Slovak navigation specialist Sygic has rolled out its motorcycle-focused Motorbike Mode to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via app update 26.4. The feature brings Sygic’s rider-tailored navigation, weather alerts, and terrain data directly to motorcycle dashboards equipped with either infotainment…
Harley-Davidson’s identity is inseparable from its V-twin engine, a design that has defined the brand’s sound, character, and legacy for over a century. The story begins in 1909 with the company’s first V-twin, the 49.5-cubic-inch Model 5-D, a 7-horsepower atmospheric-valve…
India’s ministry of commerce and industry has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on imports of the rubber antioxidant N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), also known as PX-13, from China, the EU, South Korea, and Thailand. The recommendation follows a petition by Indian…
The MICHELIN Guide has officially entered Oceania with its inaugural New Zealand 2026 Restaurant Selection, recognizing 110 establishments across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. The milestone marks the Guide’s first expansion into the region, celebrating culinary excellence rooted in local…
Japanese automotive components giant Sumitomo Riko is opening a dedicated research and development facility in India to help local automakers meet the demands of vehicle electrification and tightening emissions rules. The new subsidiary, SumiRiko Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd.,…
The global rubber and tire sector saw mixed share-price movements last week, with Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, and ZC Rubber posting modest gains, while Goodyear, Hankook, Sumitomo Rubber, and Yokohama Rubber slipped. Bridgestone closed at Yen3,425 (-1.2%), Goodyear at $6.29 (+2.1%),…
Indian tire manufacturer JK Tyre is accelerating its push into the European market, unveiling a new passenger car and van tire range tailored specifically for European conditions. The move was showcased at Tire Cologne (9–11 June), where JK Tyre also…
India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of resorcinol, a key chemical used in tire and rubber manufacturing, from China and Japan. The probe was launched by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) following a petition by Atul…
Orion SA has officially commenced the production of ‘circular carbon black’ at its facility located in Qingdao, China. This significant development follows the plant’s ISSC+-certification. The Qingdao plant is now manufacturing three specific grades: Ecorax Circular 200, 210, and 215.…
Arlanxeo and Covestro have partnered to decrease the carbon footprint of chloroprene rubber production by utilizing ISCC+ certified chlorine. As part of this collaboration, Covestro supplies chlorine produced using renewable electricity for Arlanxeo’s Baypren-branded chloroprene rubber manufacturing. Since January, all…