Toyo Tires introduces new Toyo M149 super single for regional to urban use

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the new Toyo M149 super single for regional to urban use on commercial trucks. This all-position super single tire is designed to deliver superior wear performance in tough operations ranging from urban front axles to long haul trailers. Optimized

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Yokohama sponsors Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013 for 9th consecutive year

For the ninth consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is 'the official tire' of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in central California.

"The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a premier event and ideal place to promote our flagship Advan

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Yokohama launches two new ultra high-performance tires

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced the two new additions to its ADVAN line of ultra high-performance tires: the ADVAN Sport V105 and ADVAN Neova AD08 R, which go on sale in the US.

"The best just got better… and faster," said Andrew Briggs,

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Michelin and TVS Tread inaugurates retread store in Pune

Michelin Tyres inaugurated a new Michelin certified Recamic tyre retreading store in Pune, to bring quality retread solutions for the Truck & Bus customers in the region. The new store has been set up in collaboration with TVS Tread. The primary objective

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Michelin and TVS Tread inaugurates retread store in Hyderabad

Michelin Tyres inaugurated a new Michelin certified Recamic tyre retreading store in Hyderabad, to bring quality retread solutions for the Truck & Bus customers in the region. The new store has been set up in collaboration with TVS Tread, the retreading arm of

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Michelin inaugurates retread facilities in Coimbatore and Salem in collaboration with TVS Tread

Michelin Tyres inaugurated two new Michelin certified Recamic tyre retreading facilities in Tamil Nadu located at Coimbatore and Salem, to bring quality retread solutions for the Truck & Bus customers in the region. The new facilities have been set up in collaboration with

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Apollo Tyres introduces 4G range of passenger car tyres for the Indian market

Apollo Tyres introduced 3 new passenger vehicle tyres for the Indian market. These 4th generation (4G) tyres from Apollo's stable - Aspire 4G, Alnac 4G and Amazer 4G - are the most advanced range of high technology passenger vehicle tyres across segments for

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Apollo Tyres wins Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards

In an award ceremony, Apollo Tyres was conferred with Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards (AREA) 2012 South Asia. Apollo Tyres received this award in the Health Promotion category for its HIV-AIDS initiative. Sunam Sarkar, Chief Financial Officer, Apollo

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Apollo Tyres launches 57-inch off-highway tyre

Apollo Tyres launched Xtrax 40.00‐57, the largest tyre produced in India, at the ongoing 11th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) 2012 in Kolkata. Each of these tyres weighs 3,500 kg and has a total height of 11.7 feet.

Used for mining purposes in 240-tonne

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Michelin launches two new TyrePlus stores in Chennai & Coimbatore

Michelin Tyres, the world leader in tyre technology recently announced the launch of two new TyrePlus concept stores in Chennai & Coimbatore.

Through the two new touch points 'Mahendra Car Care Centre' in Chennai & 'Tyre Care' store in Coimbatore Michelin

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Michelin launches 3 new tyres in Paris

Michelin Tyres increased its global product portfolio by introducing 3 new set of tyres targeted specifically for a distinct segment in the automobile markets at the Paris Motor Show 2012.

Demonstrating its commitment to offering consumers the market's most comprehensive

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Falken Tyre Europe to supply Volkswagen Polo with winter tyres

Volkswagen has selected Falken to supply a derivative of its new Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre for the Polo. The OE-approved 185/60R15 85H tyres is the second contract the Japanese tyre manufacturer has secured with Volkswagen this year and follows the agreement

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Innovative tread pattern and compound deliver improved control and grip for new Falken Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre

A comprehensive set of ten product improvements has led to the creation of Falken's new Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre. The HS449, its name signifying the ten developments over the previous HS439, incorporates tread, compound and construction changes to improve

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Michelin launches new concept store 'TyrePlus' in Ahmedabad

Michelin Tyres announced the launch of its concept store 'TyrePlus' in Ahmedabad. The new launch is a part of expanding its network of distributors in Gujarat through its state-of-the-art concept store TyrePlus.

The opening ceremony was attended by

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Nissan declares 'Easy-Fill Tire Alert' - A signature innovation on all newly designed models

Nissan confirmed plans to make the 'Easy-Fill Tire Alert' system available on all future models it brings to market beginning in 2013. This safety feature, which also bolsters fuel economy, is one of the automaker’s latest innovations. It currently comes standard on all

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Michelin launches two new concept stores ‘TyrePlus’ in Hyderabad

Michelin Tyres announced the launch of 2 new concept stores ‘TyrePlus’ in Hyderabad. Through the new touch points Michelin will bring a state-of-the-art retail experience for the people of Hyderabad.

The opening ceremony was attended by B. Kumar, Country Head-Distribution,

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Falken confirmed as factory tyre supplier for Volkswagen Up!

Falken Tyres has announced that it will supply OEM factory fit tyres to the VW Up! city car. VW is thus the first European automobile manufacturer to commit to Falken's high performance products and specify the Japanese tyre producer as an OEM supplier. The announcement

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Goodyear wins Bombardier original equipment fitment

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to expand its line-up of original equipment aircraft fitments.

The tyre manufacturer has announced that it will supply its Goodyear Flight Radial tyre to the new Bombardier Global 7000 and Global 8000

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Falken’s launches new flagship Azenis FK453 high-performance tyre

Falken has announced that its strongest and quietest ultra high-performance tyre, the Azenis FK453 is to go on sale in the UK. For the first time, it will offer a Y speed rating (for 186 mph or 300 km/h) version. A replacement for the Japanese firm’s FK452, revered

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Apollo Tyres continues to invest in South Africa

Apollo Tyres' Chairman, Onkar S. Kanwar, recently inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Component Preparation Unit at the Ladysmith tyre manufacturing facility in South Africa. This 6,500 sq m unit, with a potential for further expansion to facilitate future growth,

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