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Sinopec synthetic rubber output falls 17% in first half

Added: 28 Sep 2026

Chinese petrochemicals major reports higher selling prices as chemicals business narrows losses

Evonik to expand silicone production in Germany, China

Evonik confirms takeover approach from BASF

Added: 28 Sep 2026

German chemicals group says no talks currently taking place

Prometeon in tie-up to advance tire inspection automation

Added: 28 Sep 2026

Collaboration with Rockwell, Tekna targets more consistent quality control, production data

Kumho expands Australian tire distribution capacity

Added: 28 Sep 2026

New Melbourne centre increases storage capacity by more than 60% amid growing EV, 4x4 demand

World new car registrations down 7% in May

New EU car registrations rise 5.3% in first eight months

Added: 28 Sep 2026

Battery-electric vehicles increase market share from 15.8% to 21.7% in 2026

Rubber & Tire Industry in Numbers

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Review of the key figures and data to emerge over the last seven days from leading players worldwide

FBI: Vehicles 'increasingly vulnerable' to remote access

EVs almost double tire-defect rates, UK study finds

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Vehicle rental association links increased tire defects to vehicle weight, platform design

Toyoda Gosei to build automotive parts plant in India

Added: 25 Sep 2026

New Maharashtra facility to produce airbags alongside interior and exterior components

Endurica leader to receive top ACS rubber science award

Added: 25 Sep 2026

Founder and president Dr. Will Mars will be recognised at upcoming Global Polymer Summit

CovationBio reaches commercial production of bio-based materials

Added: 25 Sep 2026

US startup working with Insite brand on new athletic insoles