Hankook plans to release a new tire lineup dubbed “iON” made specifically for electric vehicles. The tires will be launched this year. They are designed to reduce rolling resistance and perform well with heavy and high torque vehicles. The tire manufacturer will produce Hankook tires in sizes ranging from 18 to 22 inches. These will […]
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Hankook Tire is set to provide the Dynapro HP2 for the 2022 INFINITI QX60. The tire is available in size 255/50R20 and will be produced at the company’s plant in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Dynapro HP2 optimizes comfort and offers a quiet ride that’s perfect for a new luxury SUV. It’s an all-season tire with a […]
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Hankook Tire will remain the exclusive partner for the single-seater formula in the W Series. This marks the third year of cooperation between Hankook and the Series. All the cars will feature the Ventus Race tire and will compete in more than eight Formula One weekends this year. The tire manufacturer has been a partner […]
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Hankook Tire just opened a new testing facility at Applus+ Idiada in Spain. The center acts as a single shop and is an improvement to the several facilities that were spread out across the site. It will help the company meet its growing demand for the testing and development of Hankook tires. The workshop started […]
Consumers are continuously asking for tires that offer several performance characteristics no matter the weather conditions. As such, Hankook Tire has come up with a solution that can work for all types of weather – the Kinergy 4S2 X. “The purpose of the all-weather tire is to provide an all-in-one product that saves time and […]
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Hankook Tire recently promoted its executive members at its headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. The company named Curtis Brison the new president of Hankook Tire North America. He takes over from Sooil Lee who will remain CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology. Robert Williams was promoted to senior vice president of Truck, Bus and Radial (TBR) sales. […]
Hankook Tire recently displayed its “i-Flex” airless tire at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas. The South Korean manufacturer said that the new product does not need air. This is thanks to its biomimetic design. It has a multi-layer interlocking spoke that absorbs shock and supports the load-bearing structure. It measures 10 […]
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Hankook Tire & Technology Co. is the world’s sixth-largest tire manufacturer by sales. The company announced that it has resumed operations at two of its plants in South Korea after a strike that started over a wage deal. On Friday, a deal was reached that includes a 6% increase in basic monthly pay. US$4,200 (5 […]
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Hankook Tire Earns the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus Mark
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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 […]
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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, […]