Category: Brands

The new Renault Clio will be equipped worldwide with Continental tyres as standard. The latest generation of the compact car will roll off the production line next year fitted with Continental’s EcoContact 7 tyre in 16- and 18-inch sizes.

Kumho Tire is set to build its first tyre plant in Europe in 2028, with Opole in Poland the selected location.

Hankook has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rotoboost, a Finnish company specialising in thermocatalytic decomposition of methane gas. The collaboration aims to jointly develop low-carbon footprint materials for tyre applications, aligning with global net-zero emissions and circular economy sustainability goals.

Yokohama Rubber recently held a ceremony commemorating the opening of its new passenger car plant in Hangzhou City, China.

Former Formula 1 driver, Kimi Räikkönen has partnered with Nokian Tyres to become its new brand ambassador.

The Volkswagen Transporter has been voted the Irish Van of the Year 2026, in association with Continental Tyres, by the Irish Van of the Year jury.

The Essen Motor Show preview day saw the unveiling of the Hankook-shod Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2026 Tune It! Safe! campaign vehicle in the authentic livery of the German police services.

Prometeon Tyre Group has renewed its partnership with rally champion, Martin Macík Jr. for the 2026–2028 period.

Continental has been supplying the fleet of Italian transport company, Adami Trasporti with tyres Conti Hybrid HS5, Conti Hybrid HD5 and Conti Hybrid HT3 since 2023.

Goodyear’s tyres-as-a-service offering combines premium truck tyres, predictive analytics, and its expansive service network into one comprehensive, worry-free subscription. This model helps reduce total cost of ownership, increase uptime, and minimise emergency breakdowns — important for Veolia’s waste management fleet.

In a brief statement issued today, BKT Europe has announced a “revision of the organisational structure” within the global OEM sales organisation.