AGRITECHNICA 2025: Who the Tyre World Can Meet in Hanover

Agritechnica runs 9 to 15 November 2025 at the Hanover Exhibition Centre. Opening hours are 09.00 to 18.00. Tyres and wheels are concentrated in Halls 2, 3, 4, 5, 20, and 21.

Linglong Tire Targets European Travellers with Munich Airport Campaign

Thai tyre manufacturer rolls out multi-brand promotion across 500 baggage trolleys.

Linglong Debuts Self-Developed 59/80R63 Giant OTR Tyre

Linglong Tire, 59/80R63, giant OTR tyre, 63-inch mining tyre, open-pit mining, rigid dump truck tyres, all-steel radial OTR, haul truck maintenance, TKPH, tyre heat management

Titan launches Carlstar Ultra Guard Steel skid steer line

Titan introduces Carlstar Ultra Guard Steel, its first steel-belted skid steer tyre, with pre-orders open ahead of February 2026 delivery.

Bond International Becomes Nankang Tyres UK Distribution Partner

Nankang Tyres UK appoints Bond International to operate nationwide warehousing and distribution, promising faster deliveries and broader stock access.

Hankook Tennessee to Begin Truck and Bus Radial Production

Hankook’s Clarksville, Tennessee plant will add truck and bus radial production, supported by a month-long Korea training programme for a launch team.

BKT Secures Naming Rights for Australia–India Series

BKT Tyres will title the Australia–India ODI and T20I series, extending the off-highway brand’s growing presence in elite cricket.

Yokohama Adds ‘Versatran’ SAE/EN High-Pressure Hose Range

Yokohama Rubber introduces Versatran, an SAE/EN-compliant high-pressure hose line with MSHA flame resistance and improved bend radius.

Hwa Fong Rubber to Acquire Sumitomo’s Tonawanda Plant, Recast as Industrial Park

Hwa Fong signs to buy Sumitomo Rubber USA’s Tonawanda plant, aiming to reboot the site as an industrial park with new jobs.

Bandvulc launches BDR5 drive retread for regional and long-haul

Bandvulc’s new BDR5 replaces the BDE1, targeting regional and long-haul fleets with fuel-efficient, long-mileage performance.

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Takes Podium in Auto Bild Winter Test

Kumho’s WinterCraft WP52+ scores a podium in Auto Bild’s 2025 winter tyre test, highlighting strong wet and snow performance.

First female head for Michelin Korea as Michelle Zhu takes charge

Michelle Zhu is appointed Managing Director of Michelin Korea, the company’s first female head since its 1991 launch.

Hamaton and Tyresure Appoint Jonny Leeson Marketing Manager

Jonny Leeson joins Hamaton and Tyresure as Marketing Manager, covering brand, digital, product and events across UK and Europe.

NTDA Crowns 2025 Tyre Industry Awards Winners in Milton Keynes

Maxam Adds 45/65R45 L5 Size to MS501 MineXtra

Maxam introduces a 45/65R45 L5 MS501 MineXtra for wheel loaders in harsh quarry and mining operations, targeting durability and uptime.

Nokian Tyres Powerproof 2 Targets Wet Safety and UHP Grip

Nokian Tyres unveils Powerproof 2, a next-generation summer range promising confident wet braking and high-speed handling across 16–21 inches.

Linglong opens 50th-anniversary programme with London partner summit

Linglong gathered 200 distributors in London to open its 50th-anniversary programme, highlighting R&D, global growth and partner awards.

Standard vs Premium Ag Tracks: What UK Buyers Need to Know

AG Tire Talk sets out when standard tracks suffice and when premium tracks earn their keep on high-horsepower farm equipment.

Vučić meets Toyo Tires to deepen €382m investment and export reach

Serbia and Toyo Tires discussed an R&D centre and potential capacity growth at the Inđija plant to serve EMEA and North America.

Apollo Tyres Wins Mahatma Award for Environment Excellence

Apollo Tyres named sole corporate winner of the Mahatma Award 2025 for Corporate Environment Responsibility Excellence.

Michelin Inflatable Solutions Backs Voliris’ NATAC Wing Development

Michelin Inflatable Solutions will help Voliris engineer the NATAC wing envelope for hydrogen-ready, runway-light air freight.

Innovation-Focused Global OTR Conference Joins THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026

Global OTR Conference will launch a new format at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026, emphasising innovation, sustainability and knowledge exchange.

JK Tyre Wins British Safety Council Five-Star Across All Plants

JK Tyre marks World Manufacturing Day with British Safety Council Five-Star ratings, Globe of Honour wins, new EPDs and ISCC Plus.

Prometeon Sharpens UK Offer With Rebranded Serie 02 Truck Tyres

Prometeon aligns the UK truck tyre range around Serie 02 tech, led by R02 Proway steer and drive options.

Sibur to build catalyst plant in Kazan, tyres set to benefit from localised rubber chemistry

Russia’s Sibur will start construction in Q2 2025 on a new catalyst manufacturing plant in Kazan, aimed at supporting polyethylene, polypropylene and synthetic rubber production across the country.

BKT names Jay Dhillon as president of BKT USA, appoints Minoo Mehta senior advisor

Dhillon to Lead BKT USA, Mehta Named Senior Advisor

Falken Euroall Season AS220 Pro Targets UHP All-Weather Demand

Falken’s Euroall Season AS220 Pro launches in 46 XL sizes for high-performance vehicles, balancing winter grip, wet safety and stability.

Cooper Tires Becomes Goodyear’s Sole Tier-Two Brand in EMEA

Cooper Tires is now Goodyear’s exclusive tier-two brand in EMEA, strengthening coverage from budget to premium.

Triangle Tyre Earns EcoVadis Gold with 81-Point Score

EcoVadis Gold rating places Triangle Tyre in the top 5% with a first-time score of 81/100.

Nexen Tire Concept Tyres Earn IDEA 2025 Finalist Honours

Nexen Tire concept tyres NEXIST and CELLEXIS are named IDEA 2025 finalists, highlighting future urban mobility solutions.

ETRMA Says Any EUDR Postponement Must Deliver Real Simplification

ETRMA backs fixes over a one-year EUDR postponement, urging due diligence by the first marketer to cut red tape.

GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro Tyres Power 496 km/h U9X Record

GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tyres supported the Yangwang U9 Xtreme to a 496.22 km/h production-car record at ATP Papenburg.

Prometeon launches R02 PROWAY with RFID and up to 10% performance gains

Prometeon Tyre Group has started rolling out its new R02 PROWAY range for commercial fleets. The tyres target higher mileage and all-round performance, with internal testing indicating up to a 10 percent improvement in key KPIs versus the previous range.

Nokian’s Smart Tyre Technology Wins DLG Silver at Agritechnica

Smart tyre technology with load-sensing earns DLG Silver ahead of October launch and Agritechnica 2025 showcase.

Auto Bild names finalists for 2025 all-season and winter tyre tests

Auto Bild’s 2025 tyre testing moves to full evaluations after braking qualifiers, with all-season finalists set and winter testing imminent.

Dunlop becomes Official Tyre Partner of Gran Turismo 7 and the Gran Turismo World Series

Sumitomo Rubber Industries has named DUNLOP the official tyre partner for Gran Turismo 7 on PS4 and PS5, and the Gran Turismo World Series, beginning with Round 2 in Berlin on 20 September 2025.

ZC Rubber Showcases Mining Tyres at Mining Indonesia 2025

ZC Rubber presented WESTLAKE and TIANLI mining tyres in Jakarta, with nine models spanning key dump-truck sizes.

Sabrina Soussan Proposed as Continental Supervisory Board Chair

Continental plans leadership transition with Sabrina Soussan proposed as next Supervisory Board chair from April 2026.

Falken steps up its European football strategy

Falken adds VfB Stuttgart and renews marquee deals as its football partnerships span eight countries and 21 clubs.

Continental Launches Conti Urban HA 5 NXT City Bus Tyre

New Conti Urban HA 5 NXT debuts at Busworld Europe with up to 60% renewable and recycled content, lower rolling resistance, and OE-ready sensors.

Iochpe-Maxion Integrated Report Launches With 2024 Highlights

Iochpe-Maxion Integrated Report sets a 2024 baseline, citing a 14% Scope 1–2 cut and progress on ratings.

Linglong Confirms Kenya Tyre Plant, US$800m Investment

Linglong’s Kenya tyre plant is planned for Mariakani, Kilifi, with US$800m investment and 1,500 jobs at the Mombasa SEZ.

Nexen Tire Wins SBTi Approval for Emissions Targets

Nexen Tire’s near-term emissions targets are now SBTi-approved, covering Scope 1–3 and signalling closer OEM alignment.

Hankook Returns as Ballon d’Or 2025 Official Sponsor

Hankook will sponsor the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony at Paris’s Théâtre du Châtelet on 22 September.

National Ploughing Championships: Where to Find Tyre Exhibitors

Your quick guide to the tyre exhibitors at Screggan — who’s showing what and exactly where to find them.

Nexen Tire Launches WINGUARD Sport 3 and Winter Promo in Germany

Nexen Tire launches the WINGUARD Sport 3 in Germany alongside a 15 Sept–30 Nov winter promotion.

Triangle Tyre Secures Spot on 2025 China Brand Value List

Triangle Tyre is named on the 2025 China Brand Evaluation list, reporting 6.61bn CNY brand value and a 917 strength index.

India Cuts Tyre GST to 18%; Tractor & Bicycle Tyres at 5%

India tyre GST drops on 22 September 2025, easing prices for motorists and farms as tractor and bicycle tyres move to 5%.

Hankook Tire reveals Sustainable Concept Tyre and WheelBot 2 at Pangyo Technoplex

Hankook Tire used Design Innovation Day 2025 to unveil a 3D-printed concept tyre and the upgraded WheelBot 2 platform.