Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Citroen C5 and C5 Aircross 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 handling performance. All the tires for Citroen are produced at Nexen Tire...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Bridgestone inaugurates new distribution center in Brazil On August 13, it was reported that Bridgestone inaugurated a new distribution center in Mauá, São Paulo’s ABC region, less than 10 km from its Santo André plant. The facility, located at the Golgi Mauá II logistics complex, was named CD Alenza after the brand’s high-performance tire line. The company emphasized the facility’s role in boosting logistics efficiency and sustainabili...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Toyo Tire starts operating Serbian Factory at full scale to increase supply to Europe and North America Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) has completely moved into full-scale production at its Serbian factory with an annual production capacity of about 5 million tires. The company will increase its capacity to supply to the European and U.S. markets, with the latter being a primary market for the company. In June, it completed a system launch and...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

ively dedicated to pickups in the region. The Nightfall Concept showcases a bold design with a distinctive Ram grille framed by a continuous LED strip, LED headlights, a sport hood with amber lights, bronze-accented tow hooks, winch, and skid plate. The rear of the concept features an exposed spare tire mounted on the truck bed, with long-range LED lights, LED taillights, and a tailgate embossed with the Ram logo. Further details on the productio...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/16

Continental introduces aContact tires for autonomous vehicles 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 tires emphasize safety, durability, and energy efficiency. The company...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Tesla Model Y 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 efficiency and mileage, and low rolling resistance to support the driving perform...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Sailun Group, China to invest USD 1 billion in Egypt for tire plant 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 implemented over three years. It will be built within the scope o...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

automotive component manufacturers to localize the industry and achieve industrial networking and integration. The Minister discussed component suppliers’ needs and priorities, which ranged from plastic injection plants used in the automotive industry to stainless steel factories, in addition to tire production and other feeder industries. He also directed that the automotive feeding industries, which are not produced locally, be included in t...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Sumitomo Rubber’s subsidiary receives administrative punishment from Japan Fair Trade Commission On August 7, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) apologized made an apology after its subsidiary, Dunlop Tyre Japan, Ltd. (Koto Ward, Tokyo), which sells tires, was found to be subject to administrative sanctions by the Japan Fair Trade Commission. Sumitomo Rubber’s President, Satoru Yamanoto, cited “unsatisfactory leadership over...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Bridgestone unveils W920 tire for year-round fleet performance Bridgestone Americas has introduced the W920, a new all-weather radial drive tire for commercial trucking fleets. Built with the company’s next-generation ENLITEN technology, the W920 is designed to extend tire life, improve traction in all conditions, and support sustainability goals. The tire offers 6% longer wear life than the Michelin XDS 2—adding an estimated 10,000 more mile...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Apollo Tyres, India to open winter and all-season testing facility in Finland 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 tires. The facility will provide full control over tes...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Citroën’s C5 and C5 Aircross models 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 factory installation on Citroën’s popular C-segment SUVs....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

PlusAI, Goodyear collaborate to improve autonomous truck safety and efficiency PlusAI, Inc. announced a collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous trucks. The two companies will study how Goodyear’s SightLine intelligent tire technology suite can support and improve PlusAI’s SuperDrive autonomous virtual driver system. Goodyear’s Sightline system uses sensors on tires to continua...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

mpatibility, six speakers, synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, panoramic roof, and a refrigerated center console. In terms of safety, the DFM Friday EV includes six airbags, ABS, EBD, stability and traction control, hill-start assist, electronic parking brake with Auto-Hold, tire pressure monitoring, and downhill assist. However, ADAS systems are notably absent. Replacing the JAC E40X, the DFM Friday EV is built on Dongfen...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

e Device Under Test (DUT), eliminating the losses associated with intermediate gearboxes or chain systems. The system features a 3E dyno configuration and a movable dyno offering horizontal adjustment and flexible testing for a wide range of components. In addition, ZF Group landed orders for eight tire R&D test benches and three end-of-line (EOL) tire test benches to an Indian tire manufacturer. The R&D setups include rolling resistance, enduran...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Thai authorities intensify inspections amid substandard tire safety concerns 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 confidence, economic stability, and the country’s investment...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

IEAT orders closure of Prinx Chengshan Tire Thailand plant over illegal tires and hazardous waste 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 Chengshan was found producing car a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Kumho Road Venture RT to meet growing demand for hybrid truck tires On August 5, Kumho Tire U.S.A. has launched the new Road Venture RT, a rugged-terrain tire that blends the best features of all-terrain and mud-terrain options. Designed for trucks and SUVs, the tire delivers strong off-road traction, excellent on-road comfort, and an industry-leading 50,000-mile tread life warranty. It features an aggressive side-biter design, advanced stone-eje...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Kumho Tire to resume tire production at plant in Gwangju, South Korea 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 2025. The company will also build a new plant in Hampyeong-gun, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Xiaomi YU7 SUV 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 for electric vehicles (EVs) to provide high performance, such as superior electric ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04