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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 […]
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. […]
SHENAAZ SINGH, ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY OF NEAL’S TYRES. Spending some time with store owner, Shenaaz Singh, reminded me of what it takes to become successful. Often, it is what people do not see: The late hours; the sacrifices; the fine balance between navigating the pressures of business with family life. Most of all, it […]
The president & CEO of the Tire & Rubber Association of Canada details how the construction, mining, and transportation industries there may face a slowdown with trade disputes looming. Due to the recently announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada by the Trump Administration, Canada OTR tyre sales face economic uncertainty. Construction, mining, and transportation […]
While Nokian has a strong presence in Nordic countries, Paolo Pompei said he wants to see growth in other regions Nokian Tyres is looking to drive growth and efficiency in 2025. New President and CEO Paolo Pompei has outlined key strategies to boost Nokian Tyres’ growth, which includes enhancing productivity and solidifying its position in global markets. Expanding Production […]
Chicago-based Koala Technologies LLC (KTL) has introduced Te.Sense Bloom, a breakthrough in non-destructive rapid tyre deflation testing. Fully compliant with FMVSS 110 and emerging EV stability test standards, this cost-effective and reusable solution allows passenger car OEMs and tyre manufacturers to optimise test programmes while reducing waste. The first U.S.-specification kit has been delivered to the […]