, was delayed, prompting buyers to stockpile products ahead of its expect

Reported on May 21, 2025, a Cambodian delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce held multiple meetings with U.S. government and congressional leaders to negotiate tariffs and strengthen bilateral trade. 
These discussions, part of the first round of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement

Several South Korean media sources reported that Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. stopped its operation on May 17, 2025, at its factory in Gwangju, South Korea, due to a fire.
The fire broke out at 7:11 a.m. on May 17. It is believed to have been caused in an industrial oven in the plant’s rubber mixing section.
The Gwangju Plan