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Nokian Tyres Launches FUTUREPROOF Programme

Nokian Tyres Launches FUTUREPROOF Programme

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 […]

Goodyear announces a vintage blimp design for its 100th anniversary

Goodyear announces a vintage blimp design for its 100th anniversary

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 […]

Kordsa Unveils Sustainable Tyre Solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025

Kordsa Unveils Sustainable Tyre Solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025

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 […]

New Nokian Tyres Romania factory starts tyre deliveries

New Nokian Tyres Romania factory starts tyre deliveries

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 Wins Sustainability Award in Automotive 2025

Continental’s UltraContact NXT Wins Sustainability Award in Automotive 2025

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 UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India

Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India

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 Unveils TCX53Pro Tyre Changer

Hunter Engineering Unveils TCX53Pro Tyre Changer

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 […]

THE TIRE COLOGNE and Autopromotec coordinate their dates

THE TIRE COLOGNE and Autopromotec coordinate their dates

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 […]

Kumho Tire Reports Record Sales and Profits in 2024

Kumho Tire Reports Record Sales and Profits in 2024

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 […]

MOBILE TYRE FITMENT SERVICE TAKES AUSTRALIA BY STORM

MOBILE TYRE FITMENT SERVICE TAKES AUSTRALIA BY STORM

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 […]

Faster, More Efficient: Continental is Accelerating Product Development With Help of “Microsoft Azure AI Services”

Faster, More Efficient: Continental is Accelerating Product Development With Help of “Microsoft Azure AI Services”

No more hassle with the specification sheet: Continental is revolutionizing requirements management in product development with an innovative software application developed in-house. With the introduction of the so-called “AI-Based Requirements Engineering” tool, the automotive division is positioning itself even closer to the needs of customers and markets on its way to independence as a listed company. […]