A single Halfords Autocentre brand in the next 2 years
26th November 2024
Following the publication of the company's first half 2025 financial results, one solution to the problem of strangulated tyre demand is for Autocentres to do more service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
Trump set to impose extra 10% tariffs on all Chinese goods, 25% on Mexico imports
26th November 2024
Donald Trump appears to be making good on his promise to impose tariffs on products imported into the USA, having said he will impose tariffs of an extra 10 per cent on Chinese goods as well as tariffs of 25 per cent on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
Six-wheel Ford Ranger conversion rides on Continental
26th November 2024
Ulterio Motiv, a newly launched sister company of South African armouring firm, SVI Engineering, has launched its most affordable product to date a six-wheel conversion of the Ford Ranger.
Tyre industry supporting €44 billion contribution to EU GDP – report
26th November 2024
A report prepared for the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) shows the extent of the European tyre industry’s contribution to the regional economy last year.
Overall NLS Speed Trophy victory for Falken Motorsports
26th November 2024
Falken Motorsports has claimed victory in the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) Speed Trophy, with its #4 Porsche 911 GT3 R securing the top spot in the standings.
Progress for Pyrum Innovations despite another quarter in the red
25th November 2024
There’s no doubt that tyre makers are finding sustainable raw materials increasingly attractive, but the road to monetising such a product can be long and frustrating.
Sumitomo USA factory closure moves production capacity overseas – reports
25th November 2024
Following the news that Sumitomo Rubber USA is closing its Buffalo, New York state tyre factory, further details have emerged relating to the context of the closure.
Taiwan tyre manufacturer Cheng Shin Rubber has decided to increase the capital of its Indian subsidiary Maxxis Rubber India Private Limited through its funds.
While cars and their tyres becoming increasingly “intelligent”, the majority of car owners don’t know their vehicle could be collecting data about their driving schedules (72%) and live location (44%), amongst other things.
Maxion Wheels has integrated solar power into its light vehicle aluminium wheels facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, following the launch of its own 499 kW capacity photovoltaic system that can deliver an estimated annual generation of 960 MWh.
Kumho Tire announces 36% expansion for Vietnam plant
22nd November 2024
At a meeting with local government officials on 13 November, Kim Hyun Ho, General Director of Kumho Tire Vietnam, informed that the Kumho Tire subsidiary intends to invest US$300 million to increase the plant’s passenger car and light truck tyre production capacity by 4.
The Cordiant Group of Companies reports that the former Bridgestone tyre plant in Ulyanovsk, Russia – now rebranded as a Gislaved facility – has resumed operations.
Marangoni Group has come on board as the official Trophy Sponsor of the 2025 Recircle Awards, an accolade that acknowledges excellence in the global tyre retreading and recycling sectors.
Following an audit, Continental has given Pyrum Innovations unlimited delivery approval for recovered carbon black (rCB) supplied from its pyrolysis plant in Dillingen/Saar, Germany.
In response to investors’ questions, Linglong reports its Serbian plant was profitable in the third quarter of 2024 “with a high overall production and sales rate and gradually improving profitability”.
China continues anti-dumping duties on NBR products from Japan and South Korea
21st November 2024
On 8 November, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it would continue to impose anti-dumping duties on Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) originating in South Korea and Japan.
Sustainable tyre manufacturing took a step forward in 2021 when Pirelli introduced the first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified tyre, designed specifically for the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid.
Synthetic rubber producer Synthos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), manufacturer of the Falken tyre brand and Dunlop tyres for many markets outside Europe.
Some 180 days after signing a memorandum of understanding with Hahn & Company in May, on 31 October Hankook & Company Group (formerly Hankook Tire Group) entered into share purchase agreements for the acquisition of Hanon Systems Co.
Klarius continues grassroots motorsport support with student race teams
20th November 2024
Emissions control component supplier Klarius is a long-term supporter of motorsport, having designed and manufactured high-quality components to help racing teams achieve success.
‘Pivotal shift’ in road safety policy sees tyres recognised in RoSPA prevention strategy report
20th November 2024
TyreSafe has helped bring formal recognition to tyre safety within the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (PoSPA) national report for the first time in its century-long history.
AB Svenskt Konstsilke (SKS), the Swedish-based global leader in single-end cords for tyres, has announced the acquisition of the assets from Mehler EP’s 153,500-square-foot Martinsville plant in SC, USA.
Recykl to decide upon Germany, Lithuania acquisitions by year’s end
20th November 2024
Polish waste tyre recycler Recykl Group says it increased the scale of its operations in the nine months to 30 September 2024, and during the final month of this period concluded due diligence processes regarding potential acquisitions in Germany and Lithuania.
Xingda’s green product sales account for one-third
19th November 2024
At the industry conference organised by the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA), Xingda vice president Zhou Zhisong gave a presentation on “Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Steel Cord Enterprises in the Wave of Sustainable Development”, detailing Xingda’s research and development and application in the field of sustainable materials.
Hella Gutmann names top 10 most common remote diagnostic jobs
19th November 2024
New data from Hella Gutmann reveals that the most common workshop task performed using its macsRemote Services is the replacement of the steering assistance module.
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A single Halfords Autocentre brand in the next 2 years
26th November 2024Following the publication of the company's first half 2025 financial results, one solution to the problem of strangulated tyre demand is for Autocentres to do more service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
Continue ReadingHalfords Autocentres prop up group sales growth, amidst under pressure tyre demand
26th November 2024Halfords Group has reported first-half 2025 sales of £864.
Continue ReadingSinochem subsidiary Guilin Lanyu begins civil aircraft tyre production
26th November 2024Major tyre industry player Sinochem Holdings claims a superlative with Guilin Lanyu Aviation Tyre Development Co.
Continue ReadingTrump set to impose extra 10% tariffs on all Chinese goods, 25% on Mexico imports
26th November 2024Donald Trump appears to be making good on his promise to impose tariffs on products imported into the USA, having said he will impose tariffs of an extra 10 per cent on Chinese goods as well as tariffs of 25 per cent on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
Continue ReadingResearchers present method for waste tyre 6PPD decontamination
26th November 2024Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a promising method to remove toxic particles from end-of-life tyres.
Continue ReadingSix-wheel Ford Ranger conversion rides on Continental
26th November 2024Ulterio Motiv, a newly launched sister company of South African armouring firm, SVI Engineering, has launched its most affordable product to date a six-wheel conversion of the Ford Ranger.
Continue ReadingTyre industry supporting €44 billion contribution to EU GDP – report
26th November 2024A report prepared for the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) shows the extent of the European tyre industry’s contribution to the regional economy last year.
Continue ReadingOverall NLS Speed Trophy victory for Falken Motorsports
26th November 2024Falken Motorsports has claimed victory in the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) Speed Trophy, with its #4 Porsche 911 GT3 R securing the top spot in the standings.
Continue ReadingProgress for Pyrum Innovations despite another quarter in the red
25th November 2024There’s no doubt that tyre makers are finding sustainable raw materials increasingly attractive, but the road to monetising such a product can be long and frustrating.
Continue ReadingSumitomo USA factory closure moves production capacity overseas – reports
25th November 2024Following the news that Sumitomo Rubber USA is closing its Buffalo, New York state tyre factory, further details have emerged relating to the context of the closure.
Continue ReadingApollo Vredestein debuts new products, discusses market trends
25th November 2024Domenico Gatti has been Cluster Director for Apollo Vredestein’s South West Europe business since 2021.
Continue ReadingTriangle’s net profit fell sharply in the third quarter
25th November 2024Triangle’s third-quarter report shows its net profit from July to September fell sharply.
Continue ReadingCheng Shin increases capital for Indian factory
25th November 2024Taiwan tyre manufacturer Cheng Shin Rubber has decided to increase the capital of its Indian subsidiary Maxxis Rubber India Private Limited through its funds.
Continue ReadingDrivers don’t know cars are collecting their data
25th November 2024While cars and their tyres becoming increasingly “intelligent”, the majority of car owners don’t know their vehicle could be collecting data about their driving schedules (72%) and live location (44%), amongst other things.
Continue ReadingYokohama 507U tyres factory-equipped on Isuzu Erga EV bus
25th November 2024The Yokohama Rubber Co.
Continue ReadingAnne Forristall Luke named TRF President
25th November 2024The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) has appointed Anne Forristall Luke President of its Board of Directors.
Continue ReadingSolar farm aiding Maxion Wheels’ Chihuahua plant
25th November 2024Maxion Wheels has integrated solar power into its light vehicle aluminium wheels facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, following the launch of its own 499 kW capacity photovoltaic system that can deliver an estimated annual generation of 960 MWh.
Continue ReadingGrowth in 2025 – Goodyear Farm Tires expanding LSW range
25th November 2024Goodyear Farm Tires has shared “ambitious plans” to expand its product range in 2025.
Continue ReadingBridgestone expanding high rim tyre capacities in Japan
25th November 2024Bridgestone Corporation is investing to expand capacity at three of its passenger car tyre production facilities in Japan.
Continue ReadingDavanti Tyres becomes Mini Challenge Clubsport technical partner, commercial sponsor
22nd November 2024Davanti Tyres has signed a three-year technical and commercial partnership with the Mini Challenge Clubsport, commencing in January 2025.
Continue ReadingKumho Tire announces 36% expansion for Vietnam plant
22nd November 2024At a meeting with local government officials on 13 November, Kim Hyun Ho, General Director of Kumho Tire Vietnam, informed that the Kumho Tire subsidiary intends to invest US$300 million to increase the plant’s passenger car and light truck tyre production capacity by 4.
Continue ReadingEx-Bridgestone plant in Russia resumes operations
22nd November 2024The Cordiant Group of Companies reports that the former Bridgestone tyre plant in Ulyanovsk, Russia – now rebranded as a Gislaved facility – has resumed operations.
Continue ReadingMarangoni becomes Recircle Awards Trophy Sponsor
22nd November 2024Marangoni Group has come on board as the official Trophy Sponsor of the 2025 Recircle Awards, an accolade that acknowledges excellence in the global tyre retreading and recycling sectors.
Continue ReadingPyrum gains Continental rCB delivery approval
21st November 2024Following an audit, Continental has given Pyrum Innovations unlimited delivery approval for recovered carbon black (rCB) supplied from its pyrolysis plant in Dillingen/Saar, Germany.
Continue ReadingLinglong Serbia enters profit in Q3
21st November 2024In response to investors’ questions, Linglong reports its Serbian plant was profitable in the third quarter of 2024 “with a high overall production and sales rate and gradually improving profitability”.
Continue ReadingChina continues anti-dumping duties on NBR products from Japan and South Korea
21st November 2024On 8 November, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it would continue to impose anti-dumping duties on Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) originating in South Korea and Japan.
Continue ReadingFrom plantation to tyre – TEGH ready for EUDR
21st November 2024Sustainable tyre manufacturing took a step forward in 2021 when Pirelli introduced the first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified tyre, designed specifically for the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid.
Continue ReadingNew “Galaxy MFS 101 SDS” forklift tyre
21st November 2024Yokohama-ATG has released a non-Galaxy brand forklift truck tyre.
Continue ReadingHiQ’s ‘Project Pink’ surpasses £150,000 total fundraising
21st November 2024At the conclusion of HiQ Tyres & Autocare’s ‘Pink October’ campaign, HiQ reports that over £150,000 has been raised for the Breast Cancer Now charity.
Continue ReadingKumho hosts “Bloc Meeting” conference in Germany
21st November 2024From 18 to 20 November, Kumho hosted its annual European Bloc Meeting at the Kumho Tire European headquarters in Offenbach am Main, Germany.
Continue ReadingBig is beautiful – Vredestein shares slurry tanker tyre test results
21st November 2024Samson Agro and Apollo Tyres have completed an in-depth tyre test in Denmark to explore ways to enhance the efficiency of organic fertiliser handling.
Continue ReadingSumitomo Rubber Industries, Synthos sign rubber powder MoU
21st November 2024Synthetic rubber producer Synthos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), manufacturer of the Falken tyre brand and Dunlop tyres for many markets outside Europe.
Continue ReadingHankook & Company acquires Hanon Systems
21st November 2024Some 180 days after signing a memorandum of understanding with Hahn & Company in May, on 31 October Hankook & Company Group (formerly Hankook Tire Group) entered into share purchase agreements for the acquisition of Hanon Systems Co.
Continue ReadingLatest summer tyre – Nexen debuts N’blue S
21st November 2024The Nexen N’blue S has arrived, and Nexen Tire says its new summer tyre offers “advanced safety, energy efficiency, and superior driving stability.
Continue ReadingKlarius continues grassroots motorsport support with student race teams
20th November 2024Emissions control component supplier Klarius is a long-term supporter of motorsport, having designed and manufactured high-quality components to help racing teams achieve success.
Continue Reading‘Pivotal shift’ in road safety policy sees tyres recognised in RoSPA prevention strategy report
20th November 2024TyreSafe has helped bring formal recognition to tyre safety within the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (PoSPA) national report for the first time in its century-long history.
Continue ReadingSKS buys Mehler EP’s Martinsville plant assets
20th November 2024AB Svenskt Konstsilke (SKS), the Swedish-based global leader in single-end cords for tyres, has announced the acquisition of the assets from Mehler EP’s 153,500-square-foot Martinsville plant in SC, USA.
Continue ReadingSolings joins CTS
20th November 2024Just a few days after Circular Tire Services (CTS) raised 1.
Continue ReadingVredestein sponsors AS Monaco
20th November 2024Apollo Tyres Ltd has signed a one-season shirt-sleeve sponsorship deal with AS Monaco, to enhance the visibility of its Vredestein Tyres brand.
Continue ReadingSophie Foucque named CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet in three continents
20th November 2024Sophie Foucque has been appointed as CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet, Europe, Africa and Australia.
Continue ReadingRecykl to decide upon Germany, Lithuania acquisitions by year’s end
20th November 2024Polish waste tyre recycler Recykl Group says it increased the scale of its operations in the nine months to 30 September 2024, and during the final month of this period concluded due diligence processes regarding potential acquisitions in Germany and Lithuania.
Continue ReadingYokohama debuts Advan Winter V907 as Mercedes-AMG option
20th November 2024The first new winter tyre to join the Yokohama Advan range in 17 years will arrive in 2025.
Continue ReadingXingda’s green product sales account for one-third
19th November 2024At the industry conference organised by the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA), Xingda vice president Zhou Zhisong gave a presentation on “Opportunities and Challenges Faced by Steel Cord Enterprises in the Wave of Sustainable Development”, detailing Xingda’s research and development and application in the field of sustainable materials.
Continue ReadingEV and ADAS focus in Valeo Tech Academy
19th November 2024Valeo has unveiled its new training offering, Valeo Tech Academy.
Continue ReadingAeolus executive vice president retires
19th November 2024Aeolus executive vice president, Zhang Xiaoxin, has retired.
Continue ReadingGuangrao Jixing changes name to Heda Rubber, starts production
19th November 2024After acquiring Guangrao Jixing under Doublestar, Huasheng Rubber has changed the facility’s name to Heda Rubber.
Continue ReadingHella Gutmann names top 10 most common remote diagnostic jobs
19th November 2024New data from Hella Gutmann reveals that the most common workshop task performed using its macsRemote Services is the replacement of the steering assistance module.
Continue ReadingMichelin tyres on Xpeng electric vehicles
19th November 2024Distribution of Xpeng in the UK will be “in early 2025” with the introduction of the advanced G6 mid-size SUV.
Continue ReadingCTS Group raises 112 million euros to back growth
19th November 2024Circular Tire Services Europe Holding (CTS Group) has completed the inaugural issuance of senior secured bonds totalling 1.
Continue ReadingAeolus offering 37.00 R57 giant tyres
19th November 2024Aeolus Tyre has expanded its giant OTR portfolio to include a size 37.
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