Hankook Helps Veterans with DAV Mobile Service Office Stops
Hankook Tire America Corp. has nearly doubled the number of Hankook-sponsored DAV Mobile Service Office (MSO) stops this year to help the veteran community with Disabled American Veterans (DAV). This year, the tiremaker provided free services including VA disability claims assistance to 172 veterans and their families at participating tire dealerships in Arizona, Tennessee and
Hankook Opens Technodome R&D Center in South Korea
Hankook Tire Co. hosted an opening ceremony on Oct. 18 for its new central R&D center – the ‘Hankook Technodome’ – in Daejeon, South Korea. As the company aims to become a global top-tier brand based on technological leadership, the Technodome will house Hankook’s R&D innovation and act as a core part of the company’s
Hankook Offers Winter Tire Rebate
Hankook Tire Co. is offering consumers the opportunity to save on winter tires with its “Great Winter” mail-in rebate program. Between Oct. 10 and Dec. 31, consumers who purchase a set of four qualifying Hankook passenger or light truck winter tires will be eligible for a rebate of up to $80. Eligible tires include: Hankook
Hankook Showcasing New Products at IAA for Commercial Vehicles
Hankook Tire is presenting several new products at the 66th IAA for Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany, Sept. 22-29. Tires showcased at the event include the tire made specifically for coaches, the SmartTouring tire; a complete line with maximum fuel efficiency following the extension of the modern e-cube Blue series for long-haul trucks; and new
Arkansas Jury Orders Hankook to Pay $1.2M for Crash
Earlier this week, an Arkansas jury ordered South Korea-based Hankook Tire Co. to pay $1.2 million to a severely injured dump truck driver over an accident caused by a tire tread defect. The eight-day trial followed a multiyear legal battle on behalf of 76-year-old truck driver Elmer Philpot. Philpot was driving a load of gravel
Hankook Attends DAV National Convention
Hankook Tire Co. attended Disabled American Veterans’ (DAV) 95th National Convention in Atlanta to show its continued support for the organization and the veteran community. “Hankook is dedicated to honoring veterans and helping provide them with access to the benefits and services they deserve,” said Seung Hwa Suh, vice chairman and CEO of Hankook Tire Co.
Hankook Kicks Off ‘Great Hit’ Rebate Promo
With the Major League Baseball season still in full swing, Hankook Tire America Corp. is offering consumers home run deals on seven Hankook tires with the 2016 “Great Hit” mail-in rebate program. Now through Sept. 30, consumers who purchase four qualifying Hankook passenger or light truck tires from an authorized Hankook dealer are eligible for
Hankook Promotes Hot Weather Vehicle Safety
In a recent consumer survey, the Hankook Tire Gauge Index, more than 1,000 Americans were asked how the summer heat has influenced their driving behaviors. From leaving your dog in the car to walking further to park in the shade to heat-related vehicle issues, the survey covered a variety of seasonal “hot” topics. The survey
Hankook Announces HQ Address
Hankook Tire Americas, who in April announced it would be relocating its headquarters to Nashville, has shared the address for its new HQ. Starting August 1, 2016, Hankook Tire America will be located at 333 Commerce Street, Suite 600 in Nashville, TN 37201. The tiremaker can be reached by phone at 1-615-432-0700 and 1-800-HANKOOK. Hankook’s
Hankook’s DynaSYNC Tire Wins Design Award
Hankook Tire Corp.’s colorful off-road concept tire, DynaSYNC, has won the Red Dot Design Award 2016 for Design Concept. Developed in partnership with Vibram, the DynaSYNC is designed for performance in diverse off-road conditions. It features a tread pattern based on Vibram’s Carrarmato for better traction on mountainous terrain and honeycomb structure grooves to help
