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Profiling In Complexity
August 14, 2025
While the manufacturer offers tyres across all segments, the strongest volumes remain in passenger cars. However, the company highlights its strength in truck tyres, citing nearly a decade of proven quality and performance. Its off-the-road tyre brand has
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Bridgestone Reports Mixed H1 Results as Restructuring Efforts Show Promise
August 13, 2025
Bridgestone Corp reported a 42% drop in first-half net profit to ¥115.5 billion due to last year’s one-off gains, while revenue fell 3% amid market headwinds. Adjusted operating profit rose 2% to ¥234.6 billion as restructuring and cost-cutting measur
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Yokohama Rubber Posts Record First-half Results, Raises Full-year Guidance
August 13, 2025
Yokohama Rubber Co posted record first-half results with revenue up 10.3% to ¥579.2 billion, fuelled by strong premium tyre sales and the integration of Goodyear’s OTR business. Business profit rose 13.8%, prompting the company to lift full-year foreca
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Yokohama’s USD 905 Million Goodyear Acquisition Targets Global OTR Market Growth
August 12, 2025
Goodyear OTR achieved USD 678 million of annual sales as of fiscal 2023, bringing important scale to Yokohama’s off-highway tyre business. However, above and beyond the revenue increase, Ravasio highlights how the two operations are complementary both g
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Continental Tires EMEA Appoints Alena Bauer As Head Of Communications
August 12, 2025
Alena Bauer has assumed leadership of Continental’s PR and internal communications for its tire replacement business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with effect from 1 June 2025. This appointment finalises the integration of the compan
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Apollo Tyres To Inaugurate New Outdoor Tyre Testing Facility In Finland By December
August 11, 2025
The new facility is being developed under a long-term agreement with UTAC, a globally recognised automotive testing and certification group, which also will incorporate exclusive, tailor-made infrastructure, dedicated tracks for real-world testing conditi
