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Vipal Rubber Expands Production in the USA and Consolidates Focus in the Independent Market
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:10:12 +0000In an unprecedented event held in Nashville, company gathered independent retreaders to reinforce the strategy for growth in the North American market Vipal Rubber held between April 8 and 10 in Nashville, Tennessee, the first edition of the Independents Day, a meeting that was a milestone for the company’s new moment in the North American […]
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Kumho Tire’s Jack Shanahan Secures Third at Formula Drift Season Opener
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:44:25 +0000Racing on KUMHO Ecsta V730 Tires, Shanahan Takes the Podium at Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round One: The Streets of Long Beach Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, proudly announces that KUMHO driver Jack Shanahan placed third at Round One of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship. Racing on KUMHO Ecsta V730 […]
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Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo Returns to Panama from August 12–14, 2026
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:10:27 +0000Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo, the largest trade show for auto and truck parts, tires, and lubricants in Latin America and the Caribbean, will hold its 16th edition from August 12–14 at the Panama Convention Center. The event will feature more than 600 international manufacturers and suppliers and attract over 5,000 buyers, distributors, wholesalers […]
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Tire Industry Project-Supported Study Introduces Advanced Model for Simulating Movement of Tire and Road Wear Particles Through Soil and Waterways
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:59:04 +0000The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has announced the publication of a scientific study that introduces one of the most advanced models for understanding the movement and concentrations of tire and road wear particles (TRWP) in land and freshwater. The mass balance model as it is known presents a methodology to track and predict with high […]
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Kumho Tire U.S.A. Pledges $25,000 to Tire Industry Association Scholarship Fund
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:50:06 +0000Kumho Tire U.S.A. Pledges $25,000 to Tire Industry Association Scholarship Fund Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, is proud to announce a pledge of $25,000 in support of the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Tire Industry Scholarship program, created in partnership with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). KUMHO has committed […]
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MAXAM Tire Expands MS406 Line with New 45/65R45
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:08:56 +0000Providing a heavier-duty solution for OTR applications MAXAM Tire continues to strengthen its off-the-road product offering with the introduction of a new 45/65R45 size in the MS406 E4/L4 tire line. Designed to meet the demands of heavy loader applications, the expanded size delivers customers another high-value option built for performance, durability and long-term operating efficiency. […]
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Pirelli: P Zero R with Motorsport DNA for the New Audi RS 5 and RS 3 Competition Limited
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:54:07 +0000The compound brings Audi Sport’s character to both road and track: from the new hybrid era of the Ingolstadt-based company to the exclusive RS 3 competition limited Pirelli has developed bespoke versions of the P Zero R for the new Audi RS 5 and the RS 3 competition limited. The goal is to ensure driving pleasure in everyday […]
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Petlas Introduces PtxMD51 for Underground Mining Applications
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:14:58 +0000Petlas Tire Corporation has expanded its off-the-road product range with the introduction of PtxMD51, a new L-5 type tire developed for underground mining loaders and trucks operating in severe service conditions. Designed with an extra deep tread and an all-steel radial construction, PtxMD51 is built to perform in environments where wear, impact, and cut risks […]
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NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Renault Korea’s FILANTE
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:02:52 +0000ROADIAN GTX all-season tires in 19-inch fitment selected for Renault FILANTE Supply covers both domestic Korean market and export models destined for Latin America and the Middle East NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced that it is supplying original equipment (OE) tires for the Renault FILANTE, a crossover model produced by Renault Korea. […]
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Ironman Introduces iMOVE Sport G2 All-Season Ultra High-Performance Tire
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:20:12 +0000Next‑generation tire delivers longer tread life, enhanced wet traction and performance for modern sedans, CUVs and SUVs Ironman Tires has introduced the iMOVE Sport G2, a next-generation all-season ultra high-performance tire designed to meet the evolving demands of modern sport sedans, performance crossovers and select electric vehicles. The Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 builds on the […]
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