Yokohama Archive
20 Sep 2017
High performance ADVAN tyres help drivers push the limit
With brand awareness currently riding high thanks to its partnership with current Premier League champions Chelsea FC, demand for Yokohama’s range of high performance tyres which allow drivers to ‘push the limit’ continues to rise. Selected by a growing number of premium vehicle manufacturers as original equipment including Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, as well as
31 Aug 2017
Yokohama-backed SEAT Supercup Ireland Championship
Having finished runner-up in the last two seasons, Rod McGovern finally clinched overall victory in the Yokohama-backed, 2017 SEAT Supercup Ireland Championship last weekend. Driving for Mick Merrigan Motorsport, McGovern clinched the title at Kirkstown Motor Racing Circuit when he took a fourth place finish in round ten of the series, securing an unassailable lead
09 Aug 2017
Yokohama extends Chelsea sponsorship
Yokohama has expanded its sponsorship with Chelsea Football Club to be a jersey shirt sleeve sponsor for the 2017–2018 season. The agreement expands on Yokohama’s ongoing official partnership with the current Premier League champions. In addition to the Yokohama Tyres logo that has been prominently featured across the chest of the Chelsea FC jersey, fort
19 Jul 2017
Yokohama nets second prestigious tyre safety award
For the second year in succession, premium tyre manufacturer Yokohama has been awarded TyreSafe’s prestigious Tyre Manufacturer Award in recognition of its efforts, achievements and innovative approach in promoting tyre safety in the UK. Having initially secured the award last year, Yokohama built on the success of its original campaign by utilising its partnership with
18 Jul 2017
New home and away kits for Yokohama-sponsored Chelsea FC
Premier league champions Chelsea FC will be wearing Nike Football kits for the first time in the club’s illustrious 112-year history as they set about defending their title and mounting a challenge in Europe. As part of the club’s five-year partnership with Yokohama, the new kit will continue to feature the premium tyre manufacturer’s logo
08 Mar 2017
Yokohama launches 100th anniversary micro-site
In connection with its 100th Anniversary celebrations running throughout 2017, the Japanese premium tyre manufacturer Ypkohama has launched a historical micro-site which highlights the different milestones in the company’s history and products. The attractive micro-site has been created with two distinct timelines which display the corporate historical timeline from its origins until today and the
08 Mar 2017
Yokohama at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
Yokohama Rubber is exhibiting at the Geneva International Motor Show. The company is using the opportunity to introduce the latest additions to its premium passenger car tyre line-up. Yokohama has announced the return of the A008P, one of the company’s landmark tyres. The new A008P will be available in two sizes—205/55ZR16 91W for front tyres
15 Feb 2017
SEAT Supercup stays on track with Yokohama
The SEAT Supercup Ireland will continue its partnership with Yokohama in 2017, the high profile one make championship having already enjoyed two successful seasons working with the Japanese tyre manufacturer. Quick to pledge its support when the introduction of the SEAT Leon Supercopa based championship was first mooted at the started of the 2015 season,
23 Jan 2017
Yokohama unveils 100th anniversary logo
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has unveiled a new logo that will be used during 2017, when the Company celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding. The logo will be used on a wide variety of items from January until the end of December. The logo’s design expresses the Company’s pride in its 100-year history
20 Jan 2017
Yokohama successfully launches three new tyres at Autosport International
Premium tyre manufacturer Yokohama has reported a successful launch of three new tyres to its award-winning range at Autosport International. Visitors to Yokohama’s stand were able to view a wide selection of tyres from across the manufacturer’s motorsport, passenger car and SUV ranges including three new tyres for the UK, which showcase the Japanese manufacturer’s
11 Jan 2017
Yokohama to launch new tyres at Autosport International
Yokohama is set to launch a host of new high performance tyres for motorsport, road and off-road use at Autosport International, Europe’s largest indoor pre-season motorsport event, at the NEC, Birmingham next week. A specifically designed road-legal race tyre, the ADVAN A052 will make its UK debut. For sports, tuned and performance car drivers, the