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THE TIRE COLOGNE 2024 ended with a very good result on Thursday, 6 June 2024. 430 exhibitors from 35 countries came together at the most important industry platform with around 14,400 participants from 109 countries. THE TIRE COLOGNE this year proved itself not only as an outstanding B2B platform that connects international tire and wheel […]
New report from Brand Finance reveals that nearly half of the fastest-growing tyre brands globally are Chinese For the seventh consecutive year, Michelin has secured its position as the world’s most valuable tyre brand, with a brand value of USD 7.9 billion, according to new data from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. […]
The premieres of the new SAILUN passenger car tyre generations and their EV versions and the tyres for trucks and vans were revealed at The Tire Cologne. The new SAILUN generation tyres are said to deliver lower rolling resistance, which significantly reduces energy or fuel consumption compared to competitors in the international tyre industry. In addition, […]
The Hyundai Motor Group relies on Continental’s original equipment expertise for its Tucson. The South Korean car manufacturer has given Continental three approvals for its SUV. The Tucson runs worldwide from the factory on either energy-saving EcoContact 6 or comfort-optimized PremiumContact 6 tyres. For the Asia-Pacific region, Hyundai has also approved the CrossContact LX Sport, which is designed […]
Yokohama Rubber revealed its business and financial results for the Q1 of fiscal 2024 (January to March). Sales revenue increased 23.5％ over the same period of the previous year, to 252.4 billion yen (approx. $1.6 billion); business profit increased 91.0％, to 24.9 billion yen (approx. $158 million); operating profit increased 102.6％, to 26.8 billion yen (approx. […]
Apollo Tires US recently opened its new office in Atlanta. The company said this new office stands as the operational heart of the North American activities. Apollo Vice Chairman & Managing Director Neeraj Kanwar led the inauguration of the company’s new office in Atlanta’s King & Queen building. “The opening of our new office in the […]
Apollo Tyres Ltd, has expanded Vredestein’s range for premium and luxury SUVs. Vredestein Pinza HT (highway terrain), a global product, has been introduced for the premium SUVs in India in 16 – 18 inch sizes, while the existing Vredestein Ultrac Vorti i has been expanded for luxury SUVs by introducing it in 21 and 22 […]
From 4 to 6 June, THE TIRE COLOGNE 2024 will once again present itself as the indispensable global meeting place for professionals in the tire and wheel industry. With its unique global focus on tires and wheels, the trade fair is the number one platform for innovative solutions, knowledge exchange and business opportunities. “With a […]
In a significant step to address crucial skill gaps within the automotive aftermarket repair and maintenance sector, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), together with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), have secured R23,5 million funding from merSETA for a number of critical technical and non-technical short skills programmes identified by members. This is the […]
Yokohama Rubber plans to expand motorsports tire production capacity at its Mishima Plant in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. Yokohama Rubber will invest about ¥3.8 billion (approx. $24.2 million) in a new line that will produce 18-in. and larger motorsports tires, expanding the plant’s capacity for motorsports tires by 35%. Construction will begin in the […]
MICHELIN Connected Fleet has once again demonstrated its support towards strengthening South Africa’s transport and logistics sector by sponsoring the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTA) Safety and Security summit. The theme of the summit was Navigating Safety and Security Risks in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain. The event brought together leading local and […]
Michelin North America has partnered with the Best Defense Foundation and Delta Air Lines to arrange for 60 World War II veterans to return to Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The veterans, accompanied by volunteers from Michelin, Delta and Best Defense, will take a chartered flight on June 2. They will participate in […]