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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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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Pirelli eyes skipping tyre compounds to stir up F1 strategy
Formula 1’s official tyre supplier, Pirelli is exploring the idea of skipping one tyre compound at selected Grands Prix in an effort to create greater strategic diversity during races, sources indicate. The approach, already tested in some 2025 events, involves omitting the middle choice between the designated hard, medium, and soft tyres to widen the…
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Hankook & Company promotes 33 executives to strengthen stability, R&D and young leadership
Hankook & Company, the parent firm of South Korea’s largest tyre maker Hankook Tire, has announced a significant promotion of 33 executives aimed at reinforcing organisational stability, accelerating research and development, and boosting young leadership across its operations. The company says the move will help it respond more effectively to market demands and competitive challenges,…
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Yokohama opens new passenger tyre plant in Hangzhou to boost capacity under rapid-build plan
Yokohama Rubber has officially opened a new passenger car tyre manufacturing plant in Hangzhou, China, marking a major step in its global production expansion strategy. The plant opening was celebrated with a formal ceremony attended by company executives and local representatives. Tire Review This facility is the first to be completed under Yokohama’s “1-year plant”…
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Bridgestone launches Potenza RE-71RZ ultra-high performance tyre for track and street use
Bridgestone has expanded its Potenza tyre lineup with the introduction of the Potenza RE-71RZ, an ultra-high-performance summer tyre engineered for enthusiasts who want both street-capable grip and serious track performance. The new tyre follows in the footsteps of the championship-proven Potenza RE-71RS and aims to deliver faster lap times, sharper responsiveness, and improved durability. The…
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JK Tyre says India can tap new markets to offset US, Mexico tariff challenges
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is confident that Indian exporters can diversify and find new global markets even as trade tariffs from the United States and Mexico reshape global demand. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tyre, told BusinessLine in an interview that India does not have to depend solely on traditional markets such…
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Germany Pledges €1.3 Billion to India for Climate Action and Green Urban Mobility
Germany’s India green mobility funding received a major boost as Germany committed approximately €1.3 billion (about US $1.51 billion) in concessional loans to India for climate, energy transition, sustainable urban development, and green urban mobility projects. This announcement came following the India-Germany Government Negotiations on Development Cooperation 2025 under the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership…
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Lando Norris Crowned 2025 F1 World Champion as Verstappen Misses Prize Gala
Lando Norris, F1 world champion was made official at the FIA prize-giving gala in Tashkent, where the McLaren driver received his 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship trophy. Norris claimed the title after a dramatic season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he finished third, enough to edge out four-time champion Max Verstappen by just two…
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Hyundai NEXO Hydrogen SUV Earns Top Five-Star Safety Rating in Europe
Hyundai NEXO five-star safety was confirmed as the all-new hydrogen-powered SUV from Hyundai Motor Company received the highest five-star rating in the latest European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) safety tests. The top score underscores Hyundai’s long-term commitment to safety and zero-emission mobility, expanding on recent five-star results achieved by other Hyundai models, including…
