Continental will provide its Conti360° Fleet Solutions to MOIA, a ride-sharing service provider in Hamburg and Hanover, Germany.

Conti360° Fleet Solutions is the German tyre company’s customised tyre-related services to reduce overall cost of tyres and services.

Together with its service partner Vergölst, Continental will look after tyres performance and provide a breakdown service. “We’ve successfully transfered our established 360° Fleet Solutions concept from the commercial vehicle sector to MOIA’s new and innovative mobility concept,” says Annika Lorenz, Head of Fleet Business Germany at Continental.

 Tyres for the electric mobility of the future

Volkswagen’s mobility services provider MOIA first began offering its ride-sharing services in mid-2018 in Hanover, and in April 2019 in Hamburg. By complementing public transportation and other mobility services, MOIA creates added incentives for urban residents to leave their own cars at home. In this way, MOIA is helping the cities to resolve their traffic-related problems such as air pollution, congestion, noise and a lack of space, and attain their sustainability goals. The service is easily booked via an app. “We developed the VanContact 4Season tyres for the MOIA vehicle in line with Volkswagen’s requirements,” reports Annika Lorenz. “This all-season tyre features low rolling resistance for greater energy efficiency, while at the same time delivering good braking performance on wet and slippery roads, maximum ride quality and top-class safety.”

 Tyre breakdown service 365 days a year

Collaboration with Continental offers many advantages for MOIA: “We are very pleased that in Continental we have found a dependable partner for our fleets in Hamburg and Hanover,” says Jens-Michael May, CEO of MOIA Operations Germany GmbH. “The combination of the all-season tyre specially developed for us and the Conti360° Fleet Solutions concept enables us to ensure even greater safety, while the 24-hour tyre breakdown service will boost the efficiency of our fleets.”

 With its professional all-round tyre service, Continental also guarantees that tyre pressures are monitored and that the tyres of MOIA’s EV fleet are kept in top technical condition. This makes optimum use of tyres’ service life, conserves resources and eases the strain on the battery. At the same time, the all-round tyre management flat rate included in Continental’s service offering helps to eliminate unexpected tyre-related costs. In sum, this collaboration between mobility service provider MOIA and Continental represents an innovative concept that points the way to the sustainable mobility of the future.

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Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. said it has begun supplying its BluEarth-Es ES32 tyres as original equipment to Suzuki Motor Corporation for the Wagon R mini-vehicle, following the model’s launch in Japan in December 2025 after a minor update.

The Wagon R is fitted with 165/55R15 75V tyres.

BluEarth-Es ES32 is a standard tyre under the BluEarth YOKOHAMA global tyre brand, developed around the concept of being “environmentally, human, and socially friendly”. The tyre combines fuel efficiency with extended service life by reducing uneven wear. For the Wagon R, Yokohama Rubber said the tyres use tread patterns and compounds designed to deliver both lower rolling resistance and improved wear resistance.

Suzuki’s updated Wagon R incorporates additional safety features, including the Dual Sensor Brake Support II collision-mitigation braking system. The vehicle is also designed to offer a quiet and comfortable ride, stable steering and a refined exterior.

Yokohama Rubber said it continues to develop tyres using its BluEarth technology, with a growing number of these products being factory-fitted on petrol-powered vehicles, hybrid models and electric vehicles across a range of segments.

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Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. said it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport ZPS tyres as original equipment to Toyota Motor Corporation for the new GR Yaris, following the model’s launch in the Middle East in December 2025.

The tyre supplied is sized 225/40RF18 88Y.

ADVAN Sport ZPS is derived from the ADVAN Sport, the high-performance tyre in Yokohama Rubber’s global flagship ADVAN brand. It is a run-flat tyre with reinforced sidewalls designed to support the vehicle even in a zero-pressure condition, such as after a puncture. The company said the tyre balances ultra-high-speed handling with wet performance, quietness and comfort.

Yokohama Rubber tyres are already fitted to several models in Toyota’s GR sports car range. In recent years, the company has supplied ADVAN APEX V601 tyres for the GR Corolla and ADVAN FLEVA V701 tyres for the Corolla Cross GR Sport.

The supply forms part of Yokohama Rubber’s three-year medium-term management plan, Yokohama Transformation 2026, covering 2024 to 2026. Under the plan, the consumer tyre business is seeking to increase the proportion of high value-added products, with a focus on expanding original equipment supply of ADVAN tyres and GEOLANDAR tyres for SUVs and pick-up trucks.

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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has been selected by Toyota to provide its ADVAN V61 tyres as original equipment for the newly launched global hybrid SUV, the RAV4. The tyres, fitted specifically to the Z and ADVENTURE trim levels, come in the sizes 235/65R17 and 235/60R18. This partnership follows the worldwide introduction of the ADVAN V61 in March 2025, a premium summer tyre designed for sport utility vehicles that is now available in all markets except North America.

As part of Yokohama’s flagship ADVAN line, the V61 is engineered to deliver the brand’s signature high performance. It achieves a careful balance between fuel efficiency, stable handling and reduced noise, aiming to provide comfort for both daily urban use and extended journeys in heavier SUVs. The model is already supplied as original equipment on several premium vehicles and is offered in a broad selection of sizes for the aftermarket.

The development of these tyres was supported by Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary HAICoLab, an artificial intelligence framework. This system combines human innovation with the extensive data-processing power of AI to accelerate discovery and foster digital advancements in tyre technology.

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NEXEN TIRE is expanding its original equipment presence in the strategic Chinese electric vehicle market by becoming a tyre supplier for Beijing Hyundai's newly launched ELEXIO, an electric SUV developed specifically for China. This vehicle is the first electric-dedicated model from Beijing Hyundai, utilising the Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). For this application, NEXEN TIRE is providing two of its ultra-high-performance tyre models.

The supplied tyres include the N’FERA Supreme S, a flagship all-season tyre designed for both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. It incorporates an AI-optimised tread pattern to reduce noise and a structure that improves load distribution, enhancing stability for heavier EVs and SUVs. Technologies to maintain performance over time and an aerodynamic sidewall for better energy efficiency are also key features. The second model, the N’FERA Primus QX EV, is a summer tyre engineered specifically for electric vehicles. Its design focuses on improving cornering stability, lateral grip and water evacuation, with a reinforced shoulder and tie-bar technology to provide responsive handling.

This supply agreement marks a significant step in NEXEN TIRE's strategy to grow its original equipment brand in China, a critical market leading global EV adoption. The company has built a strong foundation as a supplier to global automakers since 2012, including providing tyres for other Hyundai and Kia electric models. As original equipment products hold considerable prestige in China, this partnership with Hyundai is anticipated to substantially boost NEXEN TIRE's brand recognition and influence within the local automotive industry.

John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim, CEO, NEXEN TIRE, said, “Supplying OE tyres for the ELEXIO marks an important milestone in demonstrating our electrification capabilities in the strategically important Chinese market. We will continue to expand our global OE partnerships by delivering products optimized for both EVs and ICE vehicles, as well as for other mobility solutions.”

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