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After careful consideration, Linglong ‘refutes’ allegations as ‘fake news’

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Following several reports in the German press relating to earlier allegations of worker mistreatment during the construction of Linglong’s Zrenjanin, Serbia tyre factory, which has led to truckmaker MAN’s suspension of tyre deliveries from Linglong, Linglong International Europe d.o.o. representatives have responded with an official statement rebutting the allegations. The statement begins by highlighting that Linglong Europe is paying “great attention to all the allegations reflected in the press” before characterizing them as “old news” and even “fake news”: “we would like to emphasize that all allegations are old news and all the facts are twisted and crafted to make fake news to damage our reputation.”

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  1. MAN ends OE tyre supply cooperation with Linglong; VW reviewing facts
  2. We take allegations very seriously – MAN on Linglong OE supply stop
  3. Linglong Tire passes MAN supplier audit
  4. Linglong’s Serbia tyre factory certified by well-known OEMs
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OESAA closes after 11 years

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The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) will cease operations at the end of 2024. OESAA created waves when it launched in 2013, highlighting disparities in parts quality in the aftermarket. Over time, the organisation evolved to support independent workshop owners and technicians – both in the garage and in the training arena. More recently, it has worked to inspire the next generation of automotive experts.

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Oak Tyres and Linglong celebrate first anniversary of partnership

Oak Tyres, part of Oak Group Holdings, and Linglong Tires have celebrated the first year of their strategic partnership. Since the partnership began, Oak Tyres has exclusively distributed Linglong’s comprehensive range of summer, winter and all-season PCR tyres across the UK and Ireland. To commemorate this milestone, president of Linglong Tires, Wang Feng, attended OGH’s […]

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  1. Oak Group buys Ostles Scotland Ltd
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  4. Oak Tyres becomes Linglong Tire UK and Ireland distributor
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MAN ends OE tyre supply cooperation with Linglong; VW reviewing facts

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Around a year and a half ago, Germany’s Deutschlandfunk radio reported on the alleged disregard for environmental social rights by Chinese tyre manufacturer Shandong Linglong in connection with the construction of its new production plant in Serbia, which was commissioned in mid-2022 and opened in early 2023. A few weeks ago, the Tagesspiegel made similar accusations against the company, and now Managermagazin has turned its attention to this topic and the accusations made against the supplier in connection with the construction of its new plant, which range from human rights violations to human trafficking.

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  1. Linglong’s Serbia tyre factory certified by well-known OEMs
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Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tyres OE on new Kawasaki Ninja

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Bridgestone Corporation will supply Battlax Hypersport S23 tyres as original equipment for the new Ninja 1100SX made by Kawasaki Motors, Ltd.

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Six-wheel Ford Ranger conversion rides on Continental

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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. Founded in 2022, Ulterio Motiv focuses on delivering “exceptional and thrilling products tailored specifically for buyers with distinctive requirements.”

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Yokohama 507U tyres factory-equipped on Isuzu Erga EV bus

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The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has begun supplying its 507U rib-lug tyres for low-floor buses to Isuzu Motors Limited for use as standard equipment on firm’s Erga EV, a battery-electric flat-floor route bus, which was launched in May 2024. The 507U bears Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary “E+” mark to indicate that it has special qualities suitable for electrified vehicles. The ERGA EV is being equipped with 275/70R22.5 148/145J size tyres.

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Michelin tyres on Xpeng electric vehicles

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Distribution of Xpeng in the UK will be “in early 2025” with the introduction of the advanced G6 mid-size SUV. But what tyres will the cars be fitted with? Suggestions that the carmaker with factories in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province would choose Chinese tyre brands are undermined by the fact that the G6 is pictured wearing Michelin rubber in promotion shots located in London, Paris and Amsterdam.

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Kumho tyres OE on VW Passat

Kumho Tire is supplying original equipment tyres for the VW Passat and Škoda Superb. The South Korean-based tyremaker will be supplying its ECSTA HS52 model in size 215/60 R16.

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European replacement tyres drive Nexen’s Q3 sales of KRW 708.5 billion

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Nexen Tire has reported third-quarter 2024 sales of KRW 708.5 billion (£396.595 million; 474.829 million euros; US$514.418 million), up 2.3 per cent on last year. And KRW 52.3 billion in operating profit. Revenue growth in the third quarter was reportedly driven by higher sales in the European market, which grew by 11.9 per cent year-on-year. More specifically, Nexen reported strong winter tyre sales in Europe during the peak seasons of 2Q24 and 3Q24. Despite a slowdown in European original equipment (OE) market, tyre supply there is said to have remained stable “thanks to the company’s expanded supply to premium brands and increased brand recognition through marketing efforts such as the Manchester City partnership.”

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Michelin sales drop, guidance down, results supported by replacement car tyre demand

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin has reported that group sales fell to 20.171 billion euros in the first nine months of 2024, down 4.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Within that group figure, Michelin’s Specialty tyre business was hit hardest, with sales down 9.1 per cent in the period to 4.882 billion euros (2023: 5.368 billion euros). At the other end of the spectrum, the Automotive segment – car tyre sales – was least affected by the overall decrease in turnover, with nine-month sales down 2.4 per cent to 10.356 billion euros (2023: 10.611 billion euros).

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Michelin tyres selected for new Ferrari F80

Michelin will exclusively supply tyres for the Ferrari’s new F80 supercar. Michelin reports that it used technological advances including those from the world of motorsport, to meet the “extraordinary performance requirements” the Ferrari F80. What is even more impressive is that Michelin developed the tyre in just 15 months using its digital development technology to speed up the production process.

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Conti OE on new Lynk & Co 02

On 11 October Lynk & Co unveiled its first electric vehicle for the European market, the Lynk & Co 02. The debut marks the first global launch of a new model for Lynk & Co. And what’s more the new car came out on Continental tyres.

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Jiangsu General considers third overseas factory

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In the first half of 2024, Jiangsu General’s revenue reached 3.07 billion yuan (about £333 million; €400 million), a year-on-year increase of 36.91 per cent. During the same period, the tyre company’s net profit was 290 million yuan (about £31 million; about €38 million), an increase of 393.32 per cent over the same period in 2023.

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Yokohama OE on new Honda N-Box Joy

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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying its BluEarth AE-01 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the new Honda N-Box Joy, a crossover version of Honda’s N-Box mini vehicle. Set to be launched in Japan in September 2024, the N-Box Joy is being fitted with 155/65R14 75S tyres.

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