TVS Srichakra Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of 2 & 3-wheeler and off-highway tyres, remains the ‘Technical Partner’ for the fifth year’s PETRONAS TVS One Make Championship. 
The partnership involves a strategic collaboration between Eurogrip and TVS Apache series. 
All motorcycles in the championship will race with custom-designed TVS Eurogrip tyres. The first event occurred on 3 and 4 June at Kari Motor Racetrack, Coimbatore. 
The 2023 edition features TVS Eurogrip’s flagship products, Protorq Extreme and Remora, on TVS Apache RR 310 and TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycles. 
TVS Racing, the pioneer of the championship since 1994, has expanded it into four categories: Rookie, Women’s, Media, and Expert, alongside the renowned Indian National Motorcycle Racing. Additionally, TVS Racing organized the inaugural Asia One Make Championship in 2022 during the Asia Road Racing Championship.

Speaking about the partnership,  V Sivaramakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer (R&D), TVS Srichakra Ltd, said, “Partnering with TVS One Make Championship as the ‘Technical Partner’ for the fifth year in a row is prestigious for us and shows our commitment towards building quality products that perform on the track. I am sure Protorq Extreme, our flagship zero-degree steel belted radials will give the racers the confidence to push their limits and excel on the racing circuit. Wishing the racers all the very best and look forward to all the action in TVS One Make Championship-2023.”

P Madhavan, Executive Vice President, TVS Srichakra Ltd., said, “As we continue building Eurogrip as a strong brand in the racing space, we are happy to continue with our technical partnership of the TVS One Make Championship and remain committed towards strengthening two-wheeler racing in India. Racing is the ultimate test for the quality of our products and we have been receiving very good feedback and testimonials from the racers on the performance of our tyres in the last few years. We will continue strengthening our premium product range and offering world-class high-performance products.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Racing has been instrumental in nurturing and developing young talent in the world of motorsports, and the PETRONAS TVS One Make Championship is a testimony to our commitment. We are thrilled to partner with TVS Srichakra Ltd for this. TVS Eurogrip tyres offer high-performance to our racers on the track, enhancing their confidence while riding their TVS Apache motorcycles, and clocking in exemplary lap timings. We are sure to witness another exciting race season together this year.”

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has launched the ADVAN WINTER V907, a new ultra-high-performance winter tyre, as an afterparts tyre for the Mercedes-AMG E-Class luxury sedan.

The newly developed ADVAN WINTER V907 is designed to provide not only excellent performance on snow but excellent comfort and stability even when driving on dry roads at the high speeds. The tyre features a specially designed tread pattern with V-shaped grooves and 3D sipes as well as a centre rib. These features work in tandem with a special tread compound that combines a cap compound for excellent snow performance and an undertread compound for handling stability on dry roads.

To be sold initially through Mercedes-AMG dealerships in Europe, the new tyre will be available in size 245/45R19 102V for front and size 275/40R19 105V for rear. Both the sizes were jointly developed with Mercedes-AMG and carries the ‘MO1A’ mark on the sides, indicating Mercedes-AMG’s approval. Based on the new afterparts tyre, the company also intends to develop an ADVAN WINTER V907 replacement tyre in a larger variety of sizes. Sales will begin in 2025, mostly in Europe, and will be introduced sequentially at tyre dealers.

BYD has selected Continental’s PremiumContact C tyres as original equipment for its Seal U electric SUV. The electric SUV will come factory-equipped with the premium tyres in size 235/50 R19 99V.

The PremiumContact C tyre provides a pleasant and quiet ride. The rubber compound's unique silica lowers rolling resistance and friction by reducing energy absorption through the tyre while the vehicle is moving. This results in a long tread life and good energy efficiency. Together, a noise-reducing design and noise breakers in the tread pattern greatly reduce the tyre's rolling noise. The PremiumContact C offers a low-impact ride even at high speeds because of its rounded contact patch, which uniformly distributes pressure throughout the tyre.

Continental has been refining tyres for over a decade in an effort to produce ever-lower rolling resistance, minimal rolling noise and high mileage. All of Continental's tyres are able to sustainably lower emissions from combustion cars while still meeting the specifications for electric vehicles. Five most successful EV manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific area use Continental tyres as original equipment, as per the company.

Toyo Tires has introduced the Proxes Sport 2, a high-performance summer tyre designed for sports cars, SUVs and CUVs.

The new tyre features a redesigned profile and advanced tread compounds to enhance performance in wet and dry conditions. Compared to its predecessor, the Proxes Sport 2 offers improved handling, shorter braking distances and a quieter ride.

“The Proxes Sport 2 boasts a 15 percent shorter stopping distance in wet conditions and 10 percent shorter on dry surfaces along with improved handling performance over its predecessor, the Proxes Sport,” said Kevin Arima, senior manager consumer products, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “These improvements enhance the driver’s experience rain or shine on twisty canyon roads or around town.”

The Proxes Sport 2 will be available in over 75 sizes, ranging from 17 to 22 inches, in February 2025.

Atturo Tire has announced the expansion of its AZ810 all-weather tyre line with the addition of 24 new sizes. This expansion brings the total number of AZ810 sizes to 58, catering to a wider range of vehicles, including sedans, sports cars, SUVs, CUVs, hybrids and electric vehicles.

Designed to outperform traditional summer UHP tyres, especially in colder temperatures, the AZ810 offers exceptional wet traction, consistent grip and a smooth ride. The tyre’s versatility and style make it popular for drivers seeking high-performance tyres that can handle various driving conditions.