Tire
Continental supplies EcoContact 6 Q tires for Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs
Continental AG (Continental) has provided its EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment for both Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs. The tires are available in several sizes ranging from 20 to 23 inches across multiple countries.
The EcoContact 6 Q has been developed to deliver energy-efficient and quiet driving. Its

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW i4
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its iON Supreme and iON evo tires have been selected as original equipment (OE) tires for the refreshed version of the BMW i4 mid-sized electric gran coupe. The iOn Supreme, available in 19-inch sizes, is a super high-performance tire designed exclusiv
Cambodia reports 64% YoY growth in car tire exports in Jan–Aug 2025
Reported on September 25, 2025, Cambodia’s car tire exports reached USD 870 million in the first eight months of 2025, up 64% from USD 527 million recorded in the same period in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce reported.
The surge is attributed to government efforts to attract foreign investment, prompting several Chin
Kumho Tire to build new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, South Korea
Several South Korean media sources reported that Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (Kumho Tire) has approved at the board of directors meeting a proposal to build a new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do. The investment is scheduled to commence in September 2025 and will continue until January 2028. The total capital inves
Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Kia PV5
South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co., Inc. said that it would start supplying the Crugen EV HP71 as original equipment (OE) tires for the PV5, Kia Corporation’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV). The size of the tires is 215/65R16. The size of the tires is 215/65R16. They will be applied to export models for Europe and other are
Linglong signs MoU for tire manufacturing plant in Kenya
On September 16, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry and Linglong Group Limited signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the establishment of a USD 800 million tire manufacturing plant in Mariakani, Kilifi County.
Busworld Europe 2025: Continental to unveil Conti Urban HA 5 NXT city electric bus tire
Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will present the new Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, along with other solutions for buses and vans, at Busworld Europe, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4 to 9, 2025.
The Conti Urban HA 5 NXT contains up to 60% renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials.

Kumho Tire to develop technology for autonomous driving vehicle tires in collaboration with Autonomous A2Z
South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it reached an agreement with Autonomous A2Z to collaborate in developing technology for autonomous driving vehicle tires. Based on the agreement, the two companies will promote the joint development and delivery of smart tires and airless tires. Through this project,
Continental supplies CrossContact RX tires for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV e-SUVs
Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries.
The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punc

Continental becomes first tire manufacturer to use LANXESS’ sustainable rubber additive
Continental AG (Continental) has become the first tire manufacturer to use the new Vulkanox HS Scopeblue rubber additive from LANXESS. This is a more sustainable, ISCC PLUS-certified version of the proven additive Vulkanox HS (TMQ).
The additive product protects rubber compounds during vulcanization from influences s

Aston Martin to adopt Pirelli Cyber Tyre technology for future models
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has agreed to collaborate with Aston Martin on integrating Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technology into Aston Martin’s future vehicles.
Cyber Tyre is the world’s first system that collects real-time data from sensors embedded directly in the tires, processes it using Pirelli’s proprietary softwa

Sailun Group, China, starts construction of USD 1 billion tire plant in Egypt
On September 10, Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), in a social media post, announced that Sailun Group has started construction of a USD 1 billion tire plant in Egypt. The factory will produce a wide range of automotive tires within the "TEDA-Egypt" industrial developer’s area at SCZONE’s Sokhna integrated industria
Continental increases use of renewable and recycled materials in tire production
Continental AG (Continental) announced that it aims to increase the share of renewable and recycled materials used in its tire production from 26% in 2024 to 28-29% in 2025, with a goal of at least 40% by 2030.
The company’s key focus is on synthetic rubber made from used cooking oil and other recycled or renewable s

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW X3
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply three types of tires, namely the Ventus evo SUV, the Dynapro HPX, and the Winter i*cept evo3 X, as original equipment (OE) tires for the fourth-generation model of the BMW X3. The Ventus evo SUV ultra-high performance tire features the l
Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Kia PV5
Several South Korean media sources reported that Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) will start supplying its summer tires, the N'blue S, as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s purpose-built vehicle (PBV), the PV5. This tire adopts the company’s Sidewall Aero Dynamic technology to lower vehicle noise an
Kumho Tire to resume operation of Gwangju Plant in South Korea in October 2025
Several South Korean media sources reported that Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (Kumho Tire) will restart the operation of its plant in Gwangju, South Korea, in October 2025. The production will resume five months after the company halted operations at the Gwangju Plant, including its first factory, following a fire at its sec
Yokohama Rubber supplies ADVAN Sport V107 tires for BMW 7 Series and i7
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) has supplied its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment for the BMW Group’s 7 Series luxury sedan, including the fully electric BMW i7.
The supplied sizes are 255/45R20 105Y for the front and 285/40R20 108Y for the rear, or 245/50R19 105Y for both front and rear.

NEXEN TIRE to expand operations in Europe, Latin America, and Middle East
On September 1, NEXEN TIRE announced the establishment of a new branch office and subsidiaries in major strategic markets, including Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. With about 85% of its sales overseas, NEXEN TIRE has focused on key regions such as Europe and the United States.
Europe, which accounts for