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Volkswagen Concept Vehicle Mission Efficiency Sets World Record on Continental Tyres
Record-breaking drive from Wolfsburg to Vienna: consumption of just 7.51 kWh per 100 km including charging losses
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Bridgestone unveils POTENZA GEN4 tyres for Formula E’s next era
The FIA confirms Bridgestone as Formula E’s tyre supplier from 2026/27. Its new race tyres offer a technology case study, with no South African retail launch established.
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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
Connected fleet data can help operators reduce downtime and make better maintenance and tyre-management decisions.
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Canada's Chinese truck tyre investigation puts trade risk back in focus
A Canadian trade investigation involving Chinese truck tyres shows why importers and fleets must watch policy changes closely.
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Continental's solid tyre production move signals a changing industrial market
A Continental production move highlights the importance of specialised industrial tyre supply, service continuity and lifecycle value.
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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 intend to showcase its latest commercial truck tyre developments at the IAA Transportation 2026 Show from 15–20 September in Hannover, Germany.
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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 partnership with Czech rally truck manufacturer MM Technology, with Prometeon tyres being fitted to the new MMT EVO5 Dakar Rally truck.
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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.