Yokohama has just announced a new tire designed for fleet operators who would like to keep going in snowy and icy conditions. The 907W replaces the SY767 and comes with a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMS) badge for its remarkable snow performance. It offers a longer tread life than its predecessor thanks to its deeper tread […]
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King of the Hammers is one of the world’s toughest off-road races thanks to its grueling and challenging terrain. Nitto Tire has invested in the competition and its participants for more than a decade. In a recent announcement, the tire manufacturer announced that it will be the Presenting Partner for KOH in 2024. The competition […]
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There has been a sibling rivalry in the ownership of Hankook & Company as MBK Partners, the advising private equity firm, continues to push for the acquisition of a controlling stake in the former. The rivalry is between the sitting chairman and his siblings. The latter have partnered up with MBK to take over control […]
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Continental Tire recently partnered up with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to donate 500 high-quality car child seats that will be given to parents of newborns at Latifa Hospital in Dubai. This is in line with the tire manufacturer’s ‘My Child’s National Day Initiative’ […]
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Continental Tire retreads over a million truck and bus tires every year. This helps to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50% as indicated through research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT). Retreaded tires can have up to 85% renewable and recycled materials that offer the same safety, grip, and […]
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Continental Tire has been pumping more investment in North America to increase its market share. In a new development, the tire manufacturer recently appointed Shane Messner as the Head of Bicycle the Americas. Messner has worked for more than 15 years in the tire industry as a sales and marketing representative. He has held several […]
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Cooper Tires is selling its Melksham plant after operating for decades. The sale is scheduled to begin in January and the property will be put on auction until the end of February 2024. Just recently, a new community group called the Melksham Green Space was formed to help preserve some of the land being sold […]
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In October 2022, Cooper Tire announced that it would put its Melksham plant up for sale towards the end of 2023. The property measures about the same size as 42 football fields. It has now been put on sale and bidding is expected to begin in January. As announced, about 350 employees are set to […]
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Michelin recently announced its partnership with Lilium, the first developer of an all-electric take-off and landing jet. The tire manufacturer will supply custom tires for the company’s jets. The collaboration began a year ago when the two started working on designing and building Michelin tires that could meet Lilium’s needs. They recently signed an agreement […]
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BYD is the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles. It also provides different technological innovations for a better life. In a recent development, the company announced that it will be fitting its Seal compact EV with the Continental EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment. The Continental tires measure 19 inches and are designed to […]