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Infrastructure projects, Right to Repair and tariffs guide 2026 risks and opportunities for the industry. During the 71st OTR Tire Conference in Orlando, Florida, Roy Littlefield IV, TIA’s vice president of government affairs, laid out the legislative characteristics facing the off-the-road tire industry in 2026. With the 119th Congress in its final year, and in an […]
Nokian Tyres’ production building at the factory in Romania has earned LEED v4 Gold certification for sustainable building from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first LEED Gold certified tire factory in the world. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely recognized sustainable building rating system in the world. […]
For motor racing enthusiasts, the beginning of a new year is synonymous with the world’s most prestigious racing event – the Dakar Rally. This year, the race took place in Saudi Arabia, with competitors facing challenging terrains, both on sand and on rock, citing a disturbing rise in tyre punctures and failures. We share some […]
Car and van fast-fit business ATS Euromaster is pushing ahead with plans for a structured wind-down of the company with the risk of 700 redundancies The move follows the closure of 86 of its most unprofitable centres in 2025 which failed to halt “significant financial” losses. It said the fast fit market is experiencing over-capacity, rising costs […]
The roar returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 28–30 August 2026 as the 9th edition of the Festival of Motoring (FoM), powered by WesBank, prepares to set the definitive benchmark for the South African automotive experience. This year’s event anchors itself in a powerful new theme: “Driven by Purpose, Defined by Legacy.” In […]
Mining Without Compromise: Why ESG in Africa Must Be Built into Operations, Not Added On At Mining Indaba 2026, the conversation shifted from ambition to accountability. The question was direct: can mining scale up production in Africa while movingtowards zero waste and lower emissions? For Michelin, the answer lies in practical decisions made every day […]
The Dunlop and Luftgekühlt sponsorship connects the brand with enthusiasts and professionals. Dunlop will serve as the official tire sponsor of Luftgekühlt and Air|Water under a multi-year agreement. Established in 2014, Luftgekühlt hosts large-scale gatherings celebrating air-cooled Porsche vehicles. The events also highlight notable community figures, enthusiasts and creators. The Dunlop and Luftgekühlt sponsorship connects the brand with […]
Margin expansion and cost savings defined Goodyear’s Q4 2025 earnings, while full-year results reflected restructuring and tariff headwinds. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company closed out 2025 with its strongest quarterly segment operating income and margin in more than seven years, even as replacement demand and commercial volumes remained under pressure. In its Goodyear Q4 2025 […]
Toyo Tires posted sales gains in fiscal 2025 and strengthened its balance sheet, despite a drop in net income. Toyo Tires 2025 earnings showed higher net sales and operating profit, alongside improved balance sheet strength, even as profit attributable to owners declined year over year. For the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025, Toyo Tire Corporation reported net […]
Volume pressure weighed on Michelin in 2025, but pricing discipline and cash generation strengthened the balance sheet. Michelin 2025 earnings reflect lower Original Equipment volumes, resilient pricing, and continued free cash flow generation as the company reduced net debt entering 2026. Michelin 2025 Earnings Summary For the year ended Dec. 31, 2025: Tire sales volumes declined […]
A jury of executives, researchers, and decision-makers from Brazil’s agricultural institutions selected the winners. Trelleborg Tires received the “Best Agriculture Tire” award during a ceremony held in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The trophy was accepted by Fábio Metidieri, agri sales director at Yokohama TWS Brazil. Best Agriculture Tire Award Highlights Technology Focus Trelleborg Tires said it continues […]
Continental will fit the new Audi A6 with its summer tyres as standard. The Ingolstadt-based car manufacturer has approved two options for its premium mid-size model: the high-performance SportContact 7 and the efficiency-focused EcoContact 6 Q. The SportContact 7 is a high-performance tyre designed for particularly sporty, precise handling. Its rubber compound and tread pattern are optimised […]