We’ve officially crossed the invisible line between engineering and emotion. Between rubber and romance. Somewhere between ‘Check the tyres’ to ‘Handle with care, they’re catching feelings.
Himadri Speciality Chemical, India’s largest speciality carbon black manufacturer, said it has not seen any impact of the recent US tariffs on its exports. According to CMD and CEO Anurag Choudhary, the company has been able to retain its American customer base despite higher prices caused by the tariff changes. Choudhary said the company’s long-standing…
Kia Connect app users will now see a new “Drive Green” feature, launched by Kia India on 25 November 2025, aimed at promoting eco-friendly driving among EV owners. At present, the feature is available for the Kia Carens Clavis EV under the “New Services” tab on the app, with plans to roll it out to…
The Hyundai Motor Group and Michelin have signed a third memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance tyre technology tailored for future mobility, including electric and off-road vehicles. Hyundai Under this three-year collaboration, the companies will jointly develop tyres with extremely low rolling resistance to improve efficiency, as well as high-performance tyres designed for better handling…
Traction News reports that BKT Europe restructures OEM Sales by revising its global OEM sales organisation. The company announced that, effective 24 November 2025, the role of President Global OEM Sales (formerly held by Ludovic Revel) has been eliminated. Under the new structure, all regional divisions will now report directly to Lucia Salmaso, Managing Director…
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) on 24 November 2025 inaugurated its second ACMA Aftermarket Expo 2025 in Patna, signalling a focused push toward strengthening the automotive aftermarket ecosystem in eastern India. The event was launched by Shravan Kumar, Minister of Transport and Rural Development, Government of Bihar, together with Manav Kapur (Chairman,…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to modernise 45 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. Toyotabharat Under the deal, TKM will set up fully equipped automotive laboratories for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) technician courses, providing the latest training tools and aligning instruction with industry…
Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), best known for its off-highway tyres, is now steering into the consumer tyre segment, launching plans for passenger-car (PCR) and truck & bus radial (TBR) products. European Rubber Journal As part of its five-year strategic roadmap, BKT is investing INR 3,500 crore (~USD 400 million) to expand its manufacturing capabilities. The…
Continental is deepening its research into tyre-wear emissions with a vacuum-based, real-time particle collection system, developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Braunschweig. The system mounts a specially adapted vacuum device behind a driven wheel, capturing wear particles directly as they’re generated. Sensors positioned around the wheel and chassis then measure airborne particles in…
India’s tyre industry is hitting global strides; four Indian tyre manufacturers have been ranked among the world’s top 20 tyre makers, according to a recent report. The companies are: These rankings reflect their growing production volumes, export strength, and investments in innovation. Indian tyre makers have leveraged low-cost manufacturing, expanding capacity, and strong global demand…
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