Kumho Archive
15 Oct 2019
Kumho-shod Evo 9 brings Jardine success at Welsh rally
Having already contested a record 25 British World Rally Championship (WRC) events, motorsport media man and seasoned amateur driver Tony Jardine this year opted for a new challenge
20 Sep 2019
Latest LCV tyres from Kumho
Korean tyre maker Kumho has launched two new tyres for the light commercial vehicle segment.
11 Sep 2019
Doublestar to build tyre plant in Algeria
Doublestar, which now owns 45 per cent of Kumho and has assumed the role of controlling shareholder, continues to expand its production capacity.
13 Aug 2019
Kumho partners with Bayer Leverkusen
Kumho Tyre has been appointed exclusive tyre partner of German football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, as well as its sleeve partner in Germany’s domestic cup competition, the DFB-Pokal.
07 Aug 2019
Off-road tyre guide from Modern Tyres
Irish tyre wholesaler, Modern Tyres has provided a guide for motorists who plan on going off-road, either for necessity or pleasure.
26 Jun 2019
Ex-Goodyear duo join Kumho’s European Technical Centre
Kumho Tyre has appointed Matthias Bode as head of Kumho’s European Technical Centre (KETC) in Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany with responsibility for the development of all Kumho products for the European OE and replacement markets, effective June 1.
24 Jun 2019
New Kumho PorTran KC53 is a 45 profile 20-inch CV tyre
Kumho has developed what it claims is the world’s first 20-inch commercial vehicle tyre in 45 profile, the PorTran KC53.
05 Jun 2019
Kumho assists UK tyre centre in going green
Alltyres Trading Ltd. in Woodford, England has purchased an electric van for use by its retail outlet along with refurbishing the exterior and reception area of its premises. Both projects were assisted by Kumho Tyres.
29 May 2019
Kumho tops Korean replacement tyre market for 2nd year running
Kumho has retained its leadership of the Korean replacement tyre market for the second consecutive year. According to recent data from the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association (KOTMA), Kumho topped the charts with sales of 6.52 million tyres for the year to December 2018, which accounted for more than 40 per cent of all locally-produced tyres
15 May 2019
New appointment at Kumho Tire Europe
Kumho Tire has appointed Woongchul Shin as managing director of Kumho Tire Europe with responsibility for its business in the German market.
06 Mar 2019
Kumho remains top of Korean replacement market
Kumho remains top of the Korean replacement tyre market for the second consecutive year. According to recent data from the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association (KOTMA), Kumho topped the charts with sales of 6.52 million tyres for the year to December 2018, which accounted for more than 40 per cent of all locally-produced tyres sold in