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.

Brussels – The European Commission has announced that it is not imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on the imports of Chinese passenger car and light truck tires.

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 ...

Trelleborg, Sweden – Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TSS) has signed and finalised a deal to acquire Austria-based tooling and automation specialist Nexus Elastomer Molds GmbH.

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 ...