Apollo Tyres has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by earning an A- leadership rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for both climate change and water security performance. The rating places the company among global leaders in corporate environmental transparency and action, reflecting major progress in its reporting and environmental governance. Tire…
Kumho Tire has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based simulation specialist Ansible Motion aimed at advancing the development of next-generation digital tires. The collaboration, revealed on January 5, 2026, focuses on integrating cutting-edge digital simulation technology into Kumho’s tyre research and development processes. Businesskorea The core objective of the Kumho Tire digital tires partnership is…
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…
Transport unions in Tamil Nadu have raised strong safety concerns over the use of retreaded tyres on buses operated by the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), saying this practice increases the risk of tyre bursts and accidents. Unions linked to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) highlighted the issue in the wake of a…
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JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has secured a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing the Indian tyre maker in the top seven per cent of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance, industry sources report. The globally recognised EcoVadis assessment covers four key pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. JK Tyre scored 77…
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…
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,…
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”…
Pirelli has wrapped up its final 2026 Formula 1 tyre test during the post-season running at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, giving teams their first collective data on the next-generation rubber ahead of new technical regulations taking effect. Inside Sport All ten Formula 1 teams took part in the intensive testing programme the day…
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