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Pirelli debuts 4th-generation Diablo Supercorsa

Since launching in 2002, the Diablo name has represented Pirelli in the sports motorcycle tyre market, taking on the baton from luminaries such as the Mandrake, Phantom, Demon, Dragon and the wonderfully-named Gordon. Pirelli considers Diablo a tyre family that has “revolutionised global street tyre paradigms” over the years, creating a “proper brand” that has been “enriched year after year by technological innovations and the experience gained in the FIM World Superbike Championship,” where Pirelli has been sole tyre supplier since 2004.

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  1. Ducati makes Diablo Supercorsa SP OE on three performance bikes
  2. Ducati approves all-new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP for Panigale V4
  3. Pirelli supplies custom Diablo Supercorsa tyre to Ducati Superleggara
  4. Early 2023 launch for Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4
16th January 2023 by
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Michelin, unions sign “quality of working life” agreement

In order to offer a “comprehensive response to evolving employee expectations” about their working environment and conditions, Michelin has entered into a new four-year agreement with the four labour unions representing its workforce in France. The tyre maker and the CFDT, CFE-CGC, CGT and SUD unions signed the ‘People and their Working Environment’ agreement on 5 January 2023.

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  1. France: Michelin, unions agree on support programme for redundant employees
  2. France: Michelin, unions sign telework agreement
  3. Further step forward for Michelin’s plan to secure French factories’ future
  4. Michelin setting up Global Works Council with IndustriAll
16th January 2023 by

Austria: Goodyear renewed as Mercedes-Benz tyre partner

Mercedes-Benz has awarded Goodyear its ‘Preferred Partner of Tires’ status in Austria for a second consecutive time. The vehicle manufacturer performs a comprehensive evaluation of its partners every two years, and after granting Goodyear this distinction in 2021/22, it has confirmed its preferred status for 2023/24.

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  1. Goodyear Fuelmax truck tyres in Mercedes-Benz Efficiency Run 2015
  2. Erich Fric becomes Goodyear managing director consumer Europe Central
  3. Goodyear appoints Sindermann sales general manager DACH
  4. New TruckForce fleet a focus at CV Show 2013
16th January 2023 by

New Genan key account manager for Central Europe

Genan, supplier of high-performance rubber infill for artificial turf pitches and granulate for shock-absorbing surfacing, has expanded its sales team. As of 1 January 2023, Eduard Vogt is key account manager for the Central Europe region.

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  1. Nokian names new MD for 5 European markets
  2. Goodyear appoints Sindermann sales general manager DACH
  3. Overall positive result – European clubs test winter PCR tyres
  4. Reifen Straub distributing Linglong in DACH market
16th January 2023 by

JK Tyre returns as ICOTY presenting sponsor

Promoted by JK Tyre since its inception, the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) awards took place for the 18th time in New Delhi on 12 January. Dr Raghupati Singhania, chairman and managing director of JK Tyre & Industries Limited, was on hand to present accolades to this year’s winners, a list of worthies that includes the KIA Carens as ‘Indian Car of the Year 2023’ and the Royal Enfield Hunter as ‘Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2023’.

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  1. JK Tyre now 26% shareholder in Treel Mobility Solutions
  2. JK Tyre reduces pay for management in “unprecedented” times
  3. Former F1 driver Karthikeyan JK Tyre’s new brand ambassador
  4. Anaj Kathuria to lead JK Tyre’s India business
16th January 2023 by

Team De Rooy win another Dakar victory for Goodyear tyres

Goodyear tyres were the winning choice of 2023 Dakar Rally winner Team De Rooy, which took victory at the end of 16 challenging days of action across the Saudi Arabian desert. After almost 5,600 miles or 9000 kilometres of rock, sand and muddy terrain, with more than half of those as special stages, the Dutch team finished first, third and fourth with three of its Iveco trucks.

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  1. Goodyear a Dakar winner
  2. Dakar: Goodyear teaming up with Kamaz-Master again
  3. Goodyear-shod trucks dominating Dakar 2021
  4. 18th Dakar gold for Goodyear-shod truck team
16th January 2023 by

Yoshimatsu retiring as Bridgestone CFO

Bridgestone Corporation has announced the upcoming retirement of Masuo Yoshimatsu, the company’s chief financial officer. Yoshimatsu will retire on 31 January 2023, at which time he will also relinquish his position as a company senior vice president and executive officer.

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  1. Bridgestone appoints Yoshimatsu to expanded Global CFO function
  2. Bridgestone names Shuichi Ishibashi as new CEO
  3. Bridgestone names Ferrari Global CSO
  4. Paolo Ferrari joins Higashi as Bridgestone’s Joint Global COO
16th January 2023 by
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Goodyear provides tyre expertise to rFactor 2

Players of the rFactor 2 motorsport simulation will benefit from a partnership between Studio 397 and Goodyear. The tyre maker is helping the Studio 397 physics team understand the very deep and complex construction and reactions of racing tyres. The Netherlands-based video game developer says it has benefitted from “an exceptional collaboration and sharing of data and insight of late.”

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  1. König Wheels Boasts Video Game ‘Fitments’
  2. Goodyear launches Eagle F1 Series of UHP and Supercar tyres
  3. Goodyear’s European motorsport renaissance continues despite pandemic challenges
  4. Goodyear begins ‘new era’ as FIA World Endurance Championship partner
13th January 2023 by
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Finnish Pride: Nokian Heavy Tyres granted use of ‘Key Flag’ symbol

The Association for Finnish Work, a Helsinki-based organisation tasked with raising the profile of Finnish-made products and ensuring their success, has granted Nokian Heavy Tyres the right to use its Key Flag symbol on tyres, wheels and retreading materials. The Key Flag denotes that these products are produced in Finland and contain at least 50% domestic content.

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  1. Nokian moving to 24/7 production in Finland
  2. Nokian Heavy Tyres lifting production capacity by 50%
  3. Safety award for Nokian Heavy Tyres
  4. Land purchase secures future Nokian Tyres growth in Finland
13th January 2023 by
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Kumho adds Australian series to TCR supply portfolio

Kumho has replaced Michelin as control tyre supplier to TCR Australia, adding the race series down under to a touring car championship portfolio that already sees it providing tyres for TCR Europe, TCR South America, TCR Brazil, TCR Spain, TCR Eastern Europe and TCR Denmark. The tyre maker will also supply control tyres for the new in 2023 TCR World Tour.

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  1. Kumho extends Australian V8 Touring Car support, tyre supply
  2. Kumho to exclusively supply TCR Europe championship
  3. Yokohama selected as tyre partner for debut TCR UK touring car series
  4. Kumho Tire develops bespoke tyre for TCR competition
13th January 2023 by

Bridgestone tyres OE on Toyota bZ4X

The bZ4X is the first model in Toyota’s beyond Zero range of all-electric vehicles, and the crossover SUV is now being sold in global markets. The UK-spec car is available with 18- or 20-inch rims as standard, and Toyota has selected Bridgestone as original equipment supplier for both. The entry-level Toyota bZ4X Pure and mid-range bZ4X Motion are equipped with Bridgestone Alenza 001 tyres in 235/60 R18 103 H, while the top-of-the-range bZ4X Vision wears 235/50 R20 104 V XL.

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  1. Hankook OE on Audi Q4 e-tron & Q4 Sportback e-tron
  2. Electric Audi e-tron SUV to run on Bridgestone tyres as original equipment
  3. Bridgestone to supply Turanza Eco for Fiat 500 La Prima and VW ID.3
  4. Nexen Tires for Kia EV6
12th January 2023 by
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Williams heading Hankook Tire America – 4 promoted

Rob Williams is heading Hankook Tire’s business in North America as the new President of Hankook Tire America Corp. His colleague Jong Jin (JJ) Park has been promoted to the role of Vice-President of USA PC/LT Sales, while Intae (Ted) Choi has become Vice President of North American Marketing Strategy, and Byoungjoe (Joe) Park has been named Vice President of Corporate Management.

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  1. Hankook Tire names new North America president
  2. US launch for EV-focused Hankook iON
  3. Hankook Tire a Honda double award winner
  4. Hankook partnering in US intelligent tyre pilot
12th January 2023 by
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Toyo Tires: We were proud to partner with Ken Block

This year began with the sad news that Ken Block passed away after a snowmobile accident on 2 January. The world-renowned rally driver served as brand ambassador for Toyo Tire Group for the past seven years, and the tyre maker has published a memorial message paying tribute to Block and his accomplishments.

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  1. Toyo Tire & Rubber names new president, chairman
  2. Autosport 2017: Where the motorsport industry and tyre trade meet
  3. Toyo exhibits global racing pedigree with Ken Block, BJ Baldwin at Tokyo Auto Salon
  4. Giti enters the top 10 of leading tyre manufacturers
12th January 2023 by
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GRI optimistic about future following resilient 2022

Reflecting on the year that was 2022, GRI’s Dr Mahesha Ranasoma comments that the company “made significant strides in building its GreenLeadership credentials” during the year. The chief executive officer adds that the off-highway tyre specialist “weathered the storms and the impact of the global economic downturn” during 2022, continuing to “remain resilient throughout the year.”

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  1. GRI ‘privileged’ to continue pivotal role in food supply chain
  2. GRI plant expansion “progressing well” despite lockdown
  3. GRI adds new mixing facility in Sri Lanka
  4. Building on foundations of growth – GRI MD talks with T&A
12th January 2023 by
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$174 million investment: Nokian Tyres boosting USA production, warehousing

Nokian Tyres is investing approximately US$174 million to double tyre capacity at its factory in the USA and to expand warehousing capabilities at the Dayton, Tennessee site. This project will lead to the creation of 75 new jobs at the Dayton facility this year, and the expansion will also enable Nokian to add light truck tyres to the plant’s product mix in 2023.

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  1. Nokian breaks ground on new North America factory
  2. Nokian Tyres’ US plant on track for 2020 start
  3. Commercial production starts at Nokian Tyres’ USA plant
  4. Nokian Tyres producing 24/7 in the USA
12th January 2023 by

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