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Yokohama Rubber Eyes Mexico As Gateway For Americas
August 18, 2026
The Mexico manufacturing facility is being developed in Saltillo, Coahuila. Its centralised location for production and distribution across the entire Americas region will allow Yokohama to produce OTR tyres closer to its customers, shortening the lead ti
Sharad Matade and Gaurav Nandi
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Mexico’s Rise As Bridgestone’s Strategic Hub
August 17, 2026
Bridgestone’s Americas business generates the largest share of the group’s global revenue, and Mexico’s role within that structure has changed markedly, according to Araujo. Where the country was once viewed primarily as a manufacturing and producti
Sharad Matade
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Mexico was once JK Tyre’s factory. Now it’s the plan
August 14, 2026
The Mexican business, Compañía Hulera Tornel, S.A. de C.V. (CHT), is not a recent bolt-on. It was established in Mexico City on 9th November 1951. JK Tyre today holds a 99.98 percent stake in JK Tornel S.A. de C.V. and its group entities. “In the rece
Sharad Matade
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European Tyre Demand Strengthens In Second Quarter As Truck Segment Leads Growth
August 13, 2026
European replacement tyre demand strengthened in the second quarter of 2026, led by strong growth in truck and bus tyres, while trade flows shifted away from China towards south-east Asian suppliers following new EU anti-dumping duties. _________________
TT News
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Fennell Tyres International Expands Into Bunbury With Acquisition Of Local Specialist
August 13, 2026
Fennell Tyres International, part of the Magna Tyres Group, has acquired Bunbury's Tyre Specialists, extending its South West Western Australia footprint from 17 August. About five staff join the business, which will continue trading under the Fennell nam
TT News
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Made In India, Built For Premium
August 13, 2026
Michelin is positioning the Primacy 5 at the top end of India’s replacement tyre market, and its performance claims have been measured against what it considers the strongest competitors in the segment.
Sharad Matade
