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,…
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…
Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled a trio of alternate-fuel tractors at Agrovision 2025 in Nagpur, marking a major push toward more sustainable farming. The Economic Times The showcased models include: All these technologies have been developed at Mahindra’s Research Valley in Chennai. Speaking at the event, Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business, emphasized the…
Nexen Tire has launched a new global shop branding initiative aimed at strengthening its retail presence and visual identity. The company has added more than 130 branded outlets worldwide in 2025, expanding its total number of branded shops to around 400 over the past four years. This initiative focuses on giving retail partners a consistent…
Key Insights 📰 Full Story Summary At the NCAP25 World Congress in Shanghai, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced that Giti Tyre has achieved the top 3-star rating under the FIA Road Safety Index for its operations in China. This index, developed by the FIA with support from the FIA Foundation, provides organisations worldwide…
Key Insights 📰 Full Story Summary Goodyear has expanded its Wrangler line-up with three new all-terrain tyres designed to meet the needs of diverse drivers, from off-roaders and fleet operators to electric vehicle users. The Wrangler Outbound AT focuses on adventure performance with a durable Kevlar® layer for puncture resistance and better control in wet…
Key Insights Full Story Summary Michelin hosted its annual Asia-Pacific Media Day 2025 at its Nong Khae facility in Saraburi, Thailand, under the theme “Michelin Beyond Performance.” The event showcased the brand’s evolution from a conventional tyre manufacturer to a holistic mobility company blending sustainability, digital innovation, and materials science. Executives reaffirmed Michelin’s All-Sustainable framework,…
Tyre specialist Metzeler is set to showcase three new models at EICMA 2025 in Milan, aimed at foregrounding both supersport and adventure-enduro motorcycle segments. Key Models & Focus Tyre Technology Highlights Industry Relevance For the tyre sector, especially manufacturers and suppliers in India and globally, this move highlights: Market Launch These three tyres will form…
ZC Rubber has revealed two new entries in its Arisun passenger-car tyre range aimed at the North American market: the Avaris EV, optimised for electric vehicles, and the Aggressor WP21, designed for all-weather performance across diverse conditions. Avaris EV (EV-focused model): Aggressor WP21 (All-weather model): Why This Matters for the Tyre Industry
Pirelli’s Cyber™ Tyre has been awarded the prestigious title of “Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 Autotech Breakthrough Awards, recognizing its groundbreaking contribution to smart mobility and connected vehicle technology. What Is Cyber™ Tyre? Cyber™ Tyre is the world’s first intelligent tyre system that collects real-time data directly from the tyre via…
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