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
Tire industry undergoing major transition
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
The Tire Cologne marks a major transition for the tire industry
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
Virtual tire development is now possible
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
EUDR will disrupt tire supplies
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
What is happening in China’s tire market?
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
AI set to help tire makers speed up development times
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
First ranking of tire makers in 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
Big-name tire makers lose share
On Thursday (29 February), we will published the March 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: 2023 Annual results analysis Tire industry sees mixed picture worldwide Annual sales data – Initial ranking, February 2024 Michelin’s view of market development
Tire industry on brink of big changes
Later today (31 January), we will published the February 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscriber In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: EU legislation under scrutiny Euro-7 to use UNECE standards for wear Tire makers call for more data access in Europe Materials hit by