Toyo Tire announces new tire development technological concept On October 2, Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) announced the new “THiiiNK” tire development technological concept. Toyo Tire positions “material technology,” “simulation technology,” and “design technology” as its core technologies, and by combining and refining these technologies, it will seek “enhanced efficiency and optimization of design process” and “maximi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

average reduction of around 1,000 kg of CO₂ per bus annually and is maintenance-free, eliminating the need for servo oil changes. In addition, the company will display its modular SYNACT disc brake family and the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) system. Other highlights include the new iTPMS tire pressure monitoring system, Rotary Vane Compressors with a new e-motor for e-buses with low to medium air requirements, and the Fusion Front and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Continental supplies EcoContact 6 Q tires for Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs 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 special rubber compound reduces energy absorpti...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Toyo Tire to transfer R&D function from Germany to Serbia On October 2, Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) announced that it will reorganize its research and development base in Europe. The R&D function at its plant in Willich, Germany will be transferred to a new base in Indija, Serbia in January 2027. This transfer will serve as an opportunity to further strengthen the company's global R&D structure across Japan, the United States, and Europe. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW i4 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 exclusively for electric vehicles (EVs) and features low noise, increased mileage, firm grip, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ovide high-resolution warnings about road conditions such as slipperiness, aquaplaning risks, potholes, and other sudden hazards. This allows drivers to anticipate potential dangers and adjust their driving accordingly. Based on anonymized data from millions of vehicles, Road Surface Alerts analyze tire–road interactions in real time to detect critical changes in grip and roughness. This enhanced service will be available first in Europe and No...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Cambodia reports 64% YoY growth in car tire exports in Jan–Aug 2025 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 Chinese tire companies to establish or expand production in the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Kumho Tire to build new tire plant in Hampyeong-gun, South Korea 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 investment is expected to reach KRW 660.92 billion (JPY 72.79 billion). ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Sumitomo Rubber to open technical center in Getzville, New York On September 23, Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced plans to open a technical center in Getzville, New York to help support its design and product testing within the North and South American automotive tire market. The technical center is expected to employ around 40 engineers and other salaried professionals. Ten other employees will also be based at Sumitomo's test track in Hunts...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

small turning radius of 6.4 meters for easier maneuvering. Key safety and comfort features include an ABS braking system, air-suspension seats, enhanced suspension, and a tight 6.4-meter turning radius. The model also comes with a full Tractor Head kit, including a heavy-duty coupler, rotary lamp, tire stopper, and side under protective device. (From KTB Fuso Indonesia press release dated September 20, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Kia PV5 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 areas in addition to models for the South Korean market. The Crugen EV HP71 is designed e...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Michelin starts layoffs at Queretaro plant in Mexico On September 17, it was reported that Michelin has begun layoffs at its Querétaro plant, where operations are scheduled to close by the end of 2025 due to shifts in the passenger car and light truck tire market. The first wave, carried out in early September, affected just over 100 employees, with a second round planned later in the month. According to state labor secretary Liliana San Martín...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Toyota recalls 591,377 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in U.S. for faulty displays On September 17, Toyota announced it is recalling 591,377 vehicles in the U.S. over the 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel that may be blank at startup due to an error in the instrument panel software, failing to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. The defective components were manufactured at Denso Corp. plants in Japan and Noth...

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ault, Volvo and VW models On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it now fully includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), making it the first rating system to measure a car’s environm...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Linglong signs MoU for tire manufacturing plant in Kenya 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. Linglong Group, through its subsidiary Linglong Tyres, will create over 1,...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Busworld Europe 2025: Continental to unveil Conti Urban HA 5 NXT city electric bus tire 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. By reducing rolling resistance by 25%, it i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Kumho Tire to develop technology for autonomous driving vehicle tires in collaboration with Autonomous A2Z 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, Kumho Tire plans to com...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Continental supplies CrossContact RX tires for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV e-SUVs Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries. The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punctures up to 6 mm in diameter, allowi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Continental becomes first tire manufacturer to use LANXESS’ sustainable rubber additive Continental AG (Continental) has become the first tire manufacturer to use the new Vulkanox HS Scopeblue rubber additive from LANXESS. This is a more sustainable, ISCC PLUS-certified version of the proven additive Vulkanox HS (TMQ). The additive product protects rubber compounds during vulcanization from influences such as oxygen and heat. It improves the t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Aston Martin to adopt Pirelli Cyber Tyre technology for future models Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has agreed to collaborate with Aston Martin on integrating Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technology into Aston Martin’s future vehicles. Cyber Tyre is the world’s first system that collects real-time data from sensors embedded directly in the tires, processes it using Pirelli’s proprietary software and algorithms, and communicates with the vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12