Apollo Tyres, India to invest INR 30 billion into India tire capacity In an investor update, Apollo Tyres announced that it has kept an INR 35 billion capex plan for FY 2027 (ending March). Of the total, approximately INR 30 billion will be invested in India for truck and car tire capacity expansion, with the remaining ~INR 5 billion going toward Hungary for passenger car tyre capacity expansion.  The capacity utilisation across both India and E...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Cabot ends production at Campana plant in Argentina On May 14, it was reported that Cabot has closed its manufacturing plant in Campana, Argentina, ending more than 60 years of operations and leaving approximately 150 employees without jobs. The facility produced carbon black, a key raw material used in tire manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry. The company stated that the decision followed an evaluation of the profitability of its op...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

ss-through in the automotive business sector is relatively well-managed. In addition, the restructuring of our business operations in Europe has yielded some positive results. There are no plans to change the targeted operating profit margin for 2030 at this time. The aim is to achieve 8% for the entire group (automobile business, industrial machinery and bearings business, machine tools and systems business), and 6.5% for the automobile business...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Pirelli supplies two custom P Zero tire fitments for new BMW iX3 Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has developed two bespoke tire fitments for the new BMW iX3, the first model built on BMW’s Neue Klasse EV platform. The dedicated version of the fifth-generation P Zero focuses on precise handling, while the P Zero E highlights the characteristics of electric drivetrains and features over 55% of natural and recycled materials. The P Zero is available...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Bridgestone supplies bespoke Potenza tires for new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has been chosen as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster, with just 15 units planned. The company has supplied two bespoke Potenza tire fitments designed for road and track use. It has developed Potenza Sport ultra-high-performance tires in sizes 265/30 ZRF21 on the front and 355/25 ZRF22 on the rea...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Future Mobility Thailand 2026 opens in Bangkok Announced on May 13, 2026, Future Mobility Thailand 2026 officially opened at BITEC Bangkok and will run through May 15.  Held alongside TyreXpo Asia Bangkok & AutoMROtive 2026, the exhibition is organized by the Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) and Informa Markets to support Thailand’s ambitions of becoming a regional hub for EVs, advanced automotive technologies, aftermarket ser...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

GHV Infra, India, receives contract to build tire plant in Cameroon On May 11, GHV Infra Projects Limited received a letter of intent (LOI) from Cameroon Tyres Factory Project SA for the proposed execution of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works for a greenfield tire manufacturing plant in Cameroon. The consideration for the project is EUR 630 million. The completion period is 36 months from the notice to proceed. It will have a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Bridgestone supplies bespoke Potenza Sport tires for Maserati’s new MCPURA super sportscar Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) has been appointed as the exclusively tire supplier for Maserati’s new MCPURA super sportscar, providing tailor-made Potenza Sport tires in size 245/35 ZR20 95Y for the front axis and 305/30 ZR20 103Y for the rear. Developed and manufactured in Europe, the ultra high performance tire combines Bridgestone's decades o...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Yokohama Rubber establishes new R&D center in China On May 11, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it had established an R&D center (Company name: Yokohama China Technical Center) in Hangzhou, China. The new center began operations in May 2026 inside the company’s new passenger car tire plant that started production in November 2025. With the establishment of the new center, Yokohama Rubber aims to build a system that can initiate and...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Toyo Tire to launch new all-weather tire with improved wear resistance for light-duty trucks and buses Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) announced that it will gradually release its “Delvex M635” all-weather tire designed for light-duty trucks and buses starting in September 2026. The tires feature improved wear resistance and resistance to uneven wear, and also enhanced traction performance for on wet and light snow- covered with snow. Toyo ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Pirelli to start Cyber Tyre production at Rome, Georgia plant in U.S. Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) announced at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 that it will begin producing connected tires featuring Cyber Tyre technology at its Rome plant in Georgia, the United States. Details on investment and output expansion will be announced in the coming months, following finalization of development plans. The plant already produces advanced products ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

t 2.4 times higher YoY in value, driven mainly by large-scale Digital and Electronics projects amid the AI boom, with Automotive among the key target sectors. Automotive & Parts accounted for THB 13,328 million (USD 416.5 million) across 63 projects, including upgrades for new vehicle technologies, tire manufacturing, and auto components. Foreign direct investment (FDI) remained strong, with 427 projects worth THB 965,869 million (USD 30.2 billio...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

POLYN, Israel, announces tapeout of automotive chip for tire friction monitoring On April 29, POLYN Technology announced that it has taped out a VibroSense engineering chip featuring an analog neuromorphic core for tire friction monitoring. It is developed in cooperation with GlobalFoundries. The milestone accelerates the adoption of intelligent, physics-aware sensing technologies for next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving. VibroSense is des...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

Yokohama Rubber develops new system using AI and simulations to support tire mold design The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced on April 30 that it has developed a system that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation to support the optimal design of molds for tire manufacturing. The company will design high quality, high precision molds to expedite development and reduce costs. The company claims that even inexperie...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Shandong Linglong, China, discusses tire plant with Egypt government, plan to invest USD 2 billion On April 29, the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt held a discussion with the Chinese company Shandong Linglong. Linglong is planning an integrated industrial complex to manufacture tires for cars and heavy vehicles in Egypt. Linglong estimated that the project would require an investment of roughly USD 2 billion. The project will be...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Pirelli partners with Univrses to integrate AI-based computer vision into its Cyber Tyre system Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has signed an agreement with Stockholm-based Univrses to integrate the company's 3DAI technologies into Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre systems. Pirelli has also acquired a 30% stake in Univrses, with the option to reach a majority stake. The combined solution is expected to enhance vehicles safety, performance, and data capabiliti...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Cambodia records USD 472 million in tire exports in first 4 months of 2026 Reported on April 29, 2026, Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce recorded car tire exports of USD 472 million from January to April 2026, up around 42% from USD 331 million recorded in the same period in 2025. The increase reflects expanding production capacity as foreign manufacturers scale up operations in the country, alongside government efforts to promote exports to regi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Continental supplies tires as OE for new VW T-Roc SUV Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its tires as original equipment (OE) for the new T-Roc, Volkswagen’s compact SUV, in sizes ranging from 16 to 19 inches. The approved tire models include the EcoContact 7, EcoContact 7 S, WinterContact TS 870 P for colder seasons, and AllSeasonContact 2 as an all-season option. The EcoContact 7 summer tire enhances energy efficiency thanks to a speci...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

rt. If approved, it would likely stay close to the original concept’s design and capabilities. The concept featured meaningful upgrades, including a lifted suspension, 2.75 inches in the front and 2.5 inches in the rear, for improved ground clearance. It rode on 31-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch wheels, giving the Pacifica a rugged stance rarely seen in minivans. Exterior additions included a roof rack with auxiliary l...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Hankook Tire receives EUR 71.6 million aid for new truck and bus tire production line in Hungary The European Commission has approved a EUR 71.6 million (HUF 28 billion) Hungarian State aid measure to support Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. (Hankook Tire) in establishing a new truck and bus radial tire production line in the Central Transdanubia region. The project has a total investment of EUR 538 million and will create 469 jobs, mainly in m...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28