Crystal balls have been cloudy for some time, but now they have gone completely opaque. Nothing in the tire industry is certain any more, except that performance requirements will increase, while resources to deliver that performance will continue to fall. Our analysis shows that the tire industry has started on a fundamental transition which is
Today (30 August), we published the September 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: First-half results analysis Two views on global tire markets USTMA predicts record tire shipments in 2024 BKT returns as the most profitable tire maker Bridgestone
Today (31 July), we published the August 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Yokohama buys Goodyear Yokohama adds Goodyear off-road tire business Worn tires to deliver wet grip Tires must perform when worn but not yet in EU
Today (29 June), we published the July 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: The Tire Cologne Review The Tire Cologne marks a major transition ZC boss confirms overseas and expansion plans Linglong makes connections around the world Virtual
By David Shaw The Tire Cologne took place last week (4-6 June), in the German city of Cologne. It showed the progress of tire makers based in China. The biggest story, however, was the very widespread (but false) rumour coming out of China that the European Commission is on the point of announcing an investigation
Today (31 May), we published the June 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Virtual tire development Virtual tire development gets more realistic Gaining the trust of the drivers Getting started on simulations Giti starts down the simulation road
Today (30 April), we published the May 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: EUDR needs a lot of work EUDR needs urgent improvement if it is to work What can people do? Our view 2023 rankings – updated
China’s economy has been in the doldrums for the last couple of years, since the government ended Covid restrictions. That has had a substantial negative effect on China’s domestic tire industry. Nevertheless, there are some signs of recovery in the tire industry and also in the wider economy. We tend to think of the tire
Today (29 March), we published the April 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: 2023 rankings – updated Tire makers ranked for 2023 annual data Tire makers by profitability 2019-2023 Annual sales data – Updated ranking, March 2024 2023
By David Shaw The global tire industry is changing. The financial results for the 12 months to December 2023 show it. Most of the major brands are losing share, while the replacement brands are offering better value for money and consumers are seeing the benefits of so-called down-trading. Meanwhile, we present the first industry ranking
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