Sumitomo Rubber announced on May 8 that it completed on May 7 the acquisition of the Dunlop trademark and other rights for four-wheel tires in Europe, North America, and Oceania from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Sumitomo Rubber paid $631 million for the trademark and contractual rights, as well as transition support costs related to the transition of Dunlop...
The 20th China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) 2025 will be held in Shanghai on September 3 to 5, 2025. One of the largest tire trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region, CITEXPO is organized by Haifu International Exhibition Service and will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in the city’s Pudong district. CITEXPO is a business...
Toyo Tires is providing electric carts equipped with airless tires under development as a participating supplier for the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. To support the expo’s organizers, staff, and stakeholders in reducing travel time and improving efficiency within the venue, the company is supplying electric cart vehicles fitted with maintenance-free airless tires called “noair.” Five carts are provided for the mobility...
Bridgestone announced that it will raise the manufacturer’s shipping prices for tires marketed in Japan. The price increase will take effect for summer tires starting June 1 and for winter tires starting September 1. The price increases will be applied to domestic aftermarket tires (summer and winter), tubes, and flaps, and will range from 6 to 8% (average for each...
Bridgestone has developed a unique on-vehicle collection method to assess the environmental impact of tire and road wear particles (TRWP). TRWP is dust generated by the friction between tires and road surfaces, consisting of a mixture of tire tread and road pavement materials. The company visualized the dispersion of particles like TRWP using a combination of high-speed cameras and laser...
Yokohama Rubber has been selling the Advan V61, a tire designed for premium SUVs, since March. This tire primarily targets medium and large premium SUVs, which have been growing in popularity in recent years. Deliveries as an original equipment tire for new vehicles began in 2022, and with an eye on expanding replacement demand in the repair market, the company...
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