Tire Group International (TGI) has been officially designated as an authorized distributor for Falken Tire within the state of Florida, in a strategic expansion to increase its lineup of premium tires. The new partnership not only broadens TGI’s portfolio but also paves the way for the introduction of the Falken Fanatic Program — a retailer-focused […]
Author Archives: William Mutugi
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Jun
Jun
In a stunning display of talent and maturity, 15-year-old Hiroya Minowa became the youngest winner in Formula DRIFT history on May 31, taking the win at Round 3 of the 2025 PRO Championship at Orlando Speed World. Minowa piloted his Toyota GT86—fitted with the ultra-high-performance Champiro SX2 RS GT Radial tires—to victory in just his […]
Hankook Resources
Jacob Pacheco Clinches Victory at 2025 NorCal Stampede with Hankook Dynapro MT2 Tires
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Jun
Jun
Pro off-road driver Jacob Pacheco, behind car #4812, won a convincing first-place overall at the 2025 MetalCloak NorCal Stampede, opening the Ultra4 West Regional Championship season on a positive note. The event, held at Prairie City SVRA in Rancho Cordova, California, saw Pacheco dominate the competition in the 4800 “Legends” class by taking advantage of […]
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May
May
Kumho Tire Company Ltd, one of the largest tire manufacturers in South Korea, has halted production in its main factory in Gwangju after a massive fire engulfed a huge portion of its operations. The fire gutted almost 60% of production lines at one of the two main plants in the complex, and it has raised […]
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May
May
A decade after shaking up the tire industry with the first summer tire to receive winter certification, Michelin introduced two new additions to its revolutionary family: the MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 and the MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 Sport, the latter tailored specifically to sports cars with high-performance features. These new products continue the French tire manufacturer’s tradition […]
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May
May
Continental AG has received the prestigious platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, marking it as one of the world’s top one percent companies in its sector. The recognition follows a rigorous evaluation, where the automotive and tire manufacturing giant scored an impressive 84 out of 100 points — a significant improvement from last year’s score of […]
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May
May
To improve performance in regional fleets, Yokohama Tire has introduced the 116R, an all-new all-position steer tire that is designed to provide consistent performance during severe driving conditions. Yokohama has announced official availability of the 116R in the US market. Made at Yokohama’s Mississippi manufacturing facility, the 116R is presently manufactured in three sizes: 11R22.5, […]
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May
May
Mercedes-AMG has given General Tire’s Grabber AT3 its seal of approval as an accepted fitment for its off-road behemoth, the G63 SUV. The decision broadens tire options for the high-performance luxury SUV, offering drivers a more off-road-capable alternative to the Grabber HTS60, which comes factory-installed. The latest off-road tire is now available in a 20-inch […]
Continental Resources
Continental Posts Strongest Q1 Earnings Since 2021 Amid Restructuring and Cost Cuts
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May
May
Continental AG posted its highest first-quarter profit in four years as strategic cost-cutting and a rebound in global tire sales offset a fall in car production in its key European and North American markets. In a statement on May 6, the German automotive parts supplier reported its adjusted operating profit had risen to €586 million […]
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May
May
As the World Rally Championship starts a demanding run of gravel rallies, Hankook has revealed that it will debut an upgraded tire at Rally Portugal, specifically designed for the brutal Rally1 class. The upgrade is a reflection of the tire manufacturer’s ongoing emphasis on durability as it prepares to take over from Pirelli as the […]