Peugeot Sport has entered into a partnership with Point S, a global leader in independent tyre and car maintenance services, for the Team Peugeot TotalEnergies Hypercar programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

The PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar and its surroundings will have the Point S emblem for the 2025 FIA WEC season as part of this new collaboration. This partnership demonstrates Peugeot Sport and Point S's shared dedication to driving innovation and producing outstanding results on and off the track.

The Qatar 1,812-km race kicks off the 2025 WEC season on 28 February at the Lusail International Circuit. The PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar will participate in the 6 Hours of Imola and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, two of the most renowned endurance events. Paul Di Resta, Loïc Duval, Malthe Jakobsen, Mikkel Jensen, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Éric Vergne are among the team's seasoned drivers, who will represent Peugeot Sport's quest for greatness on the international scene.

Jean-Marc Finot, Senior Vice President of Stellantis Motorsport, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Point S as a key partner for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies. This partnership reflects a shared dedication to innovation, performance, sustainability and customer care both in Stellantis and Point S DNA. By joining forces, we will not only meet the challenges of modern motorsport but also create a lasting impact for our fans and customers alike.”

Fabien Bouquet, CEO, Point S International, said, “Our partnership with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies marks an exciting new chapter for Point S. By stepping into the world of endurance racing, we aim to align our expertise in automotive excellence with Peugeot Sport’s legendary status in motorsport. Together, we will demonstrate shared values of precision, innovation and performance, and we are excited to support Peugeot Sport as they push the limits of what’s possible on the track.”

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (publ) has entered into a conditional service agreement with an international operator that provides transport services to the energy sector. The agreement follows a letter of intent signed by the two parties on 17 March 2026 and marks a further step towards establishing a tyre pyrolysis plant in North America. Using Enviro’s technology, the facility is intended to recycle up to 50,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres annually.

Under the terms of the agreement, Enviro will produce the technical documentation needed for the plant’s permit applications and prepare an initial design for the entire facility. For these services, the company will receive a fixed fee of USD 2,000,000, corresponding to approximately SEK 19.5 million. The fee is divided between USD 500,000 for permit application work and USD 1,500,000 for plant design, with USD 450,000 payable once the customer decides to proceed and the remainder paid in instalments as various parts of the services are delivered. Additional work and technical support beyond the fixed-fee scope will be invoiced on an ongoing basis.

The start of Enviro’s work depends on the customer making a final decision to proceed with the project. That decision, in turn, requires the customer to have secured a site for the plant and to have entered into binding agreements with buyers of the plant’s two main products, oil and carbon black, covering at least 75 percent of expected production for each product. Should the customer neither decide to proceed by 31 December 2027 nor elect to continue, the agreement will terminate.

The assignment covers two principal deliverables: technical documentation required for environmental, planning and fire safety permit applications and an initial design of the whole plant, including drawings, equipment lists, calculations and technical specifications. The design will serve as the basis for more detailed engineering work before an investment decision. Enviro will also provide technical support during the permit application process for 12 months after delivering the permit documentation. The agreement does not grant any right to use Enviro’s technology to construct or operate the plant, which would require a separate licence agreement.

According to the timetable, the assignment is expected to be completed about seven months after the customer’s decision to proceed, with permit application documentation ready after roughly five months. The customer may terminate the assignment with 30 days’ notice, in which case Enviro is entitled to compensation for work performed and costs already incurred. Enviro remains entitled to compensation regardless of whether permits are granted or the plant is ultimately built. The agreement is described as an important step in Enviro’s strategy to establish technology-based plants internationally, with the design potentially forming the technical basis for a future licence agreement.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Enviro, said, “This is an important step towards establishing Enviro’s technology in North America. Together with the Customer, we are now moving from a letter of intent to a binding conditional agreement, and we look forward to designing the plant as soon as the project is ready to proceed.”

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Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has extended its partnership with the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI), confirming it will remain title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier to the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV). The renewal, announced on Thursday 5 November at EICMA in Milan, follows three years in the role at one of Europe’s most competitive motorcycle racing championships. The new agreement covers another four seasons beginning in 2027.

Riders across the Superbike, Supersport, Sportbike, Moto3 and Moto4 classes will continue to use Dunlop tyres and receive backing from the company’s trackside support engineers. The announcement comes weeks after Dunlop was confirmed to continue supporting the FIM Endurance World Championship, and this sustained involvement in highly competitive series underlines Goodyear’s long-term investment in European motorcycle racing through its Dunlop Motorcycle Europe business.

CIV remains central to Dunlop’s development of racing and track day tire specifications and technologies that inform the next generation of road tyres. In 2027, the company will introduce the KR111 front tyre, successor to the KR109, following validation in real-world CIV conditions; a version raced by Supersport teams this year carried the development name G2_01 VAL4.

The KR111 has a different profile and construction and will be available to racers and track day riders at all levels, while Supersport teams will also run a new development KR108 rear tyre next year. The 2027 season opens on 24–25 April at Misano before visiting Mugello, Cremona, Imola and Vallelunga, with a July return to Misano for the CIV Racing Night.

Roberto Finetti, Marketing Manager Motorcycle Europe, Goodyear, said, “We are proud to extend our partnership with FMI to support the continued growth of CIV, which is firmly established amongst Europe’s most competitive championships. In the past three years, we have worked closely with riders and teams at every level with a combination of proven and development tyres. CIV provides an unparalleled environment for our engineers to evaluate new technologies, as demonstrated by the development of our new KR111 front tyre. We look forward to continuing this work and bringing the benefits of our CIV partnership to even more riders.”

Giovanni Copioli, President, FMI, said, “We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Dunlop Motorcycle Europe as title sponsor of the CIV and exclusive tyre supplier to the Championship. Over the past three years, Dunlop and the CIV have built a highly successful relationship, contributing to the continued growth and development of the championship. The support of an industry leader such as Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has played an important role in this journey. Together, we are ready to embrace new challenges and continue raising the profile of the CIV, including further strengthening its international reach and appeal. I would like to thank Dunlop Motorcycle Europe for the trust, commitment and support it has shown throughout our partnership, and which it continues to provide as we look ahead to the future together.”

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Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) took part in the Women's Leadership Luncheon organised by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region's Women In Alliance, held at San Jacinto College. The gathering drew women from throughout the Houston Port Region to exchange professional experiences, build connections and encourage the next generation of women leaders.

Andrea Cavalier, Principal Engineer at Kuraray America, Inc., noted that as she nears the later stages of her career, she has come to value how much can be learned from people at different points in their professional journeys. Her remarks underscored KAI's view that leadership growth is an ongoing process enriched by connections across career stages.

The event's centerpiece was a fireside chat titled ‘Beyond the Arena: Saddled for Success’, featuring Pat Mann Phillips, past Chairman of the Board for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, with Nellie Baktashi Macaluso moderating. The conversation explored leadership, career development and spotting chances for personal and professional growth, highlighting three lessons: building trust through credibility and authenticity, embracing challenges by stepping outside familiar situations and knowing one's worth by recognising individual strengths and contributions.

Cavalier further stressed that leadership extends beyond personal success to using experience to create opportunities for others. That outlook mirrors Kuraray America's emphasis on mentorship, collaboration and continuous learning, where employees at all stages share knowledge and support one another.

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Pirelli has unveiled the ANGEL GT III, a new radial Sport Touring tyre that combines easier, improved handling with enhanced wet-weather capabilities and more consistent performance across its service life while retaining the brand's sporting DNA. The rear tyre is built for greater durability and reduced rolling noise compared with other ANGEL family products, thanks to a new tread pattern, and it carries a high-contrast sidewall with the ANGEL symbol and Gran Turismo lettering.

Scheduled for availability from early 2027, the tyre is the fourth generation of the ANGEL family, which began with the ANGEL ST and evolved through the ANGEL GT and ANGEL GT II. Over the past 15 years, the range has helped raise standards in the radial Sport Touring segment for riders seeking a balance of sporty performance, riding enjoyment and long-distance touring capability, supporting Pirelli's steady expansion in one of the European market's most important segments. Each generation has brought technological and performance advances, earning growing rider recognition and strengthening the brand's presence.

Designed for modern mid- and large-displacement Sport Touring, Crossover and Naked motorcycles, the ANGEL GT III pursues a clear objective: Pirelli's interpretation of the Gran Turismo riding experience, with high levels of control, comfort and riding enjoyment. Dedicated work to reduce rear-tyre rolling noise further enhances touring comfort, an especially important consideration for long-distance riders, with the resulting reduction in fatigue benefiting both journey enjoyment and overall control.

The tyre's standout characteristic is improved easier handling, a trait particularly valued by riders in this category. Pirelli's designers aimed to make motorcycles feel more intuitive, smoother and less demanding in everyday use and on long journeys while preserving the precision and responsiveness of the brand's sporting DNA. Wet performance also received particular attention, with the tyre designed to deliver confidence and control on wet, low-grip roads, raising standards set by previous generations.

Consistency throughout the service life was another key focus. Extensive development work sought more uniform dynamic characteristics over time, even as wear increases, so riders retain high levels of control and enjoyment. While improving comfort and ease, the tyre remains true to Pirelli's heritage, its focus on sport performance, steering precision and support during spirited riding reaffirming a distinctive character over long distances.

Aesthetically, the ANGEL GT III evolves the family's visual identity, its new tread pattern reinterpreting signature ANGEL graphic elements while expressing clear stylistic evolution. The high-contrast sidewall, with the iconic ANGEL logo and Gran Turismo lettering, references an Italian motorcycling concept of travelling swiftly, comfortably and in style. Pirelli frames the launch as a new Sport Touring chapter and a renewed commitment to innovation and raising segment standards.

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