The global market for tire materials is projected to expand significantly over the next few years, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5.8% through 2029, driven by rising vehicle production, advances in material technology, and the push for eco-friendly compounds. According to a recent analysis, the industry was valued at approximately…
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has once again received the Highest Export Award from the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), recognising its strong global presence in the tyre market for FY 2024-25. The award honours BKT’s consistent export excellence, as the company supplies tyres, flaps, and carbon-black products to more than 160 countries worldwide. Construction…
Continental has announced a significant shift in its tyre-production strategy by increasing the proportion of renewable and recycled materials in its products, underlining its commitment to a true circular-economy approach. In 2024, recycled and renewable feedstocks accounted for approximately 26 % of the materials used in its tyres. By year-end 2025, the company expects that…
Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables have taken a significant step in advancing tyre-waste recycling by signing a Master Cooperation Agreement (MCA) to deploy InnoVent’s continuous tyre pyrolysis technology globally. Hydrocarbon Processing Under the terms of the agreement, Lummus will become the exclusive global licensor of InnoVent’s proprietary pyrolysis process. The process is designed to convert…
Indian two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp has dropped a teaser for its upcoming electric motorcycle, the “Project VXZ,” set to debut at the EICMA 2025 show in Milan on 4 November 2025. Car and Bike The teaser silhouette reveals a street-fighter style design with a sharp headlight housing, the signature Vida LED daytime-running light pattern, a…
India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) market received a robust boost in October 2025 as registrations rose to approximately 1.44 lakh units, marking healthy growth month-on-month. Among the manufacturers, Bajaj Auto emerged as the clear market leader for the month, reclaiming the top spot with over 31,000 units registered, surpassing TVS Motor Company and Ather Energy. Bajaj’s…
Pirelli has completed its final development session for the 2026 Formula 1 tyre range at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, marking the end of a long testing campaign ahead of the homologation process. pitpass.com During the test, tyres from soft to medium compounds (C3–C6) were evaluated by drivers, including Gabriel Bortoleto and Valtteri…
Every Formula 1 race is a high-speed chess game, and the tyres are its most critical pieces. Long before the lights go out, engineers, strategists, and drivers are already locked in a complex dance of prediction and control. The choice of compound, the understanding of temperature, the timing of pit stops, all stem from one…
Continental is set to introduce the second-generation version of its renowned adventure motorcycle tyre, the Continental TKC 80, in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2026. The company refers to it as the TKC 80² (or TKC 802 in some markets). This updated model is designed for a true 50:50 on-road/off-road ratio, catering to modern adventure…
Pirelli has announced that it will be the title sponsor of the 2026 British Grand Prix (Silverstone, 3-5 July) and the Italian Grand Prix (Monza, 4–6 September), marking a significant branding investment for the tyre manufacturer. pitpass.com Both races are uniquely historic: they are the only two events to have featured on every Formula 1…
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