World tire news
French government will fight the closure of the Bridgestone plant
The French government is exploring all options to prevent the closure of the Bridgestone tire plant in Bethune. This was announced on Thursday 17 September by the Minister of Finance and Economy of the country Bruno Le Maire.
Sep 21, 2020
Toyo to invest €364 million in Serbian tire factory by the end of 2023
Japanese company Toyo Tire plans to invest 364 million euros in its tire plant in Serbia by the end of 2023. This was reported by the authorities of the city of Indzhiya, where the Toyo plant is located.
Sep 20, 2020
Michelin turns tire factory into a business park
After successfully converting its former Scottish tire plant in Dundee into an innovative business park, Michelin announced plans to revitalize its tire plant in Bamberg, Germany.
Sep 19, 2020
Bridgestone to close French tire plant
Bridgestone has announced a "cessation of all activity" at its French plant in Bethune, which employs 863 people.
Sep 18, 2020
Goodyear airship returns to Europe
The famous Goodyear airship returns to European racing 35 years after it was last seen over a circuit in Europe.
Sep 17, 2020
Continental plans to close tire plant in Germany
Continental plans to close its tire plant in Aachen by the end of 2021, but the final decision on the issue has not yet been made.
Sep 17, 2020
Rubber has once again become a strategically important raw material for the European Union
The European Tire and Rubber Manufacturers Association welcomed the decision of the European Union to include natural rubber in its list of strategically important raw materials.
Sep 16, 2020
UK to ban sales of low quality tires
The UK government plans to ban the sale of tires that do not meet the required performance criteria under EU regulations.
Sep 15, 2020
Yokohama to build new tire plant in India
Yokohama Rubber plans to build a new industrial tire plant in Vishakhapatnam, India, Andhra Pradesh for $165 million.
Sep 15, 2020
Chinese tire manufacturers are catching up with world leaders
Eleven major Chinese tire manufacturers, including Linglong, Doublestar, General Science and Aeolus, recorded total sales of 4.8 billion euros for the first half of 2020.
Sep 14, 2020