Bridgestone has unveiled its latest high-speed radial tire, the Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service 3 (VHS3). Engineered for mobile all-terrain cranes, the VHS3 is designed to enhance both vehicle and fleet performance. It delivers improved wear life and contributes to reduced downtime and maintenance costs.

Compared to its predecessor, the Bridgestone VHS2, the VHS3 provides up to 12% longer wear life. Bridgestone has achieved this through a new, advanced rubber compound technology, alongside an optimized contact area that minimizes irregular wear.

Bridgestone’s latest launch combines longer wear life with improved grip and stability on highways and off-road terrain, enabled by a new tread design with wide grooves and extended lug blocks.

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Continental has announced the Conti Eco HT 5 trailer tire, which completes the company’s fifth-generation Conti Eco portfolio for freight transportation. It joins the Conti Eco HS 5 steer tire and Conti Eco HD 5 drive tire as part of a coordinated tire range designed to reduce rolling resistance, operating costs and fuel consumption.

Developed for regional and long-distance transportation, the Conti Eco HT 5 extends the Conti Eco Generation 5 range to the trailer axle. Although trailer tires are not driven, they contribute to the rolling resistance of a truck and trailer combination. Reducing rolling resistance at the trailer axle can therefore help lower fuel consumption and vehicle-related CO2 emissions during operation.

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ACE Laboratories and Abdallah Consulting have announced the launch of VericarbSM, an independent certification program designed to verify that materials produced and marketed as recovered carbon black (rCB) meet the program’s defined criteria for rCB.

Recovered carbon black – produced from end-of-life tires through pyrolysis – has emerged as a key sustainable alternative to virgin carbon black in rubber and polymer applications. But as a newer market, it has lacked the standardization and independent verification that consumers, compounders and investors rely on in established material supply chains. VericarbSM was created to close that gap.

Certification under the VericarbSM program includes independent material characterization and rubber performance data, giving all stakeholders a consistent, credible basis for evaluating rCB products.

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Tires used in regional haul operations face variable road conditions and frequent stop-start driving. According to Michelin, the X Multi Energy D2 is designed to combine durability with reduced rolling resistance to support fuel efficiency and lower operating costs.

“Michelin is driven by a deep commitment to understanding the needs and challenges customers face every day,” said Yahn Heurlin, VP of B2B marketing at Michelin North America. “This customer-first mindset inspires the development of purpose-built solutions designed to address real-world pain points and help fleets operate more efficiently.”

The tire features an updated tread pattern and compound designed to resist tread damage from high-torque vehicles and stop-start regional driving.

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Pirelli will again make its E1089 soft-compound development front tire available to Moto2 riders at the Austrian Grand Prix, following its debut at the Aragón Grand Prix. The development specification uses a different compound from the SC1 soft tire while retaining the same structure. Pirelli says the E1089 could provide greater stability under braking at the Red Bull Ring, which features numerous braking zones and significant deceleration. The front allocation also includes the SC1 tire, allowing riders to compare the two specifications.

At the rear, Pirelli will retain last year’s allocation, with the SCX supersoft available to riders.

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European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull and Hankook have agreed a multiyear original equipment (OE) tire supply partnership, running from July 2026 to June 2030. The agreement marks Hankook’s return to the European commercial-vehicle OE market and covers trailer tires including the Smart Line long-distance, Smart Flex regional and local distribution and Smart Work off-road ranges.

“The development of the European logistics market opens up new potential for close partnerships in the commercial vehicle tire segment, which is increasingly important to us from a strategic perspective,” said Jongho Park, president and COO of Hankook Tire Europe. “As an industry leader, Schmitz Cargobull has particularly high standards in terms of quality, performance, efficiency and sustainability.

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Yokohama Europe has announced the appointment of Giuseppe La Iacona, who joined the company on September 15, taking on key leadership responsibilities aimed at supporting the continued growth and consolidation of Yokohama across the European market.

With more than 20 years of experience in the tire industry, La Iacona has held senior roles spanning sales, marketing, business development, country management and international customer management across European markets. His experience will support Yokohama Europe’s organizational development and expansion of business opportunities across the region.

Reporting directly to Takashi Maki, CEO of Yokohama Europe, La Iacona has been appointed to several key positions within the European organization.

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Continental has announced that by the end of 2027, it plans to add more than 650 new tire sizes across its product lines for the original equipment (OE) and replacement markets, responding to demand from larger, heavier and more powerful vehicles and electrified powertrains. Ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires are defined as tires measuring 18in and above.

“With our expanded UHP portfolio, we are responding directly to the increasing demands of modern vehicles,” said Edwin Goudswaard, head of research and development for Continental’s Tires group sector. “This enables us to offer our customers around the world even more tailored solutions for safety, efficiency and driving dynamics.”

Growing importance of high-performance tires

High-performance tires for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles have become an increasingly important part of Continental’s business.

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Nokian Tyres has introduced the Powerproof E, a premium summer tire developed for drivers in Central and Southern Europe. The tire achieves an A rating across all three EU tire-label categories – rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise – across the product range.

The ratings reflect a balance of energy efficiency, wet-weather safety and driving comfort in a single product.

“Whether the priority is maximizing range and efficiency or achieving confidence and comfort in wet conditions, drivers should not have to compromise on safety,” said Tommi Alhola, senior vice president of passenger car tires, Central Europe at Nokian Tyres.

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According to Continental, the ContiMotion EVO combines several product improvements and is aimed at riders who value a balanced combination of riding pleasure, safety and mileage.

“With the ContiMotion EVO, we’re offering a versatile sport touring tire,” said Christoph Ettenhuber, head of the motorcycle tires business field at Continental. “It combines intuitive handling with reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions – all while delivering impressive mileage for everyday use.”

Technical upgrades

Compared with its predecessor, the ContiMotion EVO features several technical updates. New carcass materials are intended to improve stability and consistency, supporting handling and riding dynamics.

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