Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q, AllSeasonContact, and CrossContact RX tires as original equipment (OE) for the third generation Dacia Duster SUV. These tire lines are approved in 16-, 17- and 18-inch sizes in multiple countries.
The EcoContact 6 Q is an energy-efficient summer tire, idea
On August 26, Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd. announced that it is planning a second overseas production base in Morocco, after establishing a plant in Vietnam. This aims to optimize production capacity layout, enhance operational resilience and risk mitigation, and support high-quality development.
It is conducting feasibili
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it is supplying its newly developed e-Vantra FlexClimate all-season tire as original equipment for the VW Crafter in size 205/75 R16C 113/111R.
Designed for both all-electric and internal combustion engine vans, the tire features a reinforced side wall
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply its high-performance electric vehicle (EV) tire, the iON evo SUV, and its all-season variant, the iON evo AS SUV, as OE tires for the BMW iX. The iON evo SUV adopted high-load tire profiles to evenly distribute ground pressure and improv
Several South Korean media sources reported that Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. will supply the N'FERA Sport as original equipment (OE) tires for the Citroen C5 and C5 Aircross. The size of the tires is 225/60R18. The N'FERA Sport is engineered for high-speed stability, good braking performance on wet surfaces, and precise han
Continental AG (Continental) has unveiled the aContact, an original equipment tire line designed for autonomous vehicle fleets such as robotaxis, shuttles, delivery services, and self-driving private cars.
The first aContact tires will soon be on public roads in U.S. cities such as Las Vegas and San Francisco. The t
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its iON evo AS SUV and the Ventus S1 evo3 ev tires are selected as original equipment (OE) for the improved version of the Tesla Model Y (Juniper). The iON evo AS SUV is an EV-exclusive all-season tire developed to realize low noise, excellent electric
On August 13, the Government of Egypt announced that TEDA Egypt Group and Sailun Group, China, signed a contract to build a factory for the Chinese Sailun Group in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Sailun Group will invest USD 1 billion in 3 phases. The plant will cater to domestic as well as export markets. It will be i
On August 11, 2025, Apollo Tyres Ltd announced a dedicated outdoor tire testing facility in Ivalo, Finland, built under a long-term agreement with UTAC. The site will feature exclusive, tailor-made infrastructure and dedicated tracks for real-world winter and all-season testing, supporting both Apollo and Vredestein
On August 11, Nexen Tire announced its latest original equipment (OE) partnership with Stellantis to supply tires for the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross models, growing its presence in the European OE market.
Under this agreement, Nexen Tire’s N'FERA Sport summer tire, sized 225/60R18 104V XL, has been approved for fact
Announced on August 6, 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has ordered comprehensive inspections of all tire manufacturers and retailers nationwide following reports of widespread illegal sales of degraded, substandard tires that pose significant risks to public safety. This issue also undermines consumer confidenc
Reported on August 6, 2025, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) ordered the shutdown of Prinx Chengshan Tire (Thailand) on July 31. The company, based in WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 3, Chon Buri, was cited for repeated violations of product standards and industrial waste regulations.
Prinx C
Several South Korean media sources reported that Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (Kumho Tire) announced that it will resume tire production at the Gwangju Plant in South Korea. The Gwangju Plant stopped its operation because of a fire in May 2025, but the company aims to produce 6,000 tires per day at the plant by the end of 20
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply the iON evo SUV tire to Xiaomi Automobile Co., Ltd, an affiliated company of Xiaomi Corporation, for its new electric SUV, the Xiaomi YU7. The tires come in two specifications: 19 and 20 inches. The iON evo SUV is designed exclusively fo
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