Mobility

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – Zeon Corporation and Yokohama have solidified their commitment to sustainability by announcing a groundbreaking agreement to develop a bench facility for producing butadiene from ethanol derived from plant-based and other sustainable materials. This initiative marks a significant step towards creating synthetic rubber from renewable resources.

Pioneering Sustainable Butadiene Production

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – Goodyear has announced the release of the new Cooper Work Series regional haul all-position (RHA) 2 tire, designed specifically for super-regional and regional all-position commercial vehicle applications. This innovative tire is set to revolutionize the efficiency and durability of commercial transport, addressing the evolving needs of the modern logistics landscape.

Addressing the Evolving Super-Regional Category

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 - SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – The tire industry is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by escalating quality control demands and the need for innovative solutions. Wipotec, a leader in weighing technology, has responded with its HC-MWS meter weight scale, a system designed to elevate precision and efficiency in tire production.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – Vipal Rubber has unveiled its latest innovation, the VT570 tread, specifically engineered to meet the demanding needs of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) market. This new tread is designed with a rotational direction, significantly improving traction power in mixed-segment applications, catering to vehicles that navigate both on- and off-road environments.

Designed for Versatility and Durability

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – Apollo Tyres has announced the expansion of its Vredestein Ultrac Pro Ultra-Ultra High Performance (UUHP) summer tire range, introducing 54 new size options to cater to a broader spectrum of high-performance vehicles. This strategic move comes in response to the overwhelming positive reception and strong demand for the Ultrac Pro since its initial launch.

Expanding the Reach of High-Performance Tires

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – Yokohama, in collaboration with esteemed rubber friction expert Dr. Bo Persson, has achieved a significant breakthrough by developing the world's first theoretical model capable of predicting rubber wear on surfaces with multiscale roughness.

Pioneering a New Era in Tire Technology

Cupra Celebrates "Trend Brand of the Year" Win at auto motor und sport BEST CARS

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – The automotive world is buzzing as Cupra has been named "Trend Brand of the Year" at the prestigious auto motor und sport BEST CARS awards. This recognition, stemming from Germany's largest and most traditional end-user survey in the automotive sector, underscores Cupra's remarkable ascent in the industry.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 24, 2025 – When BMW of North America took over from Max Hoffman on March 15, 1975, it inherited the dealer and distribution network that Hoffman had been building since 1962. Hoffman’s dealer directory of April 1967 listed 129 BMW dealerships and six independent distributors in charge of specific geographical territories. Though the network covered the entire US, dealerships were concentrated in the Northeast and on the West Coast: New York had 23 BMW dealerships, California 24.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 24, 2025 – In a significant move signaling confidence in the UK’s economic future, Heathrow has unveiled its largest private investment program, coupled with plans to submit proposals for a third runway to the government by the summer of 2025. This initiative, driven by the UK government’s support for expansion at Heathrow, aims to transform the airport’s infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and boost the UK’s economic growth.

Major Investment in Infrastructure and Passenger Experience

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 24, 2025 – On the occasion of the inauguration of Milan Fashion Week, John Elkann, Stellantis Chairman, and Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, delivered the first two Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition vehicles to Giorgio Armani, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between these two iconic Italian brands. The handover, held in Turin, signifies the official launch of this exclusive edition, blending high fashion with sustainable automotive innovation.