Yokohama Rubber has begun deliveries of BluEarth-GT AE51 and BluEarth-FE AE30 tires for use as new-vehicle (OE) tires for Toyota’s new Prius launched in Japan and overseas in January and for the Prius PHEV scheduled for launch in spring. The installed sizes are 195/50R19 88H for BluEarth-GT AE51 and 195/60R17 90H for BluEarth-FE AE30. BluEarth is Yokohama Rubber’s global tire...
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Toyoda Gosei, a manufacturer of rubber and polymer products in the Toyota Group, has developed a highly tactile synthetic leather steering wheel for users who prefer leather-free steering wheels that do not use animal-based genuine leather. The steering wheel has been adopted in the leather-free package of the Lexus RX released by Toyota. In order to respond to diverse market...
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Michelin Japan has begun supplying its Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, a premium SUV tire, as OE for Toyota’s new-model Lexus RX. The Michelin Pilot lineup makes use of the cutting-edge technologies that Michelin has built up by taking part in races around the world. And with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, the company has designed a sports tire...
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Sumitomo Rubber has begun deliveries of Dunlop Enasave EC300+ tires for use on Toyota’s new Sienta model. The tire sizes are 185/65R15 88S and 185/60R15 84H. The new Sienta was fully remodeled for the first time in seven years based on the concept of supporting people’s daily lives from the user’s viewpoint. In addition to a spacious interior and the...
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Sumitomo Rubber has begun deliveries of Falken Azenis FK510 SUV tires for use on the new Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport, which began selling in August. The tire size is 215/50R18 92V. The Azenis FK510 SUV achieves high wet performance and a high level of handling stability, and is featured in the Yaris Cross GR Sport vehicle catalog as a...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) began domestic and international deliveries in May of its ADVAN V 61 tire for use as original equipment on new bZ4X sport utility vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp.’s (TYO:7203) first battery electric vehicle (BEV). Available in size 235/60R18 103H, the new tire has received the Technology Development Award among Toyota’s annual supplier awards in recognition of...
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