Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it will start supplying its 19-inch Roadian GTX to Renault S.A. as original equipment (OE) tires for the automaker’s hybrid vehicle, the all-new Filante mid-sized SUV. 
-The Roadian GTX has a zigzag pattern on the wide tread to distribute road pressure and thereby achieve stable dr

On April 4, Triton Valves Limited announced that it has signed a contract with Aumovio Germany GmbH for a potential period of 7 years to supply TPMS valves. It will supply 470 million between 2027 and 2031, with a revenue of approx. INR 1.12 billion over the five years. Though the Part has qualified for international

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply 18-inch iON evo and 16-inch iON GT electric-vehicle-exclusive tires as the original equipment (OE) for the Kia EV2 compact electric SUV. 
The iON evo uses a reinforced belt made of an aramid composite material to ensure handling stabilit

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) revealed that its latest generation P Zero tires are now equipped on the Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai’s first high-performance model under its premium brand Genesis, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance electric coupe.
These tires feature Pirelli's PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply the iON evo SUV tires designed exclusively for electric vehicles (EVs) as original equipment (OE) for the all-new iX3, which is BMW’s D-segment electric SUV. The company has enhanced braking and grip performance on wet surfaces, as well

Michelin has launched new Primacy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy tires for internal combustion, hybrid, or fully electric vehicles.
Both summer tires are engineered to deliver a combination of performance, longevity, and energy efficiency. They are already approved by leading global automotive manufacturers.
The Primacy 5

The Development Agency of Serbia (RAS) announced that Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) has begun the construction of its new R&D Center in Indija, with a planned investment of EUR 29 million. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in January 2027.
The center is set to become Toyo Tire’s European hub for ti

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) announced a new phase in its strategic transformation of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) business, aiming to boost sustainability and support future growth.
The initiative will streamline operations, reduce internal complexity, and foster a more customer-focuse

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply Ventus S1 evo3 high-performance sports tires to Mercedes-Benz Motor Co., Ltd. as original equipment (OE) tires for the partially-altered S-Class, the German automaker’s flagship sedan.
The 19-inch Ventus S1 evo3 to be installed on this m

On March 3, Lanxess announced that it will present new high-performance additives for the tire industry at the Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hannover. LANXESS developed Vulkanox 4060 (N,N'-dicyclohexyl-1,4-phenylenediamine, CCPD) as an alternative to antioxidant 6PPD with an optimized environmental profile.
Its Aflux

South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it will begin supplying its N'PRIZ S and N'FERA AU7 tires as original equipment (OE) tires for the new Kia SUV Seltos. The N'PRIZ S is an all-season tire available in 16-inch and 18-inch tire sizes and suitable for both electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) will supply iON evo as original equipment tires for the Ford Mustang Mach- E, an electric SUV. Hankook Tire has successfully developed a tire optimized for this vehicle model through close technical collaboration with Ford. The 19-inch iON evo tires installed on this

On March 10, Continental announced that it is supplying Continental EcoContact 7 tires in sizes 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21 as standard for the new smart #5. Both versions of the premium summer tire are approved for speeds up to 240 km/h and feature the XL marking for increased load capacity.
The tire also features Con

Several South Korean media sources reported that Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. will supply the N'FERA Sport as original equipment (OE) tires for the all-new BMW iX3. The N’FERA Sport is an ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire specifically designed for high-performance vehicles. It uses high-strength inner materials to evenly dis

On March 4, MRF Limited announced that it had entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu, through its Nodal Agency "Guidance", to set up a greenfield manufacturing facility for automotive tires and allied products at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu

Continental AG (Continental) has eliminated the use of coal and heavy fuel oil across its global tire production network.
Since January 2026, all 19 plants have switched to alternative energy sources for steam generation and heating, including biomass, biogas, electricity from renewable sources, and alternative fuels

Bridgestone Corporation announced that its VI-grade DiM500 Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator at the company’s R&D facility near Rome, Italy, is now fully operational.
The system enables virtual tire performance assessment by combining high-fidelity simulations with driver feedback, historical data, and artificial in

On February 23, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt met with the executives from China’s Himile Group to discuss opportunities for establishing an industrial project in Egypt to produce tire molds and industrial components.
The project's investments amount to USD 100 million, and it is being built o

On February 24, Apollo Tyres Ltd inaugurated its state-of-the-art dedicated outdoor tiretesting facility in Ivalo, Finland. The facility became fully operational in December 2025.
The new outdoor testing facility by Apollo Tyres Ltd is designed to meet the needs of modern tire development. It includes dedicated snow