Brabus has added Hankook tires to its list of performance products that will be used on its vehicles. The German tuner said that the UHP Ventus S1 Evo 3 and UHP Ventus S1 Evo Z tires stood out for their high grip, improved safety on wet and dry roads, and high strength. The company intends […]
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Nexen Tire recently got awarded the Good Design Award 2023 in the mobility category. The company said this was courtesy of its Roadian HTX 2 highway terrain tire. This is a highway terrain tire made for SUV/LT. It boasts improved mileage performance, better snow traction, enhanced handling performance, and tread grip. The company said that […]
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Yokohama’s 1-million-square-foot Mississippi plant just celebrated its 10th anniversary. The factory produces about 70,000 Yokohama tires monthly with a workforce of 889 employees. The staff are spread out across four shifts that work round the clock. In total, the plant produces 43 different SKUs and 5 different tire sizes. It started operations in October 2015 […]
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Continental’s plant in Timisoara, Romania was founded in 1988. The plant makes up to 16.5 million tires annually and is among Europe’s largest. It has created more than 2,700 permanent jobs since inception and has seen more than 600 million Euros in investment. On October 12, 2023, the factory celebrated 25 years since its foundation. […]
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Falken Tires recently released the first all-weather touring tire under its portfolio. The new Aklimate tire provides great traction on snow and ice while allowing drivers to maintain its use all season. The Aklimate still performs remarkably well in dry conditions. It features the company’s Advanced 4D Nano Design that provides the right balance between […]
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Continental Tires recently appointed Edwin Goudswaard as Head of Research and Development. Goudswaard takes over from Dr. Boris Mergell who is now in charge of the user experience business area at Continental Automotive. Both appointees took to their office effective September 1, 2023. Goudswaard has worked at Continental since 2006. He studied mechanical engineering and […]
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Pirelli has introduced a new logo that will go on all tires made with at least 50% recycled and bio-based materials. The mark includes a circle with two arrows in it and debuted recently with the P ZERO E Pirelli tire. The P Zero E comprises 55% sustainable materials throughout its range. The company said […]
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The 2023 Great Philippine Overland Loop is scheduled to commence on Sept 24 and will run until Oct. 13, 2023. Nitto Tires Philippines recently announced its partnership and support for the event through its official supplier YHI Philippines Incorporated. The tire manufacturer will be the official tire partner. The Great Philippine Overland Loop will have […]
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The new Cobra Instinct from Cooper Tire is a dedicated performance product designed for sports cars, muscle cars, and performance CUVs and SUVs. It utilizes an asymmetric tread pattern that improves grip and traction when driving on wet and snowy roads. Cooper incorporated soybean oil to replace petroleum-based materials for its tread compound. This keeps […]
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Hankook Tire recently launched a new system that helps improve the customer satisfaction and efficiency of its iON EV tires. According to the company, this new system will enhance research and development. Previous tests have shown that iON products have helped increase tire durability by up to 15%. They have also improved driving stability by […]