We have now (31 December) published the January 2025 edition of our global tire industry strategy report, and distributed it to subscribers. You can download the full contents. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: What’s happening in tires? Why did those executives move to the ‘Jackals’? Global Capacity/production Suppliers suffer
Today (29 November), we published the December 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: Q3 results analysis Top tire makers’ rankings in Q3 Q3 profitability analysis Tire makers and changing fortunes Why tire factories are closing Changing fortunes force
By David Shaw, Tire Industry Research In the last couple of weeks, we have heard announcements from Michelin and Sumitomo that they are closing passenger car tire plants in France and the United States, respectively. Yokohama is also closing the former Alliance off-road tire plant in Israel, but that is not part of this story.
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
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