FRANKFURT, Germany — Continental A.G. has unveiled a concept technology system dubbed Conti CARE (connected, autonomous, reliable and electrified) for managing tires in electric and autonomous fleets.

MILAN — Prometeon Tyre Group S.r.l. recently unveiled the new H:01 Proway line, designed for "maximum efficiency in long-distance transportation," because of reduced rolling resistance and improved durability.

HANOVER, Germany — Group Michelin and Continental A.G., together with a French software developer, are working together to develop a technological solution for mapping sustainability practices in the natural rubber supply chain

MACON, Ga. — Workers at Kumho Tire U.S.A.'s Macon plant narrowly approved certification of the United Steelworkers union in an early September vote, but the outcome could still be changed by the disposition of 13 challenged ballots.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — American Tire Distributors Inc.'s Hercules Tires unit has launched the Hercules Avalanche XUV — which it claims is the industry's first dedicated winter tire for CUVs and SUVs.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Harley-Davidson USA L.L.C. has launched its first all-electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, with the help of Group Michelin, which worked with the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker to develop tires specifically for the new model.

AKRON — For all but a handful of the world's leading tire makers, the first six months of 2019 has been a challenging period that has resulted in nearly universal reductions in earnings and lackluster sales growth.

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. has upgraded its Avid Ascend line of touring tires for passenger cars, crossovers and minivans with an LX-designated version that offers longer treadlife and improved all-season performance.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Drawing on the principles espoused by the concept of a circular economy, Michelin North America Inc. has selected "upcycling" as the theme of the 20th Michelin Challenge Design competition.