Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) recently announced that it has started supplying its Proxes R56M to Mazda Motor Corp. (TYO:7261) for use as an OE tire in the automaker’s new crossover SUV. Named the Mazda CX-30, this new SUV launched in Japan on Oct. 24. The Proxes R56M employs a newly combined rubber compound brought about by Nano Balance Technology, a...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) is reconstructing an existing technological development base in Kodaira, Japan, to build the Bridgestone Innovation Park. The rebuilt facilities here will form a globally oriented base from which to achieve innovation as the company positions 2020 as the start of a new era of value creation. Bridgestone Innovation Park will serve as a composite area. On top...
Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) has announced plans to launch the Nanoenergy M176, a ribbed truck and bus tire that is able to reduce rolling resistance by around 9 percent – and in turn improve fuel efficiency – when compared to the company’s existing products. The new tire is set to hit the Japanese market this upcoming January. Making use of...
Pirelli & C. S.p.A. recently announced that it has developed the Cyber Tyre, a new tire capable of transmitting information over 5G networks. The technology developed by Pirelli for this utilizes the potential of 5G to inform the vehicle and driver about all sorts of road surface conditions. Going forward, the tire will be able to convey data on tire...
Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) announced on Nov. 28 that it intends to sell off half of the stock that it holds in Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108), a company with which Toyo Tires has business and capital partnerships. Back in 2008, the two companies formed a capital partnership to help establish a strong relationship of trust. And now, Toyo Tires says, this...
Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) recently announced that European sales subsidiary Toyo Tire Europe GmbH will be setting up a booth at this year’s Essen Motor Show, which is set to be held over Nov. 29 – Dec. 8. The booth will feature a number of different cars, helping Toyo Tires to show its company philosophy to the world. This will...
