Hankook, Pirelli Increasing Prices
Hankook Tire America Corp. and Pirelli North America has joined the list of tiremakers announcing pricing increases.
Hankook Purchases Largest Aussie Tire Dealer
On Jan. 23, Hankook Tire Co. acquired a 100% share of Jax Tyres, Australia’s largest tire retailer.
Hankook: American Drivers Change Driving Habits for Winter Weather
With the official start of winter, Hankook Tire America Corp.’s Hankook Gauge Index has reported 86% of drivers change their driving behavior during the winter season. Additional Hankook Gauge Index findings include: 70% of drivers keep a longer distance between their vehicle and other cars on the road when there is snow on the ground
Hankook Restructures Leadership
Hankook Tire Co. has restructured its leadership for the New Year, Tyres & Accessories reports. “The new executive appointments were focused on enhancing the role of internal infrastructure and its strategy for emerging market to strengthen global competitiveness,” Hankook Tire said in a statement. “It is also intended to help the company increase its brand
Hankook Hosts ‘Design Insight Forum’
Hankook Tire Co. hosted a “Design Insight Forum” at Hankook Technodome to help cultivate future leaders and unveil “Best of the Best” new cutting-edge concepts of “Design Innovation 2016.” “The Design Insight Forum” has been hosted every year since 2004. This year, the forum covers not only tire-centered smart mobility in the future mega cities
Hankook OE on Audi Q7 Models
Hankook Tire will supply its Ventus S1 evo 2 SUV tire as original equipment for the Audi Q7 range, including the new Audi SQ7 TDI. The SQ7 TDI, along with its Q7 sister models, will be fitted with the UHP in size 285/35 R 22 106 Y XL. Featuring Hankook’s new silent tire technology “sound
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 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
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’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
