Toyo Tire’s Open Country SUV tires helped the Japanese motorsport team, Wisteria, secure the XC-2S class victory at the third round of the XCR Sprint Cup Series on June 13, 2026, competing in a Subaru Forester.

Revived in 2022, the XCR Sprint Cup is a cross-country rally championship for off-road vehicles. Previously held only in Hokkaido, the series expanded to Honshu in 2026 following growing participation and national interest.

In the race, adaptability to the varied surfaces, especially on narrow forest roads, is crucial. In addition to the unique friction changes of rough unpaved roads, precise line setting and stable traction performance on narrow, technical sections will determine the outcome.

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As the demand for practical, year‑round tire solutions that can handle changing road and weather conditions increases, Cooper Tires has announced plans to strengthen its all‑season portfolio across passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles.

The expanded all-season range is designed to deliver reliable, well-balanced performance and durability for real-world driving across the EMEA region.

The portfolio delivers 89% strong and competitive market coverage fitting key European vehicles, ensuring customers have access to the right all‑season solutions. Covering passenger cars, SUVs and vans, the range includes Cooper All Season and Cooper All Season Van, with both ranges featuring the 3PMSF marking.

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Nexen Tire has been selected to supply original equipment tires for the facelifted version of Hyundai Motor Company’s flagship sedan, The New Grandeur.

The company will supply its N’Fera Supreme S ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire for premium vehicles. Following its OE supply for the initial version of the seventh-generation Grandeur, Nexen Tire is continuing its collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company on its flagship sedan through the supply of OE tires for this new facelifted version.

The New Grandeur features the Seamless Horizon Lamp, Pleos Connect, the company’s next-generation infotainment system, and other.

The N’Fera Supreme S is equipped with sound-absorbing materials incorporating Nexen Tire’s proprietary noise reduction system (NRS) technology, reducing resonance noise generated during driving.

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The latest generation of the all-electric compact Renault Twingo has been fitted with original equipment tires from Continental – 18-inch Continental EcoContact 7 – as standard worldwide.

The 18-inch tire has earned top ratings on the EU tire label for energy efficiency and rolling noise, and meets key requirements expected for electric vehicles today: low rolling resistance to help maximize driving range and low rolling noise for a quieter, more pleasant driving experience.

The EcoContact 7 achieves high energy efficiency through a new rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology. This technology uses new materials in the tire’s carcass, liner and sidewall to reduce internal friction and lower rolling resistance.

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As part of a strategic partnership, Continental has developed a highly efficient tire for Renault Group‘s innovation teams with up to 35% lower rolling resistance than required for the EU tire label’s top A rating. For a vehicle with a battery range of 500km, this translates to approximately an additional 30km of range per charge – roughly the distance from Paris to Versailles.

The starting point for the tire was Continental’s EcoContact 7, which was then adapted to Renault Group’s requirements. The tire maker combined a specially modified tread compound with a customized sidewall design and an optimized tire construction.

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Pirelli will remain the exclusive tire supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship through 2028 after the FIA exercised an option to extend its existing agreement with Formula One Management and the Italian manufacturer by one year.

It will also continue to be the exclusive tire supplier to the the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship and F1 Academy. It has been the exclusive partner of Formula 1 since 2011, having been present in the series since the inaugural race in 1950.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said, “Pirelli has been an important partner to the FIA Formula One World Championship for many years, providing a consistently high standard of performance, innovation and safety at the highest level of our sport.

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Launched in 2025, the Michelin X Line Grip D commercial truck drive tire delivers strong traction, long mileage and improved efficiency. Responding to market demand, the tire maker has now expanded the range with a new X Line Grip D pre-mold retread and additional sizes for long-haul and regional applications across North America.

“The expansion of the Michelin X Line Grip D lineup reflects our commitment to delivering unmatched performance across every mile of the tire’s life,” said Yahn Heurlin, vice president of B2B marketing for Michelin North America. “Fleets have validated the performance of the Michelin Line Grip D tire in real-world conditions, and now we are expanding that same trusted performance through an additional size offering and a retread solution engineered to deliver the same performance as the new tire.”

At the heart of the X Line Grip D tire is the Michelin Duracore casing, which has been engineered for maximum durability and retreadability and designed to deliver up to a million miles with up to four retreads, the tire maker said, adding that the casing can help fleets achieve extended tire life while reducing total cost of ownership.

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Pirelli has expanded its gravel tire range with the launch of the new Cinturato Gravel RH and Cinturato Gravel RM, manufactured at the company’s Milan-Bollate facility using FSC-certified natural rubber.

The R denotes their race-oriented focus, while H (Hard) and M (Mixed) indicate the terrain conditions each model is optimized for, in line with the nomenclature already established across Pirelli’s off-road range.

The Cinturato Gravel RH and RM continue the evolution of Pirelli’s gravel range, combining performance, control and reliability through expertise gained in motorsport and cross-country mountain biking. Both models form part of Pirelli’s premium High-Performance Line (HP-Line), which is designed and manufactured in Italy.

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Hankook Tire has hosted a kick-off event for the ‘Development of Tire Manufacturing Technologies Using Sustainable Materials’ project carried out out as part of South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE)’s 2026 Environmental Technology Development Program.

The initiative seeks to accelerate Korea’s circular economy by securing high-quality recycled raw materials from end-of-life tires and advancing their commercialization in tire manufacturing. It consists of two key workstreams: the development of technologies for producing premium recycled feedstock from waste tires; and the establishment of tire manufacturing technologies using sustainable materials.

Participation in the national project expands existing private-sector research into a broader collaborative ecosystem involving industry, academia and research institutions.

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Magna Tyres has acquired Forrez, a Belgium-based tire specialist and mobility service provider. This is the sixth strategic acquisition completed by Magna Tires Group in just a few years.

Founded in Belgium, Forrez built a strong reputation over decades as a trusted partner in tire services, fleet solutions, industrial tires and vehicle maintenance. The company is recognized for its technical expertise, strong customer relationships and high service standards across the transportation, industrial, agricultural and automotive sectors.

Magna Tyres president Michael de Ruijter commented, “The growth of Magna Tyres Group over the past years has been driven by a clear long-term vision: building a strong international organization with local expertise at its core.

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