Asian capacity, fleet AI, sustainability and worn-tyre rules shaped the global tyre industry during the week ending 12 July.
Michelin has confirmed the global rollout schedule for the XHA3, its new-generation construction tyre for loaders, articulated dump trucks and graders.
New EU vehicle safety requirements for passenger cars and vans include tests for worn tyres, increasing attention on wet grip performance throughout a tyre’s usable life.
This week the Future Tyre Industry Hub explored developments across manufacturing, sustainability, connected fleets, corporate leadership and commercial distribution.
Pirelli will license RIDEsense software and take a 24.99% stake to expand Cyber Tyre functions.
The Tire Cologne 2026 highlighted smarter manufacturing, circularity, connected fleets and Europe’s continued role.
Tyre News Media names Around the Bead as Founding Content Partner of its Future Tyre Industry Hub.
Tyre News Media adds a wholesale and distribution section to track a key tyre industry channel.
Kumho Tyre’s OMNI RING concept gains Red Dot recognition after earlier iF Design Award success.
Pirelli, Nokian Tyres and Hankook Tire feature in TIME’s 2026 sustainability ranking.