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 

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

Michelin has introduced the next generation of its CrossClimate all-season tire range, the CrossClimate 3 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport, designed for all vehicle types, including internal combustion engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
The new CrossClimate 3 offers 15% longer service life and 4% better wet grip comp

South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. (Nexen Tire) announced a plan to supply the N'FERA Sport as original equipment (OE) tires for the Skoda Karoq. The N'FERA Sport is Nexen Tire’s flagship ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire, which has won the company's most significant number of OE approvals. Nexen Tire has already pro

On May 7, Apollo Vredestein announced that the Volkswagen Group had selected the Vredestein Wintrac Pro high-performance winter tire as original equipment (OE) for its Tiguan SUV in Europe. It is produced at Apollo Tyres’ Gyöngyöshalász plant in Hungary.
Apollo Tyres Ltd will supply this tire in size 215/65 R17 99H s

On May 4, multiple sources reported that Chinese tire manufacturer Sentury Tire abandoned its plan to establish a factory in the As Pontes region of Galicia, Spain, and transfer all funding to its existing factory in Tangier, Morocco. The Tangier plant started production in September 2023. The investment will expand

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has developed a bespoke version of the P Zero R tire for the new Porsche 911 GTS, the first hybrid-powered model in the Porsche 911 range.
The new tire balances sportiness with everyday usability. Its newly designed compound ensures an excellent grip across various surfaces and in all we

On May 2, Ceat Limited announced the incorporation of its new step-down subsidiary in Sri Lanka, CEAT OHT Ventures (Private) Limited, with an initial capital of LKR 3,00,000. The entity will engage in industrial development, including the construction and leasing of commercial buildings and warehouses to support the

On April 28, Continental announced that it would discontinue tire manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar, Malaysia, plant by the end of 2025. This decision follows a business review aimed at staying competitive in the APAC region.  Adapting to changing customer demand, the company seeks to optimize its local prod

On April 25, 2025, Apollo Tyres Limited announced that its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Apollo Tyres (NL) B.V. (ATNL), has submitted a request for advice (RfA) to the ATNL Works Council regarding the proposed closure of its manufacturing plant in Enschede, Netherlands. The company plans to discontinue tire productio

NIRA Dynamics announced that it is enhancing driving safety and efficiency for the global automotive industry by integrating advanced software algorithms into vehicle systems provided by Bosch. NIRA Dynamics’  software solutions provide real-time insights into tire health without the need for additional hardware.
NIR

On April 22, NEXEN TIRE, a global leader in tire manufacturing, announced that its ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tire, the N'FERA Sport, has received homologation to be supplied to the Škoda Karoq.
The N’FERA Sport tire, made in Europe for the European market, comes in size 215/50R18 W XL and is a great fit for