Hankook & Co. posted a 10.8% increase in year-over-year sales during the first quarter of 2022 thanks to "effective pricing and distribution strategies in major regions," according to company officials.

Tiremakers say dealers need to have a thorough understanding of EV design dynamics, EV tire construction and how installation of the correct replacement tire can preserve - and even enhance - vehicle performance.

BMW has picked Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ultra-high performance tires for its electric i4 Gran Coupe. "The tires come in mixed sizes in 18-inch and 19-inch widths," say Hankook officials. 

Three different Hankook tires - one for summer driving, one for winter use and one in the all-season category - will be original equipment on the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, depending on drivers' needs.

Hankook Tire America Corp. will provide original equipment fitments on three Volkswagen models, the Golf GTI, Golf R and the Tiguan R.

Hankook Tire North America will raise prices on its Hankook and Laufenn brand passenger and light truck tires up to 8% on May 1. Hankook also will hike its TBR tire prices on the same day.

Hankook Tire North America has launched the new Ventus S1 AS, an ultra-high performance all-season tire that is "ideal for drivers seeking high performance across all weather conditions year-round."

Hankook Tire & Technology Co Ltd. will introduce a family of tires designed for high performance, premium electric vehicles in May.

Hankook & Co. returns for the third season as the official tire partner for the W Series. The world’s only all-female, single-seater series continues to compete with the Ventus Race tire at all eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022.