Apollo Tyres Launches New EV-Specific Tires in India
Apollo Tyres has introduced specific tires for electric vehicles (EVs) for both passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. The Apollo Amperion range of tires for the passenger vehicle segment, whereas the Apollo WAV range is for two-wheelers. Both were launched for the Indian market. The Apollo Amperion will cater to the EVs in hatchback, compact SUV and
Big O Franchisee Opens Second Store in Indiana
Steve Towers has opened his second Big O Tires store in Indiana with a grand opening event this weekend. Towers has a total of eight Big O stores throughout Indianapolis, Tennessee and Kentucky. The new location at 5801 North German Church Road will offer a “buy two, get two free” sale on many popular tire
Marangoni Goes Solo in India Via Acquisition
Marangoni Group, Italy, has acquired GRP Ltd.’s 50% stake in the joint venture company in India – Marangoni GRP Pvt. Ltd – through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leader Rubber Company (SA) Prop. Ltd, South Africa. The 50:50 JV company, incorporated in late 2015, is a fast-emerging player in India’s commercial tyre retreading sector. With this acquisition,
Indian OTR Tire Tariff Rates From 2017 to Stay
It was recently announced that tariffs on OTR Tires from India will remain. Five years after the implementation of tariffs on off-the-road tires from India, the U.S. Department of Commerce says it is maintaining the rates set in 2017. As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revocation
Mitas Opening New Two-Wheeler Production Facility In India
Mitas recently saw the formal inauguration of its newest two-wheeler tires production facility in India, aimed at serving the motorcycle market worldwide. This facility is the result of a joint venture with the Mahansaria Group, with the two companies combining their expertise to bring Mitas tire engineering into the two-wheeler tire market.
BKT Expands Production in Bhuj, India
BKT has rolled out its first radial agricultural tire at its new expanded Bhuj, India plant. This project is the culmination of an investment of about $1.2 million. BKT says it has been able to achieve this in record time, as it is less than a year from the groundbreaking operations that began on May
Apollo Tyres Brings Vredestein Tire Brand to India
The Vredestein brand entered India with tire sizes of 15 to 20 inches in the passenger vehicle segment.
Inside the Firestone Garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cara Adams, director of race tire engineering and manufacturing, hosted the virtual tour and an interview with Hélio Castroneves, three-time Indy 500 champion.
BKT Issues Statement Regarding India Tire Plant Rumors
BKT has issued a statement regarding rumors regarding COVID-19 and its tire plants in India.
Alliance Tire to Set Up New Tire Plant in India
The plant is scheduled to come on line in the first quarter of 2023 with planned capital investment totaling $165 million.