ENSO has launched what its calls its “premium range” of tyres designed for “ultra-high performance (UHP)…electric passenger vehicles”. According to the company, the launch marks “a major expansion of Enso’s product range”, following successful rollouts with commercial fleets.
Prometeon Tyre Group has previewed the latest product to enter its range, a next-generation coach tyre engineered for increased passenger transport efficiency and electric and hybrid vehicle applications. The C02 Coach line, which will be presented in 315/80R22.5 and 295/80R22.5 multiaxle fitments and a 295/80 drive version, will be available by the second half of 2025, the company states. Prometeon describes the C02 Coach range as “a significant development in commercial vehicle tyres as the transport industry continues its transition toward electric vehicles.”
Hankook supplied its Gen3 iON Race tyre at the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix, the first night race and double-header of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2025. Rounds 3 and 4 on 14–15 February in Saudi Arabia saw 22 drivers from 11 teams compete on the circuit’s high-speed straights and 19 corners. Hankook is the exclusive tyre supplier and official technical partner of Formula E.
Yokohama Rubber has further expanded its original equipment supply activities in China with a new deal with Lynk & Co, the firm established in 2016 as a three-way joint venture and, from 14 February 2025, a non-wholly owned subsidiary of Zeekr Intelligent Technology. The Lynk & Co Z10 saloon – the company’s first full electric vehicle – leaves the factory equipped with Yokohama Advan Sport EV tyres in size 245/50R19 105W.
Here at Tyrepress headquarters we’ve bolted all the doors and are hammering large pieces of crooked wood against the windows. XPeng has officially arrived in the UK, and the launch event included the eVTOL X2. Billed as a flying car, this particular vehicle has – horror of horrors – no tyres. To our considerable relief, the only XPeng model that UK residents can actually buy at present does come with four rubbery rings, and it appears the Chinese automotive firm favours a particular European brand.
Warrington’s Own Buses is reaping the benefits of its exclusive Michelin contract as it nears the completion of a total fleet transition from diesel to electric. The public transport operator is in the process of replacing its older vehicles with 105 new zero-emission Volvo BZL Electric buses – all of which are arriving on Michelin X InCity EV Z tyres. The fleet overhaul will see Warrington’s Own Buses eliminate all tailpipe emissions from its transport operation, while also helping to improve the company’s profitability and long-term sustainability.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Nio Inc. has selected Yokohama Advan Sport EV tyres as original equipment for its Onvo L60, which debuted in China last September. The SUV wears the Advan tyre in size 245/50R19 101V.
Michelin has launched the Primacy 5, the latest in its popular and acclaimed range of passenger car tyres for the everyday motorist. The tyre manufacturer says the Primacy 5 improves on the 4+ in terms of lifespan, rolling resistance, comfort, and noise, while also maintaining the high safety and performance levels of the predecessor. Calling this “an amazing feat,” Michelin emphasises the importance of research and development investment and know-how in achieving such advances. It also says the Primacy 5 “maintains” its performance throughout the life of the tread. The manufacturer also says the tyre has been made to deliver these advantages on all vehicles, continuing Michelin’s electric vehicle tyre strategy of ensuring its entire range can be fitted to EVs.
Public transport operator trentbarton has committed to a further five years on Michelin bus tyres, having signed a new Effitires contract with Michelin’s Connected Solutions division. Michelin will supply and manage the tyres on more than 400 buses servicing routes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire for trentbarton, as well as the Wellglade Group’s other businesses Notts + Derby, TM Travel and Kinchbus.
Hankook Tire & Technology is showcasing its portfolio of EV tyres at the Everything Electric Show South (EES South) show in Hampshire. Hosted by Fully Charged, the channel founded by Robert Llewellyn, EES South will take place from 11 to 13 October at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
The new smart #3 Brabus edition is begin factory equipped with EcoContact 6 Q tyres from Continental. Specifically, the SUV coupé is being fitted with 245/40 R20 99V XL tyres as original equipment. The smart #3 is the second model produced by the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese manufacturer Geely.
Tesla Cybertruck owners are complaining of getting just 6,000 miles tyre life from the the famous electric pickups. According to The Drive, one member of the Cybertruck Owners Club says his barely three-month-old Cyber truck has just 6,251 miles on the odometer but is already needing a tyre change.
Pirelli has reached a significant milestone, achieving over 500 homologations for its Elect tyres since introducing this EV-specific designation in 2019. Designed to enhance the performance characteristics of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, Pirelli considers the Elect range a testament to its “leadership in the EV segment.” These tyres are now supplied as original equipment or homologated as factory fitments on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from seven out of ten premium and prestige car manufacturers.
Goodyear is responding to the increasing electrification of the vehicle market by refining its tyre technologies to meet the specific needs of electric vehicles (EVs). The tyre maker has enhanced its current line-up, including the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, UltraGrip Performance 3, and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, to cater to both EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Whether your vehicle is fed from the pump or a socket, there’s a Giti tyre for you – and that’s the message that Giti Tire is promoting with its new Giti AdvanZtech EV ready tyres strategy, which currently incorporates both the GitiSportS2 and GitiSynergyH2 tyre lines.
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