tment of Business Development (DBD), Topseal Auto Parts (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was registered on August 8, 2025, with a registered capital of THB 59.85 million and engages in research and development, manufacturing, and distribution of automotive and electronic components, as well as rubber and metal tire valve stems. (From Baolong Automotive social media updates / homepage and Thailand DBD homepage)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Hankook Tire receives 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it has earned a 2025 QR Zero Award from Ford Motor Company. The award is given to global partners who have marked zero quality issues during parts delivery and zero warranty claims over the past year. The award-winning Geumsan plant in South Korea supplies original equipment (OE) tires for the Ford F-150 pickup truck. It became the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

compact SUV comes with more than 65 advanced safety features including 33 standard across all variants, Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS with 21 driver-assistance features, 6 airbags, all four-disc brakes, surround view monitor, blind view monitor, electronic stability control, hill start assist and tyre pressure monitoring system. Based on the Hyundai Motor India press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Kia EV2 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 stability during high-speed driving. Also, its groove width has been optimized to improve drain...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Pirelli’s P Zero tires featured on Genesis GV60 Magma and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 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 System) and ELECT technologies. Launched in 2019, E...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW iX3 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 as high-speed driving stability, by reinforcing it with aramid composite materials an...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Aztema starts production at Guanajuato plant On March 24, Aztema, a JV between Tire Direct, Mexico and Sailun Group, China delivered its first tire shipment from its Irapuato plant, marking the formal start of production operations in Mexico. The facility integrates world-class technology with Mexican talent to manufacture tires meeting international standards. The company's initial portfolio includes two brands: Nobhex, focused on resistance and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, USB-C ports, wireless charging, automatic climate control and a 460-liter trunk expandable to 1,600 liters. Regarding safety, the C3 Aircross MAX Híbrida offers six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction and stability control, hill-start assist, tire pressure monitoring, electric parking brake, ISOFIX anchors and reverse camera with sensors, among other systems. The vehicle is available from C...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Michelin unveils Primacy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy tires for all vehicle types 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 Energy tire provides Triple A rating for efficiency, w...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Toyo Tire starts construction of new R&D Center in Indija, Serbia 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 tire technology development, focusing on advanced technologies and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Goodyear begins next phase of EMEA transformation to improve efficiency and growth 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-focused organization. Approximately 600 sales and suppo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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 model features a balanced combination of excellent grip, handling, quietn...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Yokohama Rubber to close U.S. passenger car tire plant in Salem, Virginia, on March 18 The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced on March 16 that it will dissolve its U.S. plant in Salem, Virginia, on March 18, 2026, U.S. time. Aging production facilities and other factors made it difficult to produce high value-added tires and large-diameter tires. The Salem plant, which began operations in the 1960s, was acquired by Yokohama Rub...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Lanxess, Germany, presents high-performance additives for tire industry 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 SD is a processing agent for silica that improves the flow b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Kia Seltos 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 engine vehicles. It offers improved wear resistance and snow performance, and its opt...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Ford Mustang Mach-E 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 vehicle offer low noise, high mileage, high grip, and low rolling resistan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Continental provides OE fitment tires for new smart #5 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 Continental‘s newly developed silent pattern tread design, which reduces rolli...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Kumho Tire resumes daily production of 10,000 tires at Gwangju Plant Several South Korean media sources reported that the daily production volume of Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. at its Gwangju Plant exceeded 10,000 units on February 26, 2026, for the first time since the plant completely halted production due to a large-scale fire on May 17, 2025. In November 2025, the plant partially resumed operations with a daily production volume of 4,000 tires. Then...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for BMW iX3 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 distribute ground pressure and load, and an optimized block design that provides stable bra...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Toyo Tire to build new truck and bus tire plant to meet strong North American demand, with new mother plant also planned Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) will build a new mother plant and a truck and bus tire plant. This is positioned as a strategic investment in its five-year medium-term management plan through 2030. For the truck and bus tire plant in particular, the company already has a list of several candidate construction sites, assuming ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05