Continental Tire Launches ExtremeContact Sport02
Continental Tire announced the release of its all-new ExtremeContact Sport02, a summer ultra-high performance tire for passenger cars ranging in size from 15-21-in. rim diameters. Ideal for both the street and the track, Continental says this tire comes complete with SportPlus Technology, which provides responsive handling, a better grip on wet roads and extended tread

Pirelli Announces Price Increase for Car, Light Truck Tires
The company says price increases of up to 8% will take effect on Oct. 1 and will vary by line and tire size.
Light Truck Tires Outpace 4×4/SUV, Passenger Car Segments in Units, Dollars, Price
GfK’s nationwide point-of-sale (POS) panel of independent U.S. retailers has released new data showing that the light truck category is leading a sluggish tire retail market in the U.S.

Yokohama to Expand Passenger-Car Tire Production in India
Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced an expansion of production capacity of its passenger-car tire manufacturing and sales subsidiary in India—Yokohama India.

Zafco Debuts Two New Tires at SEMA
Zafco International debuted two new tires at the 2015 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “The traffic this year was exciting,” says Giovanni Arrigone, COO of Zafco International. “With the current market situation and raging price wars, our brands, which are manufactured primarily in Indonesia, continue to provide an
