In truck tires and connected fleet services (SR2), Michelin expects OE markets outside China to remain negative over the final quarter of 2025, while Europe is continuing to recover from a low base.

Milan, Italy – Pirelli has reported 2025 as a “record year” for innovation, with awards won in tests and the recognition for its cyber tire technology, by independent bodies and magazines.

Nagoya, Japan – Sumitomo Riko has announced the construction of a new automotive hose production plant in Bawal, Haryana, as part of a strategy to expand hose production at its Indian subsidiary ...

Tokyo – Global natural rubber futures have gained across all major exchanges, supported by continued physical demand, arbitrage activity and speculative buying. During the week ended 9 Jan, prices ...

According to ESA, the ECHA committee will conduct two consultation surveys: A sector-specific survey which will focus on specific evaluations of PFAS uses across 14 sectors, as well as PFAS ...

Beijing – China has criticised the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), describing aspects of the scheme as “unfair” and “discriminatory” towards the country. The warning came ...

London – Michelin has warned of wide ranging uncertainties around its fourth-quarter performance, citing a volatile business environment, weakened volumes and the impact of tariffs on its business.

UPM has started manufacturing the first commercial product at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany, marking a milestone in the start-up of what it calls Europe’s larges ...

Shenzhen, China – Chinese tire maker Haian Group has announced plans for a major all-steel engineering tire project in Russia, as part of a strategy to strengthen its position in the giant ...

Beijing – China has extended anti-dumping duties on the imports of EPDM from the US, EU and South Korea for another five years, according to a recent announcement by commerce ministry Mofcom. The ...

Clermont-Ferrand, France – Michelin has agreed to acquire US-based Cooley Group and Tex Tech Industries, in two transactions aimed at reinforcing its Polymer Composite Solutions business, the tire ...

To be showcased during the CES 2026 in Las Vegas later this month, the technology taps Michelin’s SmartLoad and SmartWear technologies, deployed via Sonatus ‘AI Director’, to deliver “real-time ...