International
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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International
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.
VIPAL TAKE INTERNATIONAL BRAND IMAGE TO NEXT LEVEL AT TIRE COLOGNE 2026
Leading International Rubber Manufacturer and tyre retreading specialist Vipal Rubber
International
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.
International
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.
Michelin Connected Fleet Launches Al Assistant
Users can request reports on fuel-efficient drivers, trucks requiring tire maintenance and vehicles that are off the road.
Fraunhofer TERIS tyre abrasion analysis project reaches milestone
Fraunhofer TERIS tyre abrasion analysis project reaches milestone - A partnership between the ICT, IGD, and IWM institutes and led by the Fraunhofer LBF
International
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 […]
International
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 […]
Southern Africa
General Tire launches versatile new all-season Grabber Cross A/S in South Africa
With the new Grabber Cross A/S, General Tire is launching a versatile and capable new all-season tyre within its proven and trusted Grabber range. The Grabber Cross A/S combines safe and competent on-road driving with confidence-inspiring gravel and off-road capability. Under the motto “Fast roads, tough trails”, the robust new tyre offers good handling on […]
Southern Africa
Why Anti-dumping Duties are NOT addressing the REAL ISSUE – Importers Speak Out
In the previous edition, we explored the challenges facing South Africa’s remaining tyre manufacturers and their call for stronger protection against unfair imports. Now, the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (TIASA) offers its perspective. While agreeing that illicit trade is harming the industry, TIASA argues that the real issue is not anti-dumping duties, but […]
International
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 […]