Kumho Tire plans to build its first tire factory in Europe to meet the demands of major car makers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz AG. The company will invest about $750.8 million (one trillion won) to complete the project by 2027. This will help solve some of the challenges, including the Red Sea shipping crisis. […]
Category Archives: Kumho Resources
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Mar
Mar
The Kumho ECSTA HS52 tire was recently put to test by German automotive magazines Auto Bild and ADAC. The tire received a “Good” rating from both with ADAC placing it in third place and Auto Bild in fourth place. This made the ECSTA the highest-performing tire from South Korea. ADAC considered performance on wet and […]
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Kumho Tire recently revamped its logo to showcase its commitment to innovation. The company has already started using it and you’re likely to come across it in product platforms and marketing materials. The new logo is a testament to Kumho Tire’s dedication to delivering high-quality and reliable tires. It’s also meant to portray its commitment […]
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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Kumho Tire announced in January this year its plans to set up a distribution and logistics warehouse in Franklin. The company officials recently met with Gov. John Bel Edwards and Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson about expansion to Louisiana. The 350,000-square-foot facility will process 5 million Kumho tires and provide employment opportunities for 100 people. […]
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Kumho Tire has made plans to launch distribution warehouses in two locations, namely Franklin, Lousiana and Dallas, Texas. The latter is a 400,000-square-foot facility that will begin operations in April this year. According to the manufacturer, it will have the capacity to hold 540,000 tires. The main benefit will be improved efficiency. Customers will get […]
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Feb
The Volkswagen ID.4 will come fitted with a new set of Crugen EV HP71 tires as original equipment. This medium electric SUV is ranked first in Europe for its better marketability and price competitiveness. Its tire specifications are 235/55 R19, 255/50 R19, 235/50 R20, and 255/45 R20. The Curgen EV HP71 is designed to meet […]
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Jan
Kumho Tire has set plans to construct a 350,000-square-feet warehouse in St. Mary Parish. The project will cost millions of dollars and will precede a distribution center in Franklin. The warehouse will be used as a distribution center for Kumho tires made of natural rubber. Currently, the company makes 17-inch passenger and light truck tires. […]
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Dec
Dec
The new Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV will boast a new set of Kumho Crugen HP71 EV tires in 4 fitments. The tires will be built at the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. The 4 sizes include: 255/45R20 235/50R20 255/50R19 235/55R19 The Kumho tire picked is a comfort product designed for SUVs. It enhances the driving stability […]
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Kumho Tire recently picked Nam Hwa (Ed) Cho as the new CEO for North America. Cho will also head sales and operations for the company’s South America and Canada divisions. He has worked at Kumho for more than 30 years and has led many teams, including managing the Australia and USA divisions. He was also […]