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The Hankook Europe Technical Centre (ETC) has a new branchoffice, which in future will offer employees optimal conditions, especiallywhen it comes to real-world testing of high-end tyres during development. Onthe nearby Nürburgring race track, particularly the legendary Nordschleife, thecompany tests not only racing tyres but also original equipment tyres forrenowned car manufacturers from the hig
Tyre maker Hankook has been named best manufacturer for its all-season line of tyres by Auto Bild, Europe's leading automotive magazine. The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 all-season model range made it to the podium in each of the relevant product tests conducted by Europe's widest-ranging automotive media. One of the main factors responsible for the success was the very high safety margins across all weathe
Tyre maker Hankook was once again able to demonstrate the quality and performance of its products across numerous independent tests covering winter and all-season tyres. For example, the company's ultra-high-performance Winter pattern i*cept evo 3 was named test winner among a dozen brand-name tyres in Auto Bild Sportscars, one of Europe's leading automotive magazines for high-performance sports car
Last month we shared with you the new rules on towing a trailer with a car. The government announced that the changes would be introduced from the 15th November 2021, subject to Parliamentary approval. However, the government have now announced that the change will be introduced at a later date, and as soon as possible. The rules about what you can tow will NOT be changing on 15 November 2021!What d
Japanese tire manufacturer Toyo Tires extends its support as main partner of the UCI World Cup Cyclo-Cross for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. Together with the UCI, Flanders Classics and the other main partners we continue to build on the growing international apppeal of this elite sport.Champions League of Cyclo-crossToyo Tires has exhibited strong growth in recent years despite uncertain and turbu
Hankook's ultra-high-performance tyre, the Ventus S1 evo 3 is crowned winner of the 2021 Summer Tyre Test from the UK's bestselling car magazine Auto Express. Hankook's summer tyre topped the table scoring 100% in wet braking which is crucial on UK roads.Neu-Isenburg, Germany, September 15, 2021 – Premium manufacturer Hankook's latest version of its ultra-high-performance tyre, the Ventus S1
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 all-season passenger car tyre gained top rankings in 2020 in four different tests by independent European automotive magazines, and this year the SUV version follows suit; soon to be named test winner in Auto Bild Allrad's major tyre test. With more than 20 years of expertise developing all-weather treads, this result makes the tyre manufacturer one of the global pioneers in
As many of you will have heard, it has been announced that the rules for towing a trailer or caravan with a car will be updated from autumn this year. So, what are the new rules for towing a trailer with a car? Well, this depends on when you originally passed your car driving test.If you passed your car driving test BEFORE 1st January 1997:If your licence was issued before 1st January 1997, you will
TOYO TIRES Revises and Establishes Sustainable Natural Rubber Procurement PolicyHyogo, Japan–July 29, 2021–Toyo Tire Corporation (Headquarters: Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture; President & CEO: Takashi Shimizu) announces that it has taken up a perspective of sustainability to re-examine its natural rubber procurement policy, which was included in the CSR Procurement Guidelines that prescribe th
Hankookis expanding its original equipment business in the electromobility sector. Fromthe market launch, the tyre maker will equip Volkswagen's first all-electricSUV, the ID.4, with its Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tyres developedspecifically for electric cars. The tyres' reduced rolling resistance sustainsthe vehicle's range, while the lightweight, yet particularly stable double-layercarcass
For the third consecutive year, Japanese tire manufacturer Toyo Tires is partnering the AIG Women's Open, a major golf championship, as an exclusive patron. This year's championship will take place at Carnoustie Golf Links from August 19 to August 22. The AIG Women's Open is one of five major championships in women's golf and is a major sporting event featuring the best female prof
Toyo Tires in Japan will supply Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body with Toyo Open Country M/T-R tyres – its flagship 4x4 brand, tuned for serious off-road racing. Toyo Tires will support Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body in the Dakar Rally 2022 and 2023.The Dakar Rally is an off-road endurance rally that has been organized since 1979. It was originally held on a route from Paris to Dakar in Seneg