Michelin recently announced that it has become the first tire maker to receive the BEE accreditation in India. The new star labeling program is aimed at improving sustainability and introducing performance tire standards. The award by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) went to the Michelin X Multi Energy Z tire. The tire received a […]
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May
May
Kumho Tire is set to supply original equipment tires for the popular Kia EV6. The EV has been well-received in Europe and North America. It will ride on Kumho’s noise-reducing tires that are gaining prominence in the global EV market. The tire manufacturer began making EV tires early. It launched its first product in 2013 […]
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Yokohama Will Supply Tires To Team Mitsubishi Ralliart for the Asia Cross Country Rally
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Apr
Apr
Team Mitsubishi Ralliart will receive new sets of Geolandar M/T mud-terrain Yokohama tires in this year’s Asia Cross Country Rally. The rally will take place in August and Yokohama will supply tires for the team’s pickup trucks and SUVs. Mitsubishi Motors supplies technical support to the privately operated team. The main operator behind it is […]
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Apr
Apr
Yokohama has announced that it plans to gradually stop production at its Russian subsidiary – LLC Yokohama RPZ which manufactures tires for passenger cars. According to the Japanese tiremaker, the reason behind the closure is the current challenge experienced by many manufacturers in procuring raw materials. This is largely due to the ongoing war in […]
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Apr
Apr
Pirelli scored the highest in J.D. Power’s 2022 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. This was the second time in a span of three years. The tire manufacturer scored 813 in a study that takes a look at consumer satisfaction with original equipment tires. The Passenger Car Segment usually averages 793. It analyzes four areas: […]
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Apr
Apr
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will feature three different types of Hankook tires as original equipment. The tires are designed to perform in summer, winter, and all-season conditions. They will have an “MO” label on the wall that stands for “Mercedes Original.” Mercedes-Benz only uses tires with this seal of approval as original equipment. The tires must […]
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Apr
Apr
Kumho Tire announced on Monday its plans to introduce a new ultra-high-performance premium luxury tire. The Majesty X Solus boasts the best ride comfort and driving performance. It’s the company’s flagship product designed for high-performance premium cars such as imported and high-end sedans. Kumho incorporated a highly dispersed precision silica material to improve braking performance […]
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Apr
Apr
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ultra-high-performance tires will come as original equipment in the BMW electric i4 Gran Coupe. It’s available in sizes 18 to 19-inch widths. The company will provide an 18-inch all-position option and a 19-inch run-flat option. “The Ventus S1 evo 3 combines a reinforced sidewall with a high-strength bead core, […]
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Apr
Apr
California plans to become carbon neutral by 2045. One of its viable options is the development of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) that provide fast fueling and range similar to that of diesel trucks. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is looking into the technology and plans to provide a 2-million dollar grant to Symbio. Symbio […]
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Apr
Apr
The new ultra-high performance all-weather tire is built to deliver great traction in different weather conditions. The Toyo Celsius Sport tire fits high-performance luxury cars, SUVs, and CUVs. It comes with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol to show its capability in slush, ice, and snow. Toyo already has a lineup of Celsius products that include […]