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Vipal Rubber, a global leader in tyre retreading and repair.

The launch of the VT290 reinforces Vipal’s ongoing commitment to offering technologically advanced solutions suited to the specific characteristics of European roads and climate.

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Revolutionary Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01, which automatically adapts to driving conditions, now available for sale to consumers

Nokian Tyres’ revolutionary studded winter tire, the Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta® 01, is now available for purchase in tire shops around the world.

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Nokian Tyres expands its premium summer tire range with the new Nokian Tyres Powerproof E featuring A-class ratings in all three EU tire label categories

Nokian Tyres introduces the new Nokian Tyres Powerproof E, a premium summer tire developed for the needs of modern drivers in Central and Southern Europe. The tire's key achievement is its A-class rating in all three EU tire label categories: rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise, across the entire product range.

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Bridgestone Webfleet: turning fleet data into tyre and uptime decisions

How connected fleet platforms can make tyre management more proactive and support higher vehicle uptime.

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Canada's Chinese truck tyre investigation puts trade risk back in focus

An explainer on how trade investigations can reshape truck tyre pricing, sourcing and supply planning.

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Continental's solid tyre production move signals a changing industrial market

What Continental's solid tyre manufacturing shift means for industrial users and tyre-market resilience.

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Bridgestone Potenza Race R debuts on Lamborghini Revuelto SV

Bridgestone has unveiled its bespoke Potenza Race R semi-slick tyre for the new Lamborghini Revuelto SV.

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Westlake will Showcase its New Gen II Truck Tyres at IAA Transportation 2026

Westlake will Showcase its New Gen II Truck Tyres at IAA Transportation 2026 Westlake intend to showcase its latest commercial truck tyre developments at the IAA Transportation 2026 Show from 15–20 September in…

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Prometeon tyres fitted to new MMT EVO5 Dakar Truck

Prometeon tyres fitted to new MMT EVO5 Dakar Truck Prometeon Tyre Group, a global manufacturer of tyres for the commercial, agricultural and OTR sectors, has announced the continuation of its long-standing technical…

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Apollo Tyres Q1 FY2027 Revenue Jumps 13% as Net Profit Rebounds

Sales reached $781.7 million as India grew and Europe held up, but operating profit remained essentially unchanged from a year earlier.

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Yokohama Rubber, RAOT Hold Surat Thani Seminar on Natural Rubber

Yokohama Rubber has held the seminar 11 times since the first session in 2020.

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Nordic Tyre Group acquires Dinamic92 in Romania

Nordic Tyre Group acquires Dinamic92 in Romania Sweden-based tyre wholesale and distribution platform Nordic Tyre Group has signed an agreement to acquire Romanian tyre distributor Dinamic92 Distribution. Who are the…

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Nexen Tire Revenue Hits Record $613M in Q2 2026

Europe and premium OE growth lifted sales, but raw materials, freight, trade costs and a one-time tax charge sharply reduced earnings.

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ZC Rubber Receives China's State Science and Technology Progress Award

The award is one of China's highest state-level honors for scientific and technological innovation. ZC Rubber received the second prize of China’s State Science and Technology Progress Award. ZC Rubber said the…

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Nexen Tire Opens Automated Warehouse in the Czech Republic

Nexen Tire has announced the opening of a new automated warehouse at its European manufacturing plant in Zatec, Czech Republic. The investment increases storage capacity by around 57 per cent, from 530,000 to 830,000 tyres. Nexen believes the expansion will support growing production volumes, improve logistics efficiency and strengthen local supply capabilities across the region. Nexen […]

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Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event

Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking, knowledge sharing and business development. The Tanzania event follows two successful Africa Connect engagements held earlier this year in Egypt and Botswana, reinforcing Automechanika’s commitment to strengthening relationships […]

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Hankook Showcases Dynapro Off-Road, iON EV Tires at Overland Expo, Demo Days

The company said the appearances support its plan to engage drivers and partners across SUV, light-truck and EV segments. Hankook Tire highlighted off-road and EV-specific tire fitments at two recent events, Overland Expo PNW and Demo Days Festival. The company said the appearances support its plan to engage drivers and partners across SUV, light-truck and EV […]

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Europe’s anti-dumping duties could redirect Chinese tyre volumes toward Africa

Europe’s move to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese passenger-car and light-truck tyre imports could have consequences well beyond the region itself, with potential knock-on effects for trade flows into Africa. According to market coverage citing the European Commission decision, the duties took effect last week, prompting renewed attention on how global tyre supply may be […]

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Nokian Tyres Ranks on Time’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 List

The list evaluates thousands of companies worldwide and includes 750 companies. Nokian Tyres was ranked 100th on Time magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list. Nokian Tyres said the sustainability recognition comes from an annual ranking compiled with research firm Statista. The list evaluates thousands of companies worldwide and includes 750 companies. “This is a great acknowledgment of […]

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Nexen Tire Opens Automated Warehouse at Zatec, Czech Republic Plant

Nexen Tire’s European entity said the added capacity will give it greater flexibility in responding to seasonal demand fluctuations. Nexen Tire announced a new automated warehouse at its European manufacturing plant in Zatec, Czech Republic. The investment increased storage capacity by about 57%, from 530,000 tires to 830,000 tires. According to the company, the expansion will […]

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