Continental Tire recently introduced the MaxContact MC7 tire specifically designed for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). The tire was put to test in an endurance test while fitted on the Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition 1 of 25. It showcased its capabilities by offering maximum steering precision and control. The test was carried out at the […]
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Apr
Apr
Continental Tire Canada has introduced the UltimateContact lineup of tires for the Canadian market. The tires are available exclusively at Canadian Tire and are designed to offer superior performance and cutting-edge technology. They represent the latest technological advancements with focus on performance and safety. For starters, they feature the manufacturer’s Eco Plus technology that offers […]
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Apr
Apr
The Melksham Green Space group has lost its bid for the 28.5 acres of land it had bid for. The property belonging to Cooper Tires was placed on auction earlier this year by agents working on behalf of Goodyear Tires. The group had hoped to create a site for wildlife, a green space for locals, […]
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Mar
Mar
Kumho Tire plans to build its first tire factory in Europe to meet the demands of major car makers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz AG. The company will invest about $750.8 million (one trillion won) to complete the project by 2027. This will help solve some of the challenges, including the Red Sea shipping crisis. […]
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Mar
Mar
In collaboration with Hyosung Advanced Materials and SK Chemicals, Hankook Tire recently released an EV tire made using recycled PET fiber tire cords. The tire will go under the iON model name and is built to use 45% sustainable materials. Some of the materials used in its development include bio-based silica, circular PET-based tire cords, […]
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Mar
Mar
The Kumho ECSTA HS52 tire was recently put to test by German automotive magazines Auto Bild and ADAC. The tire received a “Good” rating from both with ADAC placing it in third place and Auto Bild in fourth place. This made the ECSTA the highest-performing tire from South Korea. ADAC considered performance on wet and […]
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Mar
Mar
The recently published J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study saw Michelin earn more than 100 awards, making it the first tire manufacturer to achieve such a feat. Drivers ranked the company top for providing the highest customer satisfaction in passenger, luxury, and performance sports vehicles. The results were based on consumer […]
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Mar
Mar
In 2023, all ten producers of EVs in the world went to Continental for tires. In 2022, that figure stood at 9 out of 10. Continental has made significant strides in the EV sector and is currently supplying the top 5 manufacturers of EVs in the Asia-Pacific region. The company also holds a strong position […]
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Mar
Mar
Sumitomo Rubber Industries is planning to release a new range of tires to its portfolio this year. The lineup will include options for off-road, motorsport, ultra-high performance, electric vehicles, and trucks. Some of the new Falken tires coming to the market include the Azenis RS820 built for high-powered vehicles. It will be available in 38 […]
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Mar
Mar
Falken Motorsports won the NLS5 and NLS6 in 2023 and came in third in the NLS Speed Trophy. For 2024, the team has announced that it will be coming back to the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). The vehicles of choice are the two legendary Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)s. According to the motorsport […]