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Sumitomo Rubber Achieves Level 3 in Automotive SPICE Certification

on October 21, 2025 in Tires

Sumitomo Rubber has achieved process capability level 3 in Automotive SPICE, the international framework for evaluating automotive software development maturity, as confirmed by an assessment from third-party certifier SGS Japan. The milestone recognizes that the company has established software development processes compliant with international standards. Sumitomo Rubber plans to build on the achievement to accelerate development of its growth business,...

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Toyo Tires Advances New Technology Framework THiiiNK

on October 14, 2025 in Tires

Toyo Tires on October 2 announced its new technology framework “THiiiNK,” which represents an evolution of the company’s foundational tire design technologies through innovation and integration. The framework organizes and unites three core technologies: materials technology to meet next-generation lifestyle needs, simulation technology to deliver the high performance customers demand, and design technology to further enhance the balance between functionality...

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Toyo Tires to Establish New R&D Center at Serbian Plant

on October 6, 2025 in Tires

Toyo Tires has announced plans to build a new research and development facility within the premises of its Serbia Plant located in Inđija. The new facility will serve as the company’s European R&D Center and is scheduled to begin operations in January 2027. The total investment for the project amounts to approximately 5 billion yen ($33.26 million), and the center...

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Toyo Tires Conducts Tire Safety Awareness Activities in Itami

on October 3, 2025 in Tires

On September 23, 2025, during the nationwide Autumn Traffic Safety Campaign, the Toyo Tires Group participated in the “Traffic Safety Festa in Itami 2025,” held at the Hanshin Driving School and organized by the Itami Traffic Safety Council, to carry out tire safety awareness activities. The company set up its original driving simulator, allowing visitors to experience differences in braking...

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Michelin Japan Hosts the Michelin Guide Ceremony Tokyo 2026

on October 2, 2025 in Tires

Michelin Japan held the Michelin Guide Ceremony Tokyo 2026 on September 25 at The Westin Tokyo in Meguro Ward, Tokyo. Alongside the ceremony, the company hosted a media briefing to present the history and overview of the Michelin Guide and to announce the latest list of establishments featured in the new edition. In his opening remarks, Gen Sudo, President of...

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Dunlop Tire Holds National TB Tire Service Contest

on September 30, 2025 in Tires

The Dunlop Tire Shop Group (DTS), a tire sales arm of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, held the 15th “DTS National TB Tire Service Contest” on September 8–9 at Twin Messe Shizuoka in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The contest aims to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient tire replacement work for truck and bus (TB) tires, to standardize work procedures, improve worker safety,...

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