How Sustainable Are Modern Tyres? Materials, Efficiency and Recycling Explained 27.07.2026 Michelin, Continental and Bridgestone all aim to use more recycled and renewable materials. Here is what their targets mean—and why rolling resistance, tyre life and end-of-life treatment matter just as much.
Continental Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal with 84/100 Score, Placing in Global Top 5% 27.07.2026 Continental has been awarded a gold medal in the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, scoring 84 out of 100 points and ranking among the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide. It marked the first time the company was evaluated in the “manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes” industry category, a shift from its […]
Continental Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal with 84/100 Score, Placing in Global Top 5% 27.07.2026 Continental has been awarded a gold medal in the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, scoring 84 out of 100 points and ranking among the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide. It marked the first time the company was evaluated in the “manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes” industry category, a shift from its […]
Michelin X-Ice Snow+: Higher Mileage Winter Tyre Added to Tirelab 25.07.2026 Michelin X-Ice Snow+ has been added to Tirelab as the successor to Michelin X-Ice Snow and X-Ice Snow SUV. The launch alert highlights 40 percent higher mileage compared with the previous generation, improved winter properties and a broad range of 165 sizes from 15 to 23 inches. European availability was stated from May 2026. The […]
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z becomes Porsche 911 Carrera factory fitment in 19/20-inch sizes 24.07.2026 Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo Z is now an original-equipment tyre for the Porsche 911 Carrera, marking the first time a series-production 911 Carrera leaves the factory on Hankook tyres. The Porsche-approved version carries the “NA2” marking on its sidewall and uses different tyre sizes on the two axles. Staggered sizes and Porsche-specific development The fitment […]
Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z becomes Porsche 911 Carrera factory fitment in 19/20-inch sizes 24.07.2026 Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo Z is now an original-equipment tyre for the Porsche 911 Carrera, marking the first time a series-production 911 Carrera leaves the factory on Hankook tyres. The Porsche-approved version carries the “NA2” marking on its sidewall and uses different tyre sizes on the two axles. Staggered sizes and Porsche-specific development The fitment […]
Apollo Altrust Winter launches with an A wet-grip rating and 15 sizes 24.07.2026 Apollo Tyres has launched the Altrust Winter, a new European winter tyre for vans and light commercial vehicles. According to the company’s press release, the tyre carries an A rating for wet grip and a B rating for external noise at 72 dB. It is on sale in Europe from July 2026. 15 sizes for […]
Apollo Altrust Winter launches with an A wet-grip rating and 15 sizes 24.07.2026 Apollo Tyres has launched the Altrust Winter, a new European winter tyre for vans and light commercial vehicles. According to the company’s press release, the tyre carries an A rating for wet grip and a B rating for external noise at 72 dB. It is on sale in Europe from July 2026. 15 sizes for […]
