Hankook Tire & Al Dobowi Group Partner with UAE’s Al Ain FC
Hankook Tire and Al Dobowi Group have signed a three-season official partnership with UAE Pro League club Al Ain FC to boost brand visibility and engagement.
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Commercial Vehicle Market to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels by FY26, Says Tata Motors
India’s CV industry last peaked in FY19 with over 1 million units sold. Recent industry data show robust sales acceleration in the current fiscal year.
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Tata Motors Subsidiary Merger Aims to Simplify Structure and Cut Costs
Tata Motors Limited has unveiled a corporate restructuring initiative to merge two of its wholly owned subsidiaries.
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Tyre Industry Growth Poised by Capex Boost in Budget 2026
The Union Budget 2026-27 has given a major boost to the Indian tyre industry..
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Apollo Tyres Earns A- Leadership Rating in CDP for Climate and Water Performance
Apollo Tyres has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by earning an A- leadership rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for both climate change and water security performance. The rating places the company among global leaders in corporate environmental transparency and action, reflecting major progress in its reporting and environmental governance. Tire…
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Kumho Tire and Ansible Motion Partner to Develop Next-Gen Digital Tires
Kumho Tire has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based simulation specialist Ansible Motion aimed at advancing the development of next-generation digital tires. The collaboration, revealed on January 5, 2026, focuses on integrating cutting-edge digital simulation technology into Kumho’s tyre research and development processes. Businesskorea The core objective of the Kumho Tire digital tires partnership is…
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Russia Flags Carcinogens in Chinese Tyres Raising Safety and Environmental Concerns
Russian authorities have reported elevated levels of carcinogens in Chinese tyres, prompting scrutiny of imported rubber products and adjustments in environmental taxation tied to tyre chemical content. According to research referenced by Russian news agency TASS, tests by Roskachestvo found that several Chinese tyre brands contained polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) at levels well above accepted…
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Unions Warn Retreaded Tyres Raise Safety Concerns for SETC Buses
Transport unions in Tamil Nadu have raised strong safety concerns over the use of retreaded tyres on buses operated by the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), saying this practice increases the risk of tyre bursts and accidents. Unions linked to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) highlighted the issue in the wake of a…
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Michelin Polymer Composite Acquisitions Boost Growth Strategy
Michelin has announced significant polymer composite acquisitions as part of its strategic growth plan, marking a new phase for its high-value materials business. The French tyre giant said it has reached agreements to buy two North American companies, Cooley Group and Tex Tech Industries, both of which are specialists in engineered fabrics and polymer-based materials….
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India’s EV Boom and the Value Chain Risk
Who controls the resources, technologies, and intermediate manufacturing that underpin this transition?
