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Pirelli Temporarily Halts UK Production Amid JLR Cyberattack Fallout
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

Pirelli, a leading tyre manufacturer, has announced a temporary shutdown of its UK production facilities in Burton-on-Trent and Carlisle due to “market conditions” arising from a recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The shutdowns, scheduled from October 24-29 in Burton-on-Trent and October 26-31 in Carlisle, are expected to affect up to 1,200 workers. The…

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North East Monsoon Disrupts Natural Rubber Production in India
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

The onset of the North East Monsoon has brought heavy rainfall to several agricultural belts in the central Travancore region, significantly impacting natural rubber production. Early morning showers have disrupted tapping activities, particularly in rain-guarded trees, and the excessive rainfall has led to the premature shedding of leaves, affecting latex yield. Despite these challenges, the…

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GM Recalls Over 31,000 Vehicles Due to Continental Tire Defect
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

General Motors has issued a recall affecting approximately 31,000 vehicles, including the 2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq models, due to a defect in the Continental CrossContact RX 275/40R21 tyres. The issue stems from an improper tread base rubber compound used in tyres manufactured during DOT week 4024 (October 6–12, 2024), which may lead…

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Bridgestone Appoints Yasuhiro Morita as New Global CEO
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

Bridgestone Corporation has announced that Yasuhiro Morita will succeed Shuichi Ishibashi as the company’s Global CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Morita, 52, has been with Bridgestone since 1996 and brings extensive experience in the tyre industry, particularly in Europe and Asia. He has held various leadership roles, including Managing Director in Thailand and China, CEO…

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Bridgestone Unveils Racing Battlax V03 Slick Tyre for 2026
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

Bridgestone has unveiled the RACING BATTLAX V03, a high-performance, track-only slick tyre aimed at both professional and amateur riders. Scheduled to launch in Europe and North America in 2026, the V03 builds on lessons from top-level racing, including the FIM Endurance World Championship, delivering improved grip and lap-time performance. The tyre features completely redesigned profiles…

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Furusato Triumphs in Dramatic, Rain-Shortened Malaysian Moto3 Grand Prix
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

Japanese rider Taiyo Furusato delivered a commanding performance to win a rain-affected and shortened Moto3 Grand Prix at Sepang. The Honda Team Asia rider took control early, managing both pace and grip superbly before race officials red-flagged the contest due to worsening track conditions. The race, reduced to 10 laps, demanded quick adaptation, not only…

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Ferrari Targets AI Generation with Crypto Auction for Le Mans Car
ByAmit Sharma October 26, 2025October 29, 2025

Ferrari is venturing into the crypto-luxury space by launching a digital token called Token Ferrari 499P. The token will be available exclusively to members of its elite “Hyperclub,” a 100-member community of endurance-racing enthusiasts. The initiative allows members to trade tokens and bid for the Ferrari 499P, the race car that secured three consecutive wins…

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Hankook Showcases Tyre Innovation Ahead of Formula E Season
ByAmit Sharma October 25, 2025October 29, 2025

Hankook Tire is preparing for its fourth and final season as the exclusive tyre supplier and technology partner for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The company is showcasing its latest GEN3 Evo iON Race tyres during pre-season testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia from October 27 to 31. All 10 Formula…

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