Hankook Tire is the first tire manufacturer to earn the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus mark. The award was in recognition of the effort the company has made with its sustainable business initiatives. This can be seen throughout its value chain, including sourcing sustainable end products and renewable raw materials. The ISCC Plus […]
In April this year, about 54 percent of Americans expected to return to their previous driving habits before the end of summer. However, according to Hankook’s most recent survey, drivers are on the road less than they were about a year ago. This is despite the optimism they had during the pandemic. In September 2021, […]
Hankook Tire has reported an increase in demand for its Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP) premium tires. This particularly comes from manufacturers of sports vehicles. The new Porsche Panamera is the latest sports vehicle to feature one such tire – the Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z sports tire tread. It will be available in 19 […]
Hankook Tire recently launched its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) committee. This was in an aim to help strengthen its responsibility in practicing sustainable management. The committee was set up on July 30th within the company’s board of directors. Its goal is to oversee management policies, activities, and strategies. The total number of committees within […]
On Friday, Hankook Tire & Technology Co., announced that it has begun supplying tires for two high-performance BMW models this year. They include the BMW X3 M and X4 M. Hankook Tire has supplied the Ventus S1 evo Z high-performance tires for the first half of this year. These tires have been specially made for […]
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) recently released a roadmap that caters to the members of the Tire Industry Project. The initiative is aimed at accelerating the value-chain impact the industry has on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These were adopted in 2015 by all the United Nations Member States to address the […]
The incoming 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman models will be available with a cool set of ultra-high performance (UHP) Hankook tires. This is set to happen at the beginning of spring thanks to another partnership between Porsche and Hankook. The tire includes the Ventus S1 evo 3 that is tailor-made for Porsche. It’s available […]
Hankook Tire America Corp. announced on April 5 that it would launch its first line of Hankook trailer tires. The standard line is dubbed Vantra Trailer while the high-load variant is named Vantra Trailer TH31. The former is available in nine sizes while the latter will be released in three sizes. The Vantra Trailer boasts […]
Hankook Tire Gauge Index indicates that as Covid-19 cases decline and a nationwide vaccine campaign is gaining momentum, Americans are driving more. About 66% of Americans are now driving at least a few days a week against 31% in April 2020. However, the Gauge Index showed that most people aren’t caring for their cars. According […]
The MINI JCW GP is the most powerful car MINI has ever made. The vehicle churns about 306 horsepower through its front wheels. As such, it’s only fair for its manufacturer to go for a special set of wheels and tires. MINI and Hankook recently released a new set of winter tires for the JCW […]
