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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Nexen Tire has announced that it is has been selected to supply OE tires for the all-new Kia Seltos in North America and Europe, having previously supplied the N’Priz S and N’Fera AU7 for the Korean market in March.

For North America, the N’Priz S will be supplied in a 16in fitment in the United States and Canada. Compatible with electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles, the N’Priz S delivers excellent mileage performance and a quiet, comfortable ride.

For European markets including Germany, France and the Netherlands, summer tires will be supplied across multiple fitments. The N’ Fera Primus will be fitted in 16in and 18in specifications and the N’ Fera Sport in 19in-inch specifications.

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Toyo Tire’s Open Country H/T tire has been selected as original equipment (OE) for Mazda’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-5, which went on sale in the North American market in March 2026.

According to Mazda, the CX-5 offers greater comfort in a variety of daily driving situations through a spacious, tranquil interior, enhanced ride comfort and improved quietness.

The Open Country H/T was developed using two proprietary platform technologies: Nano Balance Technology for material design and T-Mode for tire design support. Toyo says these technologies were applied to help deliver the comfortable and confident driving characteristics targeted by Mazda.

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Continental has expanded its SportContact family with the SportContact 7 Force, an ultra‑ultra‑high‑performance summer tire engineered for selected high‑performance sports cars and which has will equip the new Brabus BODO, the global tuning company’s latest high-performance supercar.

The SportContact 7 Force was developed for maximum control at high speed on the road and on the racetrack. The dedicated derivative carries the BB sidewall identification, manufactured exclusively for Brabus.

Drawing on Continental’s tread concept seen in the SportContact 7, the SportContact 7 Force responds quickly to changing loads to keep control high and reactions precise even at high speeds.

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Lamborghini’s Fenomeno Roadster supercar has been equipped with two custom-engineered Potenza tires from official technical partner Bridgestone, designed to maximize performance on road and track.

Only 15 units of the open-top Lamborghinis are planned, each featuring a 1080 CV V12 hybrid powertrain. To optimize the supercar for real-world driving, the bespoke Potenza Sport ultra-high-performance tires reportedly combine exceptional high-speed performance with steering response and precision.

The Potenza Sport fitment is paired with a bespoke new-generation semi-slick Bridgestone Potenza tire that is engineered to deliver outstanding track-level performance. Building on Bridgestone’s extensive heritage and expertise in motorsport, this high-grip tire unlocks the Fenomeno Roadster’s full performance potential on the track while remaining fully homologated for public roads.

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Continental is supplying tires for the new Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV. The EcoContact 7 S and EcoContact 7 have been approved as original equipment in sizes ranging from 16 to 19 inches. For seasonal use, Volkswagen also recommends the WinterContact TS 870 P for winter conditions and the AllSeasonContact 2 as an all-season option.

The EcoContact 7 summer tire uses a specialized rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology to improve energy efficiency. Materials in the carcass, inner layer and sidewall are designed to reduce internal friction and lower rolling resistance. An aerodynamically optimized sidewall, including a golf ball-inspired ‘aerodimple’ pattern, helps reduce air turbulence behind the tire, which can further decrease energy use.

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Nexen Tire has been selected as the original equipment (OE) tire supplier for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The company will supply its Roadian GTX, which was designed for SUVs and CUVs and reportedly prioritizes a balance of braking performance, snow traction, improved mileage, ride comfort and low noise.

According to Nexen, the Roadian GTX is made with a compound engineered to maintain stable performance across a wide range of temperatures and ensure reliable braking in summer and winter, with an optimized tread pattern that enhances braking on dry and snowy roads. It also has improved mileage performance, which lengthens the replacement interval, and has adopted an optimized zigzag pattern to distribute road pressure more evenly, minimizing sudden load concentrations and providing greater driving stability.

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Hankook Tire has announced that its associate brand Laufenn will supply its second-generation S FIT2 summer performance tire as original equipment (OE) for the Škoda Octavia.

Hankook Tire developed the S FIT2 in close technical collaboration with Škoda, optimizing the tire to meet the Octavia’s characteristics and required performance. Supplied in a 17-inch size, the S FIT2 delivers stable driving performance and balanced handling.

The S FIT2 is a second-generation summer performance tire developed for Europe’s varied climate and road conditions. It is designed to provide stable handling and braking through improved grip and water drainage.

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Pirelli has developed a specific P Zero R for the Porsche 911 Turbo S. The ultra-high-performance tire has been designed for everyday driving in sports cars and features a compound derived from Pirelli’s experience in motorsport. The product’s technological origins share the same DNA as Pirelli’s racing solutions, ensuring outstanding dynamic response for the most high-performance vehicles.

The 911 Turbo S’s P Zero R has been designed to effectively transfer the 523kW (711 hp) delivered by the engine to the ground. Its specific design enables it to handle torque of 800Nm, enhancing both the model’s dynamic capabilities and driving pleasure.

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