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Netherlands-based Magna Tyres recently celebrated its 20th anniversary by marking two decades of growth and international expansion in the off-the-road (OTR) and industrial tyre sector. Magna currently delivers tyre solutions to customers in more than 130 countries, supported by a global network of offices, partners and distributors.

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Omni United has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Mika Lahtinen as Associate Vice President for Raw Materials and Compounding. This further strengthens the company’s technical capabilities and innovation roadmap for its flagship brand, Radar Tyres.

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Continental has reached an important milestone in its global sustainability strategy, with coal and heavy fuel oil having been fully phased out across all tyre production sites.

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From 14 to 16 May 2026, the 15th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event will span six exhibition halls and focus on AI, digitalisation, electrification and new energy solutions across the automotive industry.

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Prinx is taking the lead. From the 2026 season onwards, Prinx becomes the lead brand within its ongoing multi-year partnership with Garrett Truck Sport, bringing a clear brand focus and renewed momentum to the motorsport programme.

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Following a period of product analysis, Zhongce Rubber Group has confirmed it will now offer an unlimited time warranty against any manufacturing or raw material defects on their Tianli branded Radial Agricultural tyres. This new warranty applies to all Radial Agricultural tyres that enter service after 1st January 2026.

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Bridgestone has launched co-creation activities with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Airports at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, as part of an initiative that aims to reduce foreign object debris (FOD) on airport surfaces to enhance safe aircraft operations.

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Toyo Tires has been named to CDP’s A List for Climate Change, recognising its strong performance in climate change mitigation and decarbonisation efforts.

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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has announced the inauguration of Phase Three of capacity expansion and modernisation at its state-of-the-art Passenger Car Radial (PCR) manufacturing facility in Banmore, Madhya Pradesh.

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Falken Tyres has confirmed that the Volkswagen Tiguan is to be equipped with the all-season Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 (215/65R17 99V) or the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 PRO (235/55R18 100V).

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JK Tyre & Industries Limited has been awarded the Silver Rating by EcoVadis. EcoVadis evaluates companies worldwide based on four pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

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Nokian Tyres factory in Oradea, Romania has recently produced its one millionth tyre of the year on December 20th. The tire was produced according to the production target for the year.

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Automechanika Dubai 2025 welcomed a 6.4 per cent year-on-year increase in visitors with 50,408 professionals from 162 countries, underlining the event's position as the region’s leading automotive aftermarket hub

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Developed and tested in Germany and produced using state-of-the-art technology in Thailand and Malaysia that is PRINX Europe’s concept for its future models. As part of this innovative project, PRINX’s Europe Tech Centre (ETC) has been opened in Hanover this month.

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As 2025 draws to a close and the tyre industry prepares itself for a new trading year in 2026 including the next event in the TyreXpo series – TyreXpo Asia 2026 Bangkok

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Yokohama Rubber has confirmed that its global flagship brand ADVAN tires are being featured as equipped tyres on the vehicle used in "Gymkhana: Aussie Shred," the latest instalment of the Gymkhana car stunt film series.

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China Association for Public Companies has released 2025 List of "Best Practice Cases for Sustainable Development of Listed Companies".

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Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) has confirmed that its parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI), announced at its Board of Directors meeting on November 27, 2025, that it will change the names of seven of its subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Australia and the Pacific region.

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Kumho Tire has announced plans to build its first European manufacturing facility in the Opole region of Poland. The investment, worth USD 587 million, is scheduled to move through approval procedures ahead of an expected production launch in August 2028.

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Global tyre producer Nexen Tire has announced several new personnel appointments aimed at reinforcing its European operations and enhancing its strategic market positioning. These changes reflect the company’s commitment to agility, customer focus, and sustainable growth in key regional markets.

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Interview with Tommy Le, Show Manager of Automechanika Dubai, about what to expect from the upcoming 2025 edition of the fair, taking place on 9-11 December.

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Informa Markets has announced that the 15th edition of TyreXpo Asia 2026 will take place from the 13th to 15th May 2026 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand.

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The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has recently launched its new identity, Tyres Europe, which reflects a clear, tyre-focused mandate to promote a competitive and innovative European Tyre Manufacturing industry with a safe, smart and sustainable mobility.

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Leading German automotive magazine Auto Bild Allrad has awarded the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ third place in its annual group test of high-performance winter tyres. The publication rated the product as “exemplary,” commending its outstanding wet grip, traction and overall balance.

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Headquartered in Indiana, USA, Hoosier Racing Tire are recognised as the world’s largest and most successful race tyre manufacturer. Whose specially designed tyres are produced for many aspects of motor racing including circuit racing, drag racing and motocross.

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The Chinese state-owned conglomerate Sinochem is reported to be considering its options to sell its 37% stake in Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli. Follows a long-running governance dispute with Pirelli's Italian shareholders and intervention by the Italian government to curb Chinese influence.

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber has announced a strategic evolution in its EMEA brand portfolio, positioning Cooper Tires as its sole second-tier brand.

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The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has expressed concern about the European Commission’s intention to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year.

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rFpro and Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens) have jointly developed a simulation capability that integrates Siemens’ Simcenter Tyre software with rFpro’s TerrainServer, which provides a millimeter-accurate digital model of the road surface.

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Triangle Tyre has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold medal for its sustainability performance, scoring 81 points in the assessment which places the tyre manufacturer in the top 5 per cent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis, a globally recognized provider of corporate social responsibility ratings.

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ZC Rubber, a leading tyre manufacturer in Asia presented its two flagship brands, Westlake and Tianli along with a strong lineup of mining tyre products at The Mining Indonesia Show earlier this month.

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Leading international tyre manufacturer Hankook has recently renewed its status as the official sponsor of the Ballon d’Or Football Awards in the 2025 season.

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Sabrina Soussan has looks set to join the Continental Supervisory Board as the new shareholder representative, with her appointment commencing at the end of September 2025.

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The AGRO SHOW International Agricultural Exhibition is one of the largest agricultural events in Europe, organized since 1999 by the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment.

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BYD, vehicle manufacturers in China set a new EV land speed record equipped with GiTi GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tyres. With a pattern that was specially designed and developed in collaboration with the YANGWANG team. They reached a top speed of 496.22km/h at the German Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) proving grounds.

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Hankook Tire has been presented with the Community Contribution Award at the first CRS Awards organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Hungary.

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Dunlop has confirmed a new partnership with the Gran Turismo franchise, becoming the official tyre partner for Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and the Gran Turismo World Series.

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Indian based Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading multinational Off-Highway tyre manufacturer, will be showcasing the company’s BKT Carbon’s participation at K 2025, the international trade fair for plastics and rubber.

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Michelin, has announced the appointment of Cedric Binoit as Managing Director, Vice President of Marketing & Sales for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Based in Dubai, Cedric will be responsible for driving Michelin’s growth strategy, accelerating customer-centric innovation, and reinforcing the company’s leadership in sustainable mobility across one of its most dynamic global markets.

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The China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) is one of the most important tire and wheel industry events in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, and experts from around the world since 2003.

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Chinese tyre manufacturer Guizhou Tyre has revealed future plans to build a production plant in Morocco in the near future.

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Prinx Chengshan has announced that their Thailand manufacturing facility has reopened after a brief temporary suspension. The factory is now operating at full capacity and shipping tyres on schedule to customers worldwide. In answer to the recent closure Prinx Chengshan would like to clarify the facts and reaffirm their commitment to quality, compliance, and sustainability in all their operations.

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It has been reported by reliable sources that international Scientists have been collectively calling for a general standardisation of the methods currently used to measure and access tyre wear emissions.

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UK based independent tyre wholesaler, Oak Tyes is celebrating its 45th year of trading this month as the brand continues to go from strength to strength in the UK and international market sectors.

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The GT Radial ClimateActive all-season tyre has been accredited with a prestigious A rating in wet grip and received the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) winter approval for impressive snow traction performance. It has also been acclaimed for its performance in wet and challenging winter conditions and its superior low rolling resistance.

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Netherlands based Tyre production equipment manufacturer VMI has recently been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition of its progress towards sustainability. Following a comprehensive assessment of the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

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Linglong Tire has recently been acknowledged as one of the ‘Best Managed Companies in China an honour the company has achieved for the very first time. The recognition relates to their capabilities in strategic leadership, operational efficiency, integrated management and sustainable growth.

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The premier B2B Platform for Latin America was staged earlier this month at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City and presented over 600 exhibitors showcasing auto parts, tyres and lubricant to over 7,000 visitors over the three-day event.

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Michelin has appointed Mr Tanguy Leon-Pflieger as its new Vice President for B2CSales of the company’s North European region. Who succeeds Mr Agostino Mazzocchi who becomes Michelin Italy’s new President and CEO.

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Goodyear has confirmed that Ryan Reed has become the company’s new Vice President for Investor Relations. He will be reporting to Christina Zamarro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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AUSTONE and FORTUNE TIRES are showcasing their focus on brand experiences at the forthcoming 2025 ADAC Truck Grand Prix from the 11th to 13th July. They will also highlight products their Truck & Trailer range. There will also be an exclusive VIP package on offer at the Nürburgring, including a ride on the race truck with their sponsorship partner Luke Garrett.

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Leading German motorsport contender Red Bull Driftbrothers has announced that ZC Rubber has been appointed as the team’s new official supplier and tyre Partner. Under this agreement ZC Rubber’s Westlake Sport RS performance tyres will be fitted to two of Red Bull Driftbrothers 1,000 BMW M4s cars.

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Goodyear has announced that following eight decades of manufacturing tyres, they have decided to close their production facilities in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. As part of the brands future international restructuring plans.

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As part of the famous ADAC RAVENOL 24H race at the Nürburgring, track in Germany. Hankook and HWA are jointly celebrating the premiere of the HWA EVO, a reinterpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II, with tyres supplied by the premium tyre manufacturer.

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Pirelli has entered into an agreement with the Apulia regional government in Italy to create a system to effectively monitor the road network with the aim of establishing a map of the condition of Apulian roads. It will be the very first road monitoring system in the world capable of unifying data collected by tyres.

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Sailun TERRAMAX RT off-road tyres drove Great Wall Motors (GWM) to multiple championship titles at the grueling 2025 Takhlimakan Rally, Asia’s premier offroad event known as the "Dakar of the East", showcasing Chinese tyre technology's extreme-terrain capabilities.

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UK based Davanti Tyre has recently launched its first ultra-high performance (UHP) tyre, the Protoura Sport Evo which has been specially designed for drivers insisting on the ultimate in precision, exceptional grip, responsiveness and road control and builds on the success of the original Protoura Sport range.

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Automechanika Istanbul is Turkey’s leading automotive aftermarket trade fair which has been staged at the city’s TUYAP Fair & Congress Centre since 2001.

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Yokohama Rubber has confirmed it has entered into a new agreement to supply its Advan Fleva V701 tyres as original equipment for Toyota’s new Corolla Cross GR Sport model, part of the compact ‘Corolla Cross SUV range. Which becomes available from August in Japan, Europe, Australia and other international regions in tyre size 225/45R19 92W.

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The next Autopromotec Show in Shanghai scheduled for the 26th to 29th November at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) will for the very first time be using all 15 halls and special preparations have already started for what is set to be one of the largest global automotive industry events of the year.

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber has appointed with immediate effect Gregory Boucharlat as its new Senior Vice President, Global Commercial with responsibilities for the global strategic coordination of the company’s Commercial Tyre business.

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South Korean based tyre manufacturer Nexen Tire has confirmed it has signed a long-term supply agreement with LD Carbon Co Ltd, a resource circulation and material company in recovered carbon black (rCB). This new partnership accelerates Nexen’s sustainable management initiatives and fulfils worldwide regulatory standards.

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Goodyear Farm Tyres has virtually doubled its warehousing space at a key European site – the Titan France headquarters in Flers, Normandy, France.

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Automechanika Birmingham is the UK’s largest automotive aftermarket and supply chain exhibition which was launched in 2016. The event is held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on an annual basis.

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He may have stepped back slightly with a 90-day delay. But President Donald Trump’s intended 25 per cent tyre tariff is expected to heavily impact global supply chains, pricing and production levels and strategies around the world.

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Ever since the European Union’s (EU) tyre labelling regulations came into effect almost four years ago. Enforcement activity has steadily increased, especially in the industrial vehicle and tyre retreading sectors.

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Tyre Media recently attended the 14th edition of the TyreXpo Asia Singapore which was recently staged at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre and the event once again proved to be a resounding success, further underlining the trade show’s status as Asia’s leading tyre show.

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The Auto Maintenance and Repair Show 2025 (AMR) has returned to Beijing and is currently being staged from the 31st March to the 2nd April at the newly opened Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CIECC).

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International tyre manufacturer, Linglong Tire exhibited at the recent Tyrexpo Asia show in Singapore and showcased an innovative product portfolio of tyres incorporating sustainability.

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With the tyre recycling industry constantly evolving, REGOM is at the forefront of this transformation by combining artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and advanced engineering. To provide cutting-edge solutions to grade tyres at an industrial cadency for the following applications: reuse, retread, granulation and pyrolysis.

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Over the years, NEXEN TIRE has consistently expanded its supply of original equipment tires to global automakers, and this latest partnership with the premium automaker BMW Group further highlights its growing brand recognition in the industry.

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For the past three years they have been on trial in Singapore, Thailand and North America as part of a closely guarded secret experiment by leading tyre manufacturer Michelin.

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Since being launched twelve years ago in 2003, the China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) has continually evolved into a leading tire and wheel trade show in the Asia Pacific region.