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
Why Electric Vehicle Drivers Need Tires Made for EVs
Just as manufacturers develop specific tires to suit different driving styles and segments, electric vehicles also need to be outfitted with specific tires to maximize safety and performance. EVs are at their best when equipped with tires designed to reduce rolling resistance to secure maximum driving distance and minimize charging. However, many of today’s tire
What Data Tells Us About EV Hype
Love them or not, EVs are hugely gaining popularity – at least in the sense that we can’t help but talk about them all the time – thanks to a number of market factors, gas prices being chief among them. In fact, according to data released by Hankook Tire in August, 26% of survey takers
Hankook Subsidiary First Korean Prototype Company on KOSDAQ
Model Solution, a subsidiary of Hankook & Company, became the first Korean prototype company to be listed on the KOSDAQ (the NASDAQ’s Korean Equivalent), Hankook says. The company passed the preliminary examination of KOSDAQ listing requirements in July, followed by submitting a registration statement and forecasting demands from investors, both general and institutional. Specifically, Model
Hankook & Company Showcases Battery Products at AAPEX 2022
Hankook & Company, the holding company of global tire maker Hankook Tire, is showcasing its battery products for various automotive segments as well as next-generation prototypes at the 2022 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. Hankook & Company says its Energy Solution (ES) business will showcase its lead-acid battery technology and a lineup of its latest
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 Launches Laufenn X FIT HP Tire
Hankook Tire has launched an all-season SUV tire to its Laufenn brand portfolio. Hankook says the Laufenn X FIT HP tire offers SUVs and CUVs a comfortable ride without sacrificing performance across wet, dry and winter driving conditions. The company’s research team introduced new tread and compound technologies specifically for this tire. Thanks to stiffness
Touring Tire Trend Holds Steady
While there have been – and will continue to be – changes in the touring tire market, the segment is holding steady and remains an important part of a tire dealer’s product mix. The touring market, defined by Kenda Tires as metric or p-metric applications that apply to automotive platforms for both cars and CUVs,
Consumers Won’t Cut Corners with Vehicle Maintenance, Survey Says
According to Hankook Tire‘s latest Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ attitudes and opinions about driving, rising prices have many finding ways to cut back. However, the survey found that there is one expense consumers are not willing to be cheap with: car maintenance. The latest survey found that when it comes to vehicle maintenance,
