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ATMA urges restrictions on waste tire imports to India The Indian Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) has called for restrictions on the imports of waste tires into India, citing concerns that the country is becoming…
Tyre makers set to hike prices again as raw material, fuel costs increase ZC Rubber has started construction on its third overseas manufacturing facility, in Saltillo, Mexico, to address the growing demands of North American…
Continental launches ExtremeContact XC7 with safety and noise reduction features Continental has introduced a new flagship tire line, the ExtremeContact XC7. This product line is the first to feature both ContiSeal and ContiSilent technologies across…
EPA grants US$3.8m to STREF for developing EPDs in tire recycling The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly US$160m in grants to 38 recipients across the USA to reduce climate pollution from the…
UHP all-season tire for sports cars introduced by Toyo Tires Toyo Tire USA has recently launched the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S+, an ultra-high-performance all-season tire designed for sports cars, CUVs and SUVs. This new tire…
Bridgestone invests ¥25bn in Japanese OTR tire plant Bridgestone Corporation has invested ¥25bn (US$170m) to upgrade its Kitakyushu Plant in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, focusing on the production of off-the-road (OTR) tires for mining and construction…
Continental increases use of recycled materials in tire production Continental has entered a long-term purchase agreement with Pyrum Innovations to acquire high-quality recovered carbon black (rCB) from end-of-life tires. This agreement intends to integrate rCB…
Bridgestone and JAL expand predictive technology for jet aircraft tire replacements Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bridgestone Corporation have expanded the use of tire wear prediction technology to schedule tire replacements for large jet aircraft, including…
Nova Motorsport in advanced stages of tire factory project in Portugal Nova Motorsport has issued an update on the €20m (US$21.7m) transformation of the Camac tire factory in Portugal, recently acquired by the brand, to…
Paolo Pompei appointed president and CEO of Nokian Tyres Paolo Pompei has been appointed president and CEO of Nokian Tyres. He will assume the position on January 1, 2025, with Jukka Moisio continuing as president…
Continental develops low-carbon rubber compound for air springs Continental has introduced a new rubber compound for commercial vehicle air springs, designed to reduce the carbon footprint while improving performance in extreme climates. The Tough RuNR…
Pirelli equips Pagani Utopia with new Cyber Tyre Pirelli’s new Cyber Tyre uses bluetooth-connected sensors to provide real-time data to the vehicle, including detailed information about the tires themselves. Introduced on the Pagani Utopia, these…
Continental to equip Brabus 930 and Rocket 1000 Brabus will exclusively equip two new supercars with SportContact 7 tires from Continental. The SportContact 7 will be fitted from the factory on the Brabus 930, as…
New Linglong LXL Traction for loaders and dozers Linglong Specialty Tires’ new LXL Traction for loaders and dozers has been designed to offer high levels of all-terrain grip, thanks to an optimized pattern, while a…
GPSNR implements digital platform to simplify reporting Singapore-based software developer Agridence has developed a digital platform specifically for the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) reporting requirements (RR) with the aim of simplifying the…
Tyre makers set to hike prices again as raw material, fuel costs increase Yokohama has developed a proprietary tire design support system that uses explainable AI (XAI). This new system provides information that is useful…
Nexen Tire and Ansible Motion working together to enhance tire R&D In a bid to utilize cutting-edge techniques in its tire R&D, Nexen Tire has introduced its High Dynamic Driving Simulator – VR-based equipment –…
Yokohama to acquire Goodyear’s OTR business An agreement has been reached for Yokohama to purchase Goodyear’s OTR tire business. The OTR segment provides specialized tires for the mining and construction industries among others. The agreed…
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