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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.
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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
Sweden-based tyre wholesale and distribution platform Nordic Tyre Group has signed an agreement to acquire Romanian tyre distributor Dinamic92 Distribution.
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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.
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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 […]