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Kumho Tire, Lotte Innovate enter ‘smart tire technology’ partnership
Added: 28 Jan 2026
Programme targets autonomous vehicle demonstrations and data-driven tire systems

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui, Mitsubishi agree on western Japan olefins consolidation
Added: 28 Jan 2026
Combined ethylene output capacity to be reduced to 455ktpa from existing 951,000ktpa

EU new car registrations grow 1.8% in 2025
Added: 28 Jan 2026
Hybrid-electric cars remain ‘preferred choice’ with 34.5% market share

Sailun unveils €250m expansion project at Indonesian tire plant
Added: 27 Jan 2026
Chinese tire group to double passenger car tire capacity, adjust off-road output

Rubber futures rise on new speculative buying
Added: 27 Jan 2026
Open interest increases across exchanges, while trading volumes decline on most markets

Prinx rolls off first OTR giant tire at China plant
Added: 27 Jan 2026
Project to have production capacity for 10k giant tires, 85k engineering tires

UK startup HiiROC in link-up to produce sustainable carbon black
Added: 27 Jan 2026
Signs memorandum of understanding with Tokyo Gas to decarbonise customers’ operations

Michelin completes acquisition of Cooley Group
Added: 27 Jan 2026
US-based addition will strengthen industrial coated fabrics business

IOM3 Southern Africa joins IRCO
Added: 27 Jan 2026
Country marks first African member in organisation’s 60-Year History

Michelin starts production at Shanghai tire expansion project
Added: 26 Jan 2026
Phase II upgrade lifts capacity and targets high-performance, EV-focused tires
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