Yokohama recently marked the start of the construction of a new tire plant in Mexico. The plant will produce new passenger car tires with a capacity of up to 5 million units per year. At the ceremony, several community representatives and local government officials were present, including the Governor of Coahuila and the Mayor of […]
Author Archives: William Mutugi
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The Red Dot Design is one of the top 3 design awards widely recognized alongside the German iF Design Awards and the American IDEA Design Awards. It is hosted by the Design Zentrum Nordhein Westfalen of Germany. In the recently concluded event, NEXEN Tire was awarded the main prize for its N’FERA SPORT S tire. […]
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On Monday this week, the giant Uniroyal tire located along Interstate 94 turned 60 years old. The tire has been welcoming folks into Detroit for years now. It was initially built as a Ferris wheel back in 1964 for the New York World’s Fair. It was moved to Michigan in 1965 and has been sitting […]
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Pirelli will showcase its new products and latest technologies for high-performance motorcycles and vehicles at the upcoming TIRE COLOGNE 2024. The team will set up a 400-square-meter stand on which it will display its performance and innovative strength. The tire manufacturer will also put on display the progress it has made in achieving sustainability. This […]
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Continental Tire recently launched a new digital tire management app, ContiConnect Lite, that allows professionals to manage tires while accessing selected features for free. The app works with tires that have a Gen2 sensor. All off-the-road (OTR) radial tires delivered since the start of the year have a Bluetooth-enabled sensor that connects to the app. […]
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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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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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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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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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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, […]