2019 Newsmakers: Yokohama Tire Corporation
Yokohama swept the New Product Awards tire category at the 2019 SEMA Show. Now, find out what’s in store for the company in 2020.
Yokohama Tire Corporation Opens New Yokohama Development Center America in North Carolina
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) officially opened its new tire research and development facility – the Yokohama Development Center America (YDCA) – in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Promotes Hamaya to COO
Takayuki Hamaya has been promoted to COO of Yokohama Tire Corp., effective Nov. 19. He also will retain his position as company executive vice president and CFO.
Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on OTR and Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will increase prices on its light and medium commercial truck and off-the-road (OTR) tires in the United States, effective Jan. 1, 2011. The adjustments are due to continued increases in the cost of raw materials and energy-related expenses, according to the company. Commercial tires will increase by up to 6
Yokohama Rubber holds groundbreaking for Mexico tire plant
The facility is set to begin production in early 2027 with a planned annual output of five million tires.
Yokohama’s Advan Sport V105 tires will be OE for Subaru Impreza in Europe, Latin America
Yokohama said the tire enhances the car’s handling stability and comfort while reducing rolling resistance.
Yokohama Rubber to supply its BluEarth-XT AE61 as OE on Toyota’s Yaris Cross
Yokohama Rubber said the BluEarth-XT AE61 is a summer tire developed specifically for use on crossover urban SUVs.
New Yokohama plant in Mexico to provide five million tires annually
Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2024 and the facility is set to begin production in early 2027.
