Yokohama to Exhibit at Auto Shanghai

Yokohama Rubber will participate in the 11th “Auto Shanghai 2005”, which runs from 22-28 April in Shanghai, China.

In an effort to enhance its image as a supplier of high performance tyres, the company will show AVS dB and ASPEC A380 high-performance passenger-car tyres manufactured by Hangzhou Yokohama Tire; Yokohama’s manufacturing and marketing subsidiary in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. It will also exhibit GEOLANDAR H/T-S on-road-use SUV tyres to be manufactured and marketed by the subsidiary this year.

It also intends to introduce “Advan” its new global flagship brand tyres for the first time in China. “Advan Sport” super-sports tyres and “Advan ST” tyres for next-generation SUVs, will both be on display.

Held alternately in Beijing and Shanghai, “Auto Shanghai” is one of the largest-scale motor shows in Asia. Last year, 730 automotive-related companies participated in the show that attracted approximately 450,000 visitors.