Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has confirmed that its BluEarth AE-01 tires will be included as original equipment on Honda’s upcoming N-ONE e, a compact electric vehicle set to launch in Japan this September. The N-ONE e will come with 155/65R14 75S size tires, designed to support the mini-EV’s efficiency and comfort. Eco-Friendly Design and Performance […]
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Misano, Italy. Pirelli has made its first big move toward becoming MotoGP’s only tire supplier in 2027. The company finished a closed-track test at Misano, which included a sprint race simulation and initial evaluations of tire compounds. This change marks the end of Michelin’s involvement, which started in 2016. It comes as MotoGP gears up […]
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Nexen Tire has confirmed that it will supply its N’Blue S summer tire as original equipment for Kia’s latest electric vehicle, the Kia PV5. The tire, sized 215/65R16 102H, is designed to improve efficiency and performance for electric commercial vehicles. This announcement highlights Nexen’s increasing role in supporting car manufacturers with tire technologies suited for […]
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Tesla has launched a new series of winter tire and wheel packages for the Model S, Model X, and Model Y. This initiative aims to improve driver safety and performance in cold weather. The announcement came through Tesla North America’s official X account, where the company posted a video illustrating how winter tires significantly reduce […]
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Continental Launches Sustainable Conti Urban HA 5 NXT Bus Tire at Busworld Europe
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Continental has introduced its latest city bus tire, the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, at Busworld Europe in Brussels. This tire contains up to 60 percent renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials, highlighting Continental’s commitment to sustainable urban transportation. The new tire cuts rolling resistance by 25 percent compared to the previous model, allowing […]
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Team Falken driver Justin Hall delivered a strong performance at the Best in the Desert’s Vegas to Reno race, the longest off-road event in the United States. Behind the wheel of his Justin Hall Motorsports 4800 Class vehicle, Hall completed the challenging 500-mile course in 11:59:03.226, maintaining a one-hour lead over his closest competitor. The […]
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Nexen Tire will supply its high-efficiency summer tire, the N’Blue S (215/65R16 102H), as original equipment for Kia’s new vehicle, the PV5. This decision shows Nexen’s commitment to improving tire technology for electric commercial mobility. The Kia PV5 is built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). It is designed for flexibility and can serve as […]
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Continental CrossContact RX Approved as OE Tire for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV
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Sep
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Continental has received original equipment approval from General Motors (GM) for its CrossContact RX tire. This tire will equip the new Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV. Both electric SUVs will use the all-weather touring tire in 20- and 21-inch sizes. Designed for modern EVs, the CrossContact RX provides a quiet, comfortable ride with excellent […]
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Sep
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Continental Tire has unveiled aContact, a new tire line engineered for autonomous vehicles, such as robotaxis, shuttles, and last-mile delivery fleets. The first sets are slated to hit U.S. roads in Las Vegas and San Francisco. Meletis Xigakis, who leads R&D for Continental’s original-equipment business, says autonomous driving is moving into everyday life and tires […]
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Kumho Tire U.S.A. has introduced its new Road Venture RT, a rugged-terrain tire that tries to bridge the gap between all-terrain and mud-terrain tires. The tire will be available starting in September in 27 sizes for 17- to 22-inch rims. The company promoted the Road Venture RT as a hybrid tire that delivers aggressive on-road […]