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Galileo five-year agri tyre financing a US first

Galileo Wheel has announced what it describes as an industry first in the USA, with the classification of its TrakWheel airless agricultural tyre system as a long-term capital asset eligible for ...
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Linglong Tire launches Dura Master Van range for LCV and motorhome market

Linglong Tire has expanded its Master product family with the Dura Master Van, a new pattern designed for light commercial vehicles including vans, light trucks and motorhomes. The manufacturer claims ...
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Nexen tyres OE 2026 Jeep Cherokee

Nexen Tire will supply original equipment (OE) tires for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee debuts Stellantis’ first hybrid system with an estimated 37 MPG and over 500 miles on a single tank ...
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“Premium brands without premium returns”? interrogating BCG’s research

Despite steady demand and resilient performance, tyre makers have yet to carve out a distinctive edge in value creation, that’s according to the February 2026 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) “The Tire ...
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Yokohama continues tennis investment with Mutua Madrid Open partnership

Yokohama has developed its role with the ATP Tour as Official Tyre Partner, building on the global partnership that has become “a key pillar of its international brand strategy”. Specifically, ...
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European Commission approves ~€72 million state aid for Hankook truck tyre plant

The European Commission has approved a €71.6 million (HUF 28 billion) Hungarian state aid measure in favour of Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. The funds will help Hankook set up a truck and bus ...
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Continental city bus tyre wins International busplaner sustainability prize

Continental’s Conti Urban HA 5 NXT has won the 2026 International busplaner Sustainability Award in the Tyres and Tyre Management category, with judges citing its use of renewable and recycled inputs ...
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Charles in charge – Continental merges its communications functions

To prepare itself for a tyre-focused future, on 1 April 2026 Continental merged its corporate communications department with that of its Tires group sector. Vincent Charles, incumbent Head of Group ...
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Nexen Tire to raise prices from 1 June

Nexen Tire has announced it is increasing prices by an average of five per cent across its portfolio, effective 1 June 2026. The company will separately announce details in each respective region.
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Bridgestone renews Sporting Bears sponsorship to boost children’s charities and tyre safety message

Bridgestone has sponsored Sporting Bears Motor Club’s Golden Dream Rides competition, helping generate funds for a range of children’s charities in 2026. Sporting Bears members donate their classic ...
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Goodyear recalls 247 Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres in Europe

Following the news that Goodyear is recalling a certain number of Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres in the USA, the tyre manufacturer has now confirmed that it is also recalling 247 tyres in Europe. In answer ...
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Goodyear recalls some Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres in USA

In the USA, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres – specifically 305/30 ZR21 and 255/35 ZR20 variants – due to a tread separation issue. 69 units ...