In June, Apollo Tyres debuted its latest ultra-high-performance tyre in India, the Apollo Aspire 5. Billed as a product that “brings together adventure and comfort,” the range launched in sizes for 17- to 20-inch rims and W/Y speed ratings, and will soon be available in global markets, including Europe. Apollo Tyres comments that “this tyre has been developed and is being manufactured in India, for India and the world.”
The Apollo Tyres manufacturing facility in Hungary has been awarded the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC+) certification. The ISCC+ certification enables Apollo Tyres to rigorously monitor and verify sustainability throughout its processes and supply chain – from the responsible sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of finished products.
On 5 May 2025, Tom Berendsen, the Dutch leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the European Parliament, submitted three written questions suggesting that “Apollo Vredestein workers fall victim to inadequate State aid rules”. On 18 June, Teresa Ribera, the First Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition in the European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen officially answered.
Apollo Tyres Ltd has extended its strategic partnership with Manchester United Football Club. Since the inception of the partnership 12 years ago, Apollo Tyres reports that it has seen “a significant boost in brand equity, reinforced by the global visibility and emotional connection associated with Manchester United’s loyal fan base”.
Alongside the deal to extend its 1000 Miglia support, Apollo Tyres has confirmed that former Formula 1 star and three-time grand prix winner Giancarlo Fisichella will continue as Vredestein brand ambassador until at least August 2026. Fisichella started his ambassadorial role in 2024, and has contributed to the testing and development of high-performance Vredestein tyres, including the award-winning Ultrac Pro.
Apollo Tyres will support the 1000 Miglia classic car rally in Italy until at least 2027 when the event celebrates its centenary year. Promoting its flagship European tyre brand, Vredestein, Apollo will supply vintage tyres from its Vredestein Classic tyre range, one of the most diverse on the market, as well as receiving branding support at the 1000 Miglia and Coppa delle Alpi and the 1000 Miglia Experience Italy.
Thanks to what it describes as “strong demand”, Apollo Tyres introduced 54 new size options for its acclaimed Vredestein Ultrac Pro ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) summer tyre range in 2025. Engineered for hypercars, sports cars and high-performance saloons and SUVs, the tyre has gained recognition for its performance in this year’s tyre test season, becoming a “best buy”, according to leading Belgian consumer rights and product review organisation Testaankoop. Now available, the new size options are suitable for wheel rims from 18 to 22 inches. Existing Ultrac Pro options take the size range up to fitments as large as 24 inches.
Apollo Tyres has launched the fifth edition of its grassroots football programme, United We Play (UWP), in the presence of Manchester United players Harry Maguire, André Onana and Diogo Dalot. Supported by Manchester United, United We Play is a pan-India initiative by Apollo Tyres to support young footballers in India by giving them a platform to showcase their skills with the objective of motivating aspiring footballers to continue playing, by engaging with them, and introducing them to global training methods.
Apollo Tyres Ltd has received the prestigious Gold Rating from EcoVadis. The news places Apollo in the top 5 per cent of all companies globally, across industries.
EcoVadis evaluates companies on a comprehensive set of criteria, including environmental impact, labour practices, ethics and sustainable procurement. According to the tyremaker, the Gold rating reflects the significant progress Apollo Tyres has made across these dimensions, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Apollo Tyres Ltd has signed a distribution agreement with Vintage Tyres for the supply of Vredestein classic car tyres in the UK. Vintage Tyres, which is reportedly the UK’s leading supplier of period-correct tyres for classic vehicles, will supply Vredestein products to trade customers – including tyre retailers, fitters and restoration firms – while also continuing direct sales to retail customers.
During its 2024-25 financial year, which ended 31 March 2025, Apollo Tyres Ltd. achieved consolidated revenue of Rs 261.23 billion (£2.3 billion / €2.73 billion), a year-on-year increase of 2.9 per cent. However, operating and net profit declined during the year. Company Chairman Onkar Kanwar addressed this performance upon announcing these financial results.
Hot on the heels of Apollo Tyres research showing that up to 45 per cent of consumers buy tyres without knowing their label data, a new survey suggests garages are not engaging consumers with label data.
The Volkswagen Group has selected the Vredestein Wintrac Pro high-performance winter tyre as original equipment for its Tiguan SUV in Europe. Apollo Tyres Ltd will supply the Wintrac Pro in size 215/65 R17 99H for fitment on Tiguan models manufactured in Wolfsburg, Germany. To further support Volkswagen customers throughout the ownership cycle, Wintrac Pro tyres will be available on the replacement market.
A survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres Ltd has found that nearly half (45%) of motorists are buying replacement tyres without understanding the tyre label. The survey polled 1,000 motorists in the UK and identified that only 16 per cent were informed by their tyre retailer – in-store or online – about the relevance and importance of these ratings during their last purchase. That is the lowest level among the eight European countries surveyed, which had an average of 34 per cent.
As recently as October 2023 Apollo Tyres still spoke of its “long-term commitment to production in The Netherlands,” however this production will come to an end next year. In a statement made public today, the tyre maker confirms that the board of Apollo Tyres NL BV has advised its Enschede plant’s Works Council of its intention to discontinue tyre production and related activities at the facility by summer 2026. Management informed all Enschede staff at a town hall meeting.
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