Apollo Tyres has launched the Vredestein Superpasso Pro Cotton, an all-new road bicycle tire developed for elite-level road racing and competitive time trials. Positioned as the new flagship of Vredestein’s road bicycle tire range, it will be available in tubeless-ready and tube-type models in 28mm and 30mm sizes from August.

The Superpasso Pro Cotton features a premium-grade, high-density 320 TPI cotton casing, lightweight construction and advanced tread compound. These are designed to support rapid acceleration, handling and predictable cornering control. The casing also contributes to ride comfort and feedback from the road.

The tire incorporates Apollo’s TriComp technology, which uses multiple rubber compounds across the tread and shoulders.

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Technical collaboration between the R&D teams at Pirelli and Porsche has resulted in another milestone for the partners, with the development of tires for the first all-electric Cayenne.

Pirelli has developed six tailor-made tire fitments through an entirely virtual design process, each engineered to match the vehicle’s different characteristics across varying seasonal conditions. These include the fifth-generation P Zero and the P Zero R for the high-performance Cayenne Turbo. The range also includes two winter tire options and one all-season tire. All are equipped with Pirelli’s Elect technology, specifically developed for electric mobility.

Pirelli adopted a fully virtual development approach, with every aspect of the new tire fitment tested before physical prototypes were produced, optimizing development times compared with traditional processes.

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The Galaxy all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) brand now includes two new flagship ranges – Hulk PSX and Everest PSX. According to brand owner Yokohama-ATG, the new tires build on Galaxy’s 100+ years’ legacy in delivering high-performance tire solutions.

Designed for off-road and utility applications, the Hulk PSX and Everest PSX tires reportedly ensure superior durability, longer life and enhanced traction across challenging terrains. According to Galaxy, they are engineered to provide excellent puncture resistance, stability and ride comfort, making them ideal for a wide range of utility and recreational operations.

Dyutiman Chattopadhyay, chief technology officer at Yokohama-ATG, said, “Building on its 100+ years legacy, Galaxy’s entry into the UTV/ATV category is a strategic step in strengthening its presence globally.

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Titan has launched the Titan ForestEdge tire line, engineered for the rigorous demands of modern forestry operations. The ForestEdge line expands Titan’s forestry product offerings and complements its Goodyear Logger Lug line.

Designed specifically for skidders, feller bunchers and other forestry machinery, the Titan ForestEdge line delivers a powerful combination of traction, stability and protection.

“Forestry environments are often extreme,” said Matt Werstein, product and engineering R&D manager for OTR at Titan. “With the Titan ForestEdge, we set out to provide a tire that not only stands up to some of the worst conditions but also helps boost productivity and lower total operating costs.

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Falken has engineered a custom version of its Azenis FK520 (NG0) tire for the latest Porsche Cayenne Electric.

The specially engineered OE Falken Azenis FK520 ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire bears the NG0 designation, reserved only for tires that have been developed, homologated and approved specifically to meet Porsche’s requirements. It will come factory-fit on the Cayenne Electric, with 255/55 R20 110Y XL tires on the front axle and 305/45 R20 116Y XL on the rear.

The FK520 (NG0) is available in combination with selected wheel designs offered through Porsche’s vehicle configurator.

Engineered for high performance 

The staggered tire set-up supports the characteristic chassis tuning of the Porsche Cayenne Electric and is designed to deliver a balanced combination of agility, traction and driving stability.

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Avon Tyres has introduced 11 new tires across its popular Cobra Chrome, Spirit ST and 3D Supersport lines, including seven new sizes and four established sizes that have been optimized to suit a wider range of motorcycles.

The latest additions answer market demands by increasing coverage across diverse model ranges, from older sports bikes to popular cruisers and small to medium displacement models from emerging brands.

The Cobra Chrome range has the largest expansion, with seven new specifications released. Four existing sizes have been upgraded with an increase in load and speed ratings, or have changed construction from bias to bias belted.

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Hankook has launched two new winter tires: the Winter I*cept Evo 4 for passenger cars and the Winter I*cept Evo 4 SUV. Both models offer improvements in rolling resistance and noise reduction compared to their predecessors, and a 15% increase in mileage over the previous generation, the tire maker said.

Hankook attributes the Winter I*cept Evo 4’s lower rolling resistance to a reduced curing temperature and improved silica dispersion, which it says contributes to lower fuel consumption and driving stability. Rolling noise has also been reduced through a reworked tread design featuring diagonally cut tread blocks and redesigned central grooves.

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Dealer and farmer insight was integral to the design of Titan’s new ITP CrossTrax tire, which has been engineered to improve UTV performance in demanding farm applications.

In early 2025, dealers shared recurring concerns around durability and downtime during Titan’s University Summit. Farmers reinforced those challenges during farm show conversations, emphasizing the need for a UTV tire designed specifically for farm use rather than recreational riding.

“Hearing this input directly from dealers and farmers was really eye opening,” said Todd Hinson, powersports product manager for the Titan Specialty Division. “CrossTrax is the result of taking those conversations seriously and acting on them.

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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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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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