Stellantis is breathing new life into the Autobianchi brand—defunct since 1995—by slapping the historic badge onto a special edition of the Fiat Pandina. The move appears to be a legal maneuver to preserve Stellantis’ trademark rights under European regulations, which…
The 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera S isn’t just another sports car—it’s a masterclass in blending raw performance with daily usability, and it does so without compromise. Handed over by Porsche for a week-long test drive, this 992.2-generation 911 proved that…
Porsche has launched the 911 GT4 R, a new customer race car that replaces the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. Unlike previous GT4 race cars, which were Cayman-based, this one is built on the 911 platform—specifically, the 911 Cup car,…
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%),…
Tire pressure isn’t just a number on a sticker—it’s the invisible thread that ties a car’s engineering to real-world performance. Whether you’re piloting a supercar or a humble Corolla, the rubber meeting the road dictates grip, handling, fuel economy, and…
The rubber and tire industry has seen various developments over the last seven days, with key players worldwide reporting their financial results and share-price trends. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show that Bridgestone Corp.’s share price increased by 3.1% to…
Turkey’s Competition Board has levied administrative fines totalling TRY3.63 billion (€67 million) on tyre manufacturers and distributors for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the automotive sector. The watchdog concluded an investigation into concerted price movements, exchange of competitively sensitive information, resale…
Frank Stephenson, the original designer of the BMW X5 and modern Mini, has lent his talents to the Bovensiepen 05 GT, a bespoke take on the BMW M5 Touring. The 05 GT is a performance wagon that blends subtle elegance…
Danfoss, a Danish industrial technology group, has inked an exclusivity deal to acquire Alfagomma, an Italian manufacturer of rubber hoses, fittings, couplings, and connectors. Headquartered in Lombardy, Italy, Alfagomma racks up €600 million in annual sales and employs 4,500 people…
Swedish polymer specialist Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has inaugurated its new aerospace seals production facility in Casablanca, Morocco, marking a strategic expansion into the country’s burgeoning aerospace sector. Group president and CEO Peter Nilsson confirmed the plant’s opening in a 10…