Bridgestone introduced the second-generation tyre- Weather Control A005 EVO- of its all-season touring tyre, Weather Control A005, for the European drivers.

The company said the new tyre has been reengineered to offer additional performance benefits. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has the EU label A-grade in wet grip, the highest-ranking label, to ensure outstanding control in the wet and an EU label B/C-grade in rolling resistance.

The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has been built using Bridgestone’s advanced, high silica NanoPro-tech compound technology. Bridgestone has combined the compound with a new mixing technology that improves its silica dispersion to give the A005 EVO excellent fuel efficiency and enhance its overall snow potential.

Due to an optimised carcass construction and optimised contact pressure distribution, the launched tyre offers handling challenges across all four seasons.

“In fact, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO offers the same superior wear life as Bridgestone’s premium summer tyres,” said the company.

Emilio Tiberio, Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Bridgestone EMIA: ‘We’re determined to help drivers overcome the everyday challenges they face on the road, no matter the time of year. Building on the incredible wet grip performance that was engineered into the A005, we decided to improve the snow performance of its successor even further. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO truly offers drivers peace of mind on the roads whatever the season.’

Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology leader, has opened its new Michelin Tyre Service (MTS) store in Navi Mumbai.

Located at Sector 6 in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, the new store will be managed by NX Sanghi Tyres. Apart from offering passenger cars tyres from multiple brands, the 2,000-square-feet facility will also provide services such as wheel alignment, wheel balancing and nitrogen air refilling. The launch is in line with Michelin India's dedication to providing unparalleled performance and durability while improving consumer convenience and safety.

Shantanu Deshpande, Managing Director, Michelin India, said; "Reaffirming Michelin India’s commitment to delivering premium tyre solutions and services to our customers, the NX Sanghi Tyres MTS store in Navi Mumbai represents a significant step forward. This store embodies our commitment to premium quality, sustainability and enhancing mobility experiences for Indian consumers. Coupled with our ongoing manufacturing expansion in Chennai, it reflects our dedication to meeting India’s evolving mobility needs."

Sentury Tire, a leading Chinese manufacturer of tyres for cars and aviation, has officially started production at its new tyre manufacturing facility in Morocco.

Located near Tangier, the new plant began operations on 30 September with a target of an annual production of six million tyres. The occasion was marked by a commissioning ceremony where the first batch of tyres rolled off the production line in the presence of Chairman Qin Long.

The company invested approximately EUR 360 million, which was initially allocated for a plant in Spain, towards the construction of the Moroccan facility.

Severgroup, owned by Russian billionaire businessman Alexey Mordashov, has acquired the Cordiant group of companies, one of Russia's leading manufacturers of tyres, auto components, thermal equipment and power tools.

As per the purchase agreement, Severgroup now owns the rights to the diverse portfolio of brands owned by the Cordiant group of companies., Severgroup now has rights to the diversified portfolio of brands of the Cordiant group of companies, which include Cordiant, Tunga, Torrero and Gislaved in the line of passenger car tyres; Cordiant Professional and Tyrex in the line of truck tyres and Meteor Auto, Meteor Thermo and Meteor Tech in other products.

Wabash, a leading supplier of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, has renewed its strategic agreement with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, one of the world’s largest tyre companies.

The agreement is expected to further strengthens Goodyear’s position as the preferred tyre supplier for Wabash's van, tank and platform trailers, and will also provide Wabash customers with full-service tyre management support.

Richard Mansilla, Vice-President, global supply chain at Wabash, said, “We are excited to continue our long-standing relationship with Goodyear. This agreement strengthens our supply chain with a premium brand, enhances customer support and contributes to the continued growth of the Wabash ecosystem. We look forward to building on our shared commitment to industry innovation and exceptional service.”

For over 15 years, Goodyear has been the equipping Wabash with tyres for its trailer product lines.

Joe Burke, Vice-President of Goodyear’s North America Commercial business, said, “Goodyear's collaboration with Wabash underscores our combined focus to deliver high-quality, innovative products and seamless, end-to-end services to van, tank and platform trailer customers. We are excited to continue advancing solutions that enhance the Wabash customer experience and help ensure they carry their cargo with confidence.”