Tires

Pirelli Joins JATMA as Associate Member

Pirelli Japan joined the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) as an Associate Member on January 18. As an associate member, the company will actively participate in related activities and cooperate in the five required activities, namely tire recycling, statistical surveys, public relations, accident prevention and recalls....

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Toyo Tires Presents Open Country and Proxes Brands at Tokyo Auto Salon

“Toyo Tires has always been committed to manufacturing products so that people will share the opinion that Toyo Tires has a taste that is different from others,” company president Takashi Shimizu said during a presentation at the Toyo Tires booth on the first day of the Tokyo Auto Salon held in January. “Tires support the driving of cars, and the...

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Bridgestone Transfers Russian Operations to Investment Firm

Bridgestone Europe has transferred its Russian operations to S8 Capital, a Russian investment company. The company has already obtained approval from the relevant authorities. The transfer includes the passenger car tire plant in Ulyanovsk and the sales company in Moscow. Bridgestone began full-scale operations in Russia in 1998, but ceased all production activities in Russia in March 2022. As part...

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JATMA Holds New Year’s Reception in Tokyo

On January 18, the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) held its New Year’s Reception in Tokyo. JATMA chairman and president of Yokohama Rubber Masataka Yamaishi gave an opening address, saying, “The world situation is having a great impact not only on the political front, but also on the global economy. Until now, there has been a major trend of...

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Continental Tire Japan to Launch New All-Season Tire

Continental Tire Japan will on February 15 launch AllSeasonContact 2, an all-season tire that offers superior safety and driving pleasure in all weather conditions. The product will be available in 49 sizes ranging from 15 to 21 inches, and will be expanded gradually. The tire features a new tread pattern design, rubber compound, and carcass structure, and the combination of...

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Michelin Japan to Launch New Anakee Road Tire for Adventure Bikes

Michelin Tire Japan will from January 25 sequentially launch Michelin Anakee Road, a new tire for motorcycle adventure bikes. This tire is developed specifically for adventure models that specialize in on-road riding. It offers stable handling performance required for on-road driving and excellent grip in wet conditions, as well as a new compound with enhanced durability, providing a sense of...

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