Hankook Tire Launches iON Evo EV Tires in the US
Hankook Tire America launched the company’s first tires specifically designed for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. The iON evo AS and iON evo AS SUV are built with Hankook’s “EVolution” technology, which focuses on tread wear, noise reduction and unique grip performance for EVs, said the company. Rob Williams, senior vice president of North
Hankook Tire Offers Fall Rebate
Hankook Tire is celebrating the final weeks of baseball season by offering consumers up to $100 in savings on popular passenger, SUV and light truck tires as part of its Grand Slam Rebate. Hankook says consumers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines between Sept. 26 and Nov. 6 will qualify for the
Hankook Tire, Formula E Partner on New iOn Race Tire Launch
As of next season, Hankook Tire will be the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s exclusive technical partner and tire supplier. At an event in the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Austria, Hankook officially presented its newly developed iOn race tires to guests and representatives of Formula E. Hankook says it developed the new tire in
Hankook Tire Publishes its 13th Annual ESG Report
Hankook Tire published its 2021/2022 ESG Report, which includes the company’s sustainable management activities and achievements in 2021 as well as its mid-to-long-term environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. In May this year, Hankook Tire announced the establishment of a corporate governance charter to lay the groundwork and enhance transparent ESG management, following the ESG
Hankook Tire Commits to Targets for Reducing Emissions
Hankook Tire says it committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by submitting its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations. In August, the company submitted its mid-to-long-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The company says it plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions that occur during the production
Hankook Tire Plans $1.6B Expansion of Clarksville, Tennessee Plant
Hankook Tire announced that its board of directors approved a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Clarksville, Tennessee plant. The investment includes the previously planned phase two expansion that will double the production capacity of Hankook’s passenger car and light truck (PC/LT) tires and adds a phase three expansion with the company’s first U.S. production
Hankook Tire Adds 43 Sizes to Dynapro AT2 Xtreme Range
Hankook Tire is expanding its Dynapro AT2 Xtreme range with an additional 43 sizes. With 75 sizes now available, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme covers 80% of the all-terrain market, including major light truck sizes 275/60R20, 275/65R18, LT275/70R18, as well as popular floating sizes such as 35X12.50R20, 35X12.50R17. The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme has been reimagined with a
Hankook Tire Announces Great Hit Rebate Promotion
Hankook Tire has announced its latest consumer promotion, the “Great Hit Rebate.” Hankook will offer consumers up to $100 in savings on popular passenger, SUV and light truck tires. Consumers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines between July 1 and August 7 will qualify for the Great Hit Rebate. Qualifying tires offered through the
Hankook Tire America President to Step Down July 1
Curtis Brison is moving on from his role as president of Hankook Tire America Corp., effective July 1. According to a statement from Hankook Tire, Sooil Lee, CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology, will assume the role of interim president. Lee previously served as president of Hankook Tire America Corp. from 2009-2012 and also from
Hankook Tire Creates Corporate Governance Charter for ESG
Hankook Tire announced the establishment of a corporate governance charter to enhance transparent environmental, social, and governance management and lay the groundwork for the company’s sustainable business. The charter was approved at the board meeting held on May 9. The corporate governance charter will ensure the professionalism and independence of the board of directors and
