Continental Tire recently announced that it has redesigned its global website which can be accessed via www.continental-tires.com. This was done alongside 60 other specific pages that cater to different countries. Some of the features that web visitors will get to enjoy include detailed product information, insights into technology and sustainability-related themes as well as the […]
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In a recent development, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels said that John Bodart has been appointed the president of the company. Bodart has worked in the tire industry for more than 30 years. He took roles in sales, quality assurance, technical, and the manufacturing of Cooper tires where his career started. He played an important […]
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Toyo Tires recently launched a new online learning platform for consumers dubbed Toyo Tires T3+ Games On The Go. The platform allows dealers, distributors, and associated staff members to play educational games that expand their knowledge about the tire maker. They even get to win prizes. According to Sonny McDonald, the senior national training manager, […]
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Moto2 and Moto3 are the lower classes in the MotoGP World Championship. Dunlop, whose contract is set to end this year, has been supplying the two with tires for more than 10 years. In a recent development, CheapTiresAsap has discovered that Pirelli is set to take over as the new supplier in 2024. The tire […]
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Continental Tire has introduced the UltraContact NXT tire, a passenger vehicle and small truck tire that is made of up to 65% sustainable materials. The tire will contain recycled, mass balance-certified, and renewable materials such as silicate obtained from rice husks, recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottles, bio-circular and/or circular feedstock, natural and synthetic rubber, and resins […]
Kumho Tire recently hosted more than 50 tire dealers in Rome Italy between 9th and 11th June. The attendees got to watch the 5th and 6th rounds of the KUMHO TCR World Tour at the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi. The company also showcased some of its flagship products at the “Kumho Night in Rome” event. […]
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Nexen Tire plans to increase sales to $2.7 billion by 2027 and put up a new factory in the United States by 2028. The goal is to increase production capacity and expand distribution capabilities. Electric vehicles will be one of the main focus points to improve business. The goal for the next five years is […]
FuelFest is an international festival that showcases the automotive industry’s unique offerings and fuses that with music, celebrities, and culture. For the fifth year in a row, the festival will be partnering with Yokohama Tire. The latter will sponsor the Yokohama Festival Stage. The event was started by the Fast and Furious star Tyrese Gibson […]
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In 2015, Pirelli’s CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera sold the company to Chinese-owned ChemChina. This was after 150 years of manufacturing Pirelli tires for different markets around the world. ChemChina is currently owned by state firm Sinochem which owns about 37% of Pirelli. In the agreement, Sinochem’s shareholders have the power to pick 9 board members […]
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TireHub has joined Mickey Thompson’s list of tire distributors. The company will supply the Baja Boss and Baja Legend lines to its customers. It is independently operated and has been that way since its commencement in 1963. This is despite being owned by Goodyear. Last year, TireHub expanded its portfolio to include the sale of […]