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In 2024, Continental supplied tyres to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume manufacturers of fully electric vehicles. These include manufacturers such as BYD, Geely, Volkswagen, NIO, Mercedes-Benz and Renault. In each of the three regions, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), North, South and Central America (the Americas) and Asia-Pacific (APAC), the premium tyre manufacturer supplies […]
Nokian Tyres has introduced the FUTUREPROOF program, which it said focuses on tyre digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. This five-year initiative strengthens European on- and off-road mobility by connecting multiple industries, Nokian said. Business Finland has committed EUR 20 million (approx. $21 million), while an additional EUR 50 million (approx. $54 million) will support an ecosystem involving over 100 partners. Advancing […]
In celebration of the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th anniversary this year, the company today announced that its blimp Wingfoot One will fly with an entirely new look inspired by Goodyear’s very first branded blimp Pilgrim. The company’s iconic airship is being re-wrapped with a black and silver color scheme, including a vintage Goodyear logo on the sides and a reappearance of the blue and […]
The 14th edition of the TyreXpo Asia Singapore was recently staged at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre and once again proved to be a resounding success, further underlining the event’s status as Asia’s leading tyre show. The three-day event provided a pivotal platform for major players within the tyre, automotive repair and maintenance and […]
Kordsa introduced its sustainability driven solutions at the Tire Technology Expo 2025 in Hannover, Germany held from March 4-6. As part of its commitment to sustainable tyre manufacturing, Kordsa showcased REV Technologies—its brand developed to support the needs of electric vehicles with high-performance products. The company also presented cord fabric made from rPET, produced from recycled plastics, and […]
Nokian Tyres is starting tyre deliveries from its new factory in Oradea, Romania. The first deliveries through Nokian Tyres distribution centers to Central European customers and consumers include winter and all-season tyres. The Romania factory is strategically located close to Central and South European consumers and customers, and it will focus on manufacturing passenger car […]
Continental’s UltraContact NXT has won the Sustainability Award in Automotive 2025 in the category “Technology – Materials / Raw Materials, Recycling”. The international management consultancy Arthur D. Little and the German automotive technology magazines of the ATZ / MTZ Group honored Continental for its most sustainable series tyre to date. Depending on the tyre size, […]
Millions of tyres being sent from the UK to India for recycling are actually being “cooked” in makeshift furnaces causing serious health problems and huge environmental damage, the BBC has discovered. The majority of the UK’s exported waste tyres are sold into the Indian black market, and this is well known within the industry, BBC […]
Hunter Engineering has introduced the TCX53Pro tyre changer, merging the TCXH chassis with its hybrid leverless head. This new machine enhances productivity while maintaining a familiar swing-arm format, Hunter said. Features and Design of the TCX53Pro Tyre Changer Hunter said it built the TCX53Pro tyre changer to handle demanding fitments, from 19.5 in. to EV tires. Its locking lower […]
Autopromotec will take place from 21 to 24 May 2025 THE TIRE COLOGNE will be held from 9 to 11 June 2026. THE TIRE COLOGNE (TTC) and Autopromotec in Bologna, the two leading trade fairs for the tyre trade, workshop outfitting and the automotive aftermarket in Europe, have once again coordinated their dates and are […]
The tyre manufacturer experienced a 12.1% increase in sales and a 43.2% rise in operating profit compared to 2023 Kumho Tire reported sales of $3.3 billion and an operating profit of KRW 588.6 billion (approx. $429 million). This marks a 12.1% increase in sales and a 43.2% rise in operating profit. These results represent the highest […]
Why spend your valuable time waiting for new tyres to be fitted to your vehicle, when your day could be used more constructively? Of course, tyre replacement, wheel balancing and wheel alignment are crucial to keeping you safe on the road, and cannot be neglected, but what if it were possible for tyre technicians to […]