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…
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…
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…
India’s sweeping labour-code reforms, hailed as the biggest workforce overhaul since Independence, have triggered predictable debates: compliance costs, wage impacts, grey areas in implementation, and state-level ambiguity. But beyond the noise lies a quieter, far more consequential truth: This isn’t a regulatory update for auto retail. This is a cultural reset. Dealerships are among the…
HS Hyosung Advanced Materials has announced plans to establish its first polyester tire-cord plant in India, setting up a new subsidiary, HS Hyosung India Private Ltd., in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The company is investing US$30 million (around €26 million) in the facility. European Rubber Journal Hyosung has secured a 230,000 sq m plot in the Nagpur…
Only about 13% of electric vehicle (EV) models made in India currently qualify for the government’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme, exposing a deep reliance on imported parts, especially from China. The Economic Times According to reports, just 6 out of 46 EV models sold in India meet the domestic value-addition (DVA) requirements set by the…
Bridgestone has launched a new ultra-high-performance tyre: the Potenza Sport EVO with ENLITEN Technology. Bridgestone EMEA Newsroom Building on the award-winning Potenza Sport, this upgraded version offers better sports performance, tighter high-speed stability, and improved control during cornering. In wet conditions, the EVO achieves an EU label A grade for grip and delivers a braking…
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it may be time for the government to re-evaluate the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), 2020, in light of slow progress, urging fresh thinking to accelerate EV adoption. The Law Advice During a hearing of a public interest litigation on e-mobility implementation, a two-judge bench (Justices Surya Kant…
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