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Yokohama Rubber has begun delivering tyres to Subaru Corporation for use as original equipment (OE) on the automaker’s new Impreza. The new Impreza cars sold in Europe and the Latin America will be fitted with Advan Sport V105 tyres (size 225/40R18 92W). The Advan Sport V105 is an ultra-high-performance tyre under Yokohama’s Advan brand. According to […]
MICHELIN Connected Fleet, South Africa proudly announces its collaboration with MasterDrive for the forthcoming MasterDrive Power Brunch Event, slated for April 19th in KwaZulu-Natal. Focused on the theme of ‘Mastering transport and logistics’ in KZN, this event is designed to support transporters in navigating the dynamic landscape of the transport industry in KZN. As one […]
From 4 to 6 June 2024, THE TIRE COLOGNE will present the most important trends of the tyre and wheel industry. Whether tyre design, recycling, circular economy, digitalisation or material innovations – the leading global trade fair illuminates the industry themes of the future with renowned exhibitors from the whole world and a varied programme. […]
Continental Tire is introducing ContiConnect Lite to create a bridge between tyre sensors and tyre management. The manufacturer said ContiConnet Lite is a free-of-charge gateway to selected ContiConnect functionality via a smartphone. With ContiConnect Lite, Continental said it’s allowing fleets and truck drivers to test the system for free to show them how routine tyre checks […]
Kumho Tire U.S.A. announced today the company has become an Official Tyre of Formula DRIFT and is sponsoring the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship. The sponsorship represents the company’s plans to invigorate its marketing efforts “to elevate the brand’s awareness in the United States and showcase its product technology through the ultra-high-performance tyre series,” the company says. […]
Hankook Tire revealed it won the 2023 CDP Carbon Management Sector Honors in the Consumer Discretionary category at the Climate Change and Water Security Awards hosted by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Korea Committee. The CDP Climate Change Response Project evaluated over 23,000 global companies on their climate change initiatives, and Hankook Tire received an A- […]
Environmentally friendly and without direct emissions: Electric drives have long since ceased to play a role only in individual mobility. Demand is steadily increasing in local public transport and also in freight transport. For many, range plays a central role. But how do you get particularly far with an electric truck? A larger battery is […]
More than a billion motor vehicles were registered worldwide in 2023. Sustainable production and utilization processes are therefore a central theme for the tyre industry. The industry finds itself on a path that doesn’t stop at sustainable production, but instead leads to the circular economy. As a “Global Knowledge Leader”, THE TIRE COLOGNE offers the […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company officially opened its Simulation Centre in Luxembourg to welcome a new era for tyre design and development. Outfitted with a DiM250 DYNAMIC Driving Simulator developed by VI-grade, the Centre is designed to enhance Goodyear’s collaboration with OEMs and support elite tyre performance through personalised product development. Utilising virtual tyre […]
Continental Tire the Americas (Continental) officially opened a new sustainably-designed facility in Fort Mill, S.C. March 21 with local and state officials, key building project representatives, and corporate social responsibility partners. The 90,000-square-foot building, which sits on 33 acres in northern Lancaster County, has a capacity for 350 employees and is designed and built for […]
Radar Tyres, part of the Omni group of companies, has launched the first Accessible Premium Winter and All Season tyreranges at the “Mission North” Dealer Event in Ivalo, Finland. The DIMAX WINTER and DIMAX ALLSEASON have been designed by Omni United in collaboration withrenowned design house GFG Style, led by legendary automotive designers Giorgetto and […]
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) plans to build on the gains achieved over the past year and reinforce its commitment to the local tyre manufacturing industry in 2024. Its multifaceted approach for 2024 encompasses key initiatives to combat illicit trade, foster local manufacturing, prepare for the future of the industry, address skills development, […]