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Hankook Tire supplies original equipment tires for Porsche Panamera

The latest OE fitments include new 21-inch sizes: 275/35 ZR21 for the front axle and 325/30 ZR21 for the rear axle. The 19- and 20-inch sizes, which Hankook Tire has supplied for the Panamera since 2021, will also be fitted to the new model, completing the Ventus S1 evo Z lineup across all sizes from 19 to 21 inches. All supplied sizes feature Porsche-specific ND0 homologation markings on the sidewall.

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Dow launches Voltricell battery cell materials platform

Dow announced the addition of VOLTRICELL™ to its existing portfolio of battery solutions at The Battery Show North America. VOLTRICELL™opens in a new tab is a brand-new suite of materials designed to optimize battery manufacturing processes and improve the performance of today’s battery and emerging sodium-ion, silicon-anode and solid-state battery technologies. It is Dow’s first material platform designed specifically for supporting optimal electrochemistry inside the cell.

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Bridgestone launches Battlax Adventure A42 motorcycle tire

Bridgestone Corporation announced the launch of BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42, an adventure motorcycle tire that will become available sequentially in countries worldwide starting Jan. 1, 2027. Under the concept of “the answer to the road-going adventurers”, the BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 is designed to deliver an excellent balance of peace of mind, economy and comfort for adventure riders who primarily ride on-road. From city streets to expressways and winding roads, the tire achieves an optimal balance of wet performance and wear life while helping reduce tire noise while riding, supporting comfortable long-distance touring.

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Yokohama Rubber to exhibit at the IRC2026 AICHI Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that it will participate in the IRC2026 AICHI Rubber & Elastomer Technical Exhibition to be held over four days at the Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, from November 3 to November 6. The technical exhibition will be held concurrently with the International Rubber Conference 2026 (IRC2026). This conference brings together the world’s scientists and engineers dealing with rubber and elastomers. The theme of this year’s exhibit is “Future Rubber Technology toward Sustainability.”

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ContiTech to showcase aftermarket solutions at AAPEX 2026

Continental’s group sector ContiTech will exhibit at AAPEX 2026, one of the automotive aftermarket industry’s leading trade events, taking place November 3-5, 2026, at The Venetian Expo and Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada.

At Booth #V2023, attendees can connect with ContiTech’s aftermarket experts and explore the company’s latest products and solutions designed to help distributors, installers, fleet operators, and service professionals improve vehicle performance, reliability, and uptime.

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Aliapur and Infiniteria Europe plan tire supply for French recycling plants

Aliapur and Infiniteria Europe announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work towards an agreement for the supply of end-of-life tires to two future recycling plants planned by Infiniteria in France. Under the MoU, Aliapur and Infiniteria Europe intend to work towards a long-term supply agreement under which Aliapur would provide the end-of-life tires required to operate both facilities.

The MoU establishes a framework for a secure, reliable and sustainable long-term supply chain and provides an important foundation for the continued development of both projects. Shortlisted sites are currently being assessed with environmental impact studies ongoing.

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