Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it is supplying its ADVAN V61 tires to Lexus for use as original equipment (OE) tires on the new RZ, the Lexus brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), which was launched in Japan and other countries, including in Europe and Asia, from this March. The […]
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that a car running on its ADVAN global flagship brand racing tires was the overall winner of the second round of the 2023 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) held on March 31–April 1. The winning car was fitted with ADVAN A005 tires for dry conditions and […]
Nashville, Tennessee, April 3, 2023 – General Motors recognized Hankook Tire & Technology as a 2022 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 31st annual Supplier of the Year event in San Antonio recently. GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing customers […]
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that the motorsports tire production line at its Mishima Plant has shifted its use of electric power completely to renewable energy-generated electric power (hereafter, renewable-energy electricity) from this January. Tires produced on this line will contribute to carbon neutrality in motorsports events held in Japan and around […]
YOKOHAMA to launch new flagship the BluEarth-XT AE61 Tire YOKOHAMA is proud to share this innovative and unique product with both regular and potential new customers. the new line promises sustainable, long-lasting, and efficient drivership. BluEarth is a YOKOHAMA global tire brand based on the concept of being “environmentally, human, and socially friendly. The BluEarth-XT […]
In this report, Toyo Tire introduces Open Country A/T III tire concepts and features. The Open Country A/T III all-terrain tire delivers solid off-road traction with responsive and predictable on-road handling. With a strong focus on wet performance, durability, and wear life, and using Toyo’s proprietary T-mode tire development and modeling techniques, Toyo offers advanced […]
Appointment of the first female outside director to improve board diversity and governance Aim to maximize shareholder value by focusing on improving corporate governance To continue various sustainability efforts for board operations, governance charter, and community coexistence Seoul, Korea, March 17, 2023 – Hankook & Company has announced its commitment to maximizing shareholder value by […]
Neu-Isenburg, Germany, January 17, 2023 – Global leading tire company Hankook and Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini Squadra Corse have joined forces. As of the 2023 season, the premium tire maker is now official technical partner and exclusive tire supplier of Lamborghini Super Trofeo. The renowned international one-make cup comprises three series, held on four continents. […]
