A fertiliser management technology developed with the participation of Hainan Rubber has increased dry rubber yields by an average of 7.45kg per mu, while reducing fertiliser and labour costs. The technology, which centres on soil improvement, targeted fertilisation, and the…
Swiss elastomer products manufacturer Datwyler has reported a 3.5% year-on-year increase in group sales to CHF582.7 million (€626 million) for the first six months, with earnings (EBIT) rising 9.9% to CHF75.7 million. The company’s healthcare division was the main driver…
The rubber and tire industry has seen significant developments over the last seven days, with various companies reporting their financial results and announcing new projects. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show that Bridgestone Corp.’s share price increased by 1.1% to…
The new Official FIA F1® Safety Car, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+, has made its debut at the Hungaroring. This is the 14th Official FIA F1® Safety Car with the Mercedes star and it replaces the Mercedes-AMG GT Black…
President Donald Trump has imposed new Section 301 tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. The levies take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24, 2026, immediately replacing…
Ford Motor Co. and Geely Automobile Holdings have agreed to form a 67-33 joint venture at Ford’s underused plant near Valencia, Spain, to co-develop and produce four new electric and internal-combustion models starting in 2028. Ford will hold a two-thirds…
Spanish auto parts maker Grupo Antolin-Irausa has been granted court protection for its assets in the U.S. on July 22, as part of its ongoing restructuring procedure started in Spain last month. The company, which serves major automakers including Ford,…
The 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series rolls into Washougal MX Park for Round 8 with the Lawrence brothers—Hunter and Jett—dominating the series. Hunter Lawrence (#96, Honda) has won four of the last five motos and leads the championship by…
U.S. auto-safety regulators will begin drafting a new federal rule requiring all new vehicles to have a “robust and obvious” system for exiting when power is lost, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced July 23. The move follows a…
Cummins will begin limited production of its model year 2027 X15 and X10 engines in January 2027, phasing them in gradually to meet stricter EPA nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards. The Columbus, Indiana-based engine maker will continue producing current-generation X15,…