Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. (TNA) has reached a major manufacturing milestone with the production of 100 million tires at the company’s plant in White, Georgia. The facility has been producing tires for over 20 years, playing a vital role in supplying high-quality products, supporting growth in key markets, while also contributing to the local community through job creation, economic development and long-term investment.

On Monday, September 28; 8 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., at the Global Polymer Summit will host a Symposium in Honor of Charles Goodyear Medalist Charles McKenna titled: Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Glass Transition of Polymers and Rubber.

Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) is equipping the Porsche 911 Carrera with its premium tires ex-works for the first time. After around ten years as a Porsche OEM and extensive development work on the tire, this iconic sports car will be rolling off the production line on Hankook Tire bearing the ‘NA2’ marking on the side wall. The size 235/40 ZR19 is fitted at the front, the size 295/35 ZR20 at the rear – both specifically designed for the demanding driving dynamics of the Porsche 911 Carrera.

Continental has received original equipment approval for the all-electric Škoda Elroq. The Continental EcoContact 7 in size 235/50 R20 has been approved for the front axle and size 255/45 R20 for the rear axle of the electric SUV. “R20” indicates tires designed for 20-inch rims. Both versions carry the FR marking, which indicates that they have an integrated rim protection rib.

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the updated Mazda MX-5. The two-seater lightweight convertible sports car, equipped with 195/50R16 84V size tires, went on sale in Japan and Europe in June 2026. Yokohama Rubber has been supplying OE tires for the Mazda MX-5 continuously from the very first model.

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