Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has developed 3 bespoke tires: P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS, and P Zero Winter 2, made from over 50% bio-based and recycled materials for the new rear-wheel drive, 1,275 PS McLaren W1 supercar.
The P Zero R, the first developed for McLaren, is designed for daily driving. The P Zero Trofeo
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) has supplied the Ventus evo SUV tires as original equipment (OE) for Volkswagen’s Tiguan and Tayron models. The Tiguan is available with six tire sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches, while the Tayron is offered with five sizes.
The development and fine-tuning of the t
Continental AG (Continental) announced that Porsche has approved Continental’s SportContact 6, CrossContact RX, and WinterContact TS 860 S tires for the Macan all-electric SUV in 20- to 22-inch sizes in multiple countries.
The SportContact 6, part of the ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) segment, delivers exception
On October 29, Nokian Tyres announced that it will begin personnel negotiations to improve its financial performance and operational efficiency. The negotiations involve white-collar employees in Group functions and in all Nokian Tyres business units in all countries, as well as blue-collar and white-collar employees
On October 24, Atom, in a social media post, announced that the upcoming electric car Atom will feature tires with ELECT technology, developed by Pirelli. They are based on a modified Cinturato P7 model, certified according to European EC UN standards (E22). Production of these tires is organized at the Russian Pirel
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its iON evo tires have been selected by Cupra, a car brand of the Volkswagen (VW) group, as original equipment (OE) tires for the Cupra Born electric hatchback. The size of the tires is 20 inches. The iON evo has increased cornering stiffness by 10% wi
On October 15, multiple sources reported that Shandong Yongsheng Rubber has started construction of a tire plant in Driouch Province. The project is led by Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group through its local subsidiary, Goldensun Tire Morocco Co., Ltd., with an investment of over USD 675 million. It will produce car ti
South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it will start supplying the Roadian GTX and the N'FERA Sport as original equipment tires for the Kia EV5 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV). The Roadian GTX is an SUV-exclusive all-season tire and will be fitted on the EV5 for the North American and South Korean ma
Michelin has adjusted its outlook for 2025 ahead of the Q3/2025 sales release planned on October 22, 2025, citing a tougher operating backdrop than expected in July 2025.
The company achieved year-on-year volume growth in most regions in Q3, except in North America, where sales declined by nearly 10%, driven by lower
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 & 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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,
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