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Maximum safety on wintry roadsOptimised traction on wet, snowy and icy surfacesReduced wear through patented 3D kerf technology Neu-Isenburg/Germany, 8th October 2012 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook introduces the DW06, a new development in the winter tyre segment for trucks: The traction...

New generation of commercial long haul vehicle tyres “e-cube MAX” for European long-distance transportDevelopment focus on sustainability and efficiencyNew technologies for optimised performance throughout entire tyre lifecycle Hanover/Germany, 18th September 2012 - Premium tyre manufacturer...

New online tool “Label Finder“ helps consumers with their tyre purchaseCurrent range of tyres predominantly already top labelledMarket start for Hankook tyres with AA-Label already in 2013 Neu-Isenburg/Germany, September 12th 2012 – Ahead of the new tyre labelling guidelines which come into effect...

World premiere: The new eco-friendly commercial vehicle tyre series for long distance travel Winter tyre specialist DW06 for optimum performance when driving on snow and ice Truck tyre breakdown service “Hankook Road Assist 24h“ in additional European countries ...

Start of partnership celebrated prior to UEFA Europa League Draw in Monaco Hankook becomes partner for seasons 2012/13 - 2014/15 Football sponsorship as integral part of Hankook’s European marketing strategy Monaco, 31st August 2012 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is delighted...

Soccer sponsorship forms an integral part of Hankook’s European marketing strategy Sponsorship agreement for next three seasons - 2012 to 2015 Neu-Isenburg / Germany, 16th July 2012 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is delighted to announce they will become an Official Sponsor to the...

Premium tyre manufacturer to increase advertising presence in London’s key locations from June to September 2012 Daventry, UK / Neu-Isenburg, Germany 22nd June 2012 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is set to launch an outdoor advertising campaign this month in the UK.  The new campaign...

Appearance at the “Reifen” trade fair now for the tenth time in succession Great increase in brand awareness through extensive and continual marketing investments Line-up demonstrates quality, environmental-friendliness and forward-looking orientation OEM contracts and motor...

Hankook renew sponsorship agreement with the Northampton Saints Rugby Club Continued commitment as the Elite sponsor until 2016 Daventry, UK, 2nd May 2012 – Hankook Tyre UK are proud to announce it has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Northampton Saints Rugby Club as...

Hankook Tire’s global sales continued its double-digit growth at 17.1% YoY to 1.152 Billion EURO (KRW 1.71 trillion) during the first quarterSales growth in major markets such as Europe and North America led the overall upward business momentumThe growth also driven by rapid increase in the demand...

Ventus race tyres display performance and durability in hard duels on the high sided kerbs at the Imola circuit during 100th race weekend of SUPERSTARS SERIES INTERNATIONAL Top-drivers impressed by high level of tyre consistency Johan Kristoffersson on AUDI RS5 (SUPERSTARS SERIES)...

Ultra-high-performance tyre Ventus S1 evo² fitted as Original Equipmentto new BMW 3-Series DTM technology combines performance, durability and energy efficiency Another milestone on the company's global expansion course Neu-Isenburg/Deutschland, April 16, 2012 – Hankook Tire, the...

Motorsport legend Bernd Schneider as well as long distance pros Pierre Kaffer, Kenneth Heyer and Alexandros Margaritis on the grid Team races on Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3 AMG in real racing conditions for the first time on legendary German Nordschleife Neu-Isenburg/Deutschland, 13th April...

Hankook Ventus racing tyres show top performance at their season debut in MonzaExclusive tyre partner to Italy’s most popular racing series enjoys action-packed first race with top lap-times of 1’55.851 (Superstars Series) and 1’50.063 (GT Sprint Series)Max Pigoli (Superstars Series) and Andrea...

Exclusive tyre partner to the  most competitive junior racing series in EuropeHankook Ventus racing tyres already successful in formula racing Hankook intensifies cooperation with motorsport promoter ITR Neu-Isenburg/Germany, 4th April 2012 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook will be the...

Neu-Isenburg/Germany, March 23rd, 2012: Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook and German HEICO Motorsport will team up in the future for endurance racing. The "Hankook Team Heico Motorsport" racing team will enter the endurance racing season 2012 as of the second round of the circuit racing...

Consequent expansion of European Motorsports engagement Swedish racing legend and two-time DTM champion Mattias Ekström convinced about Hankook Tyres on TTA racing cars Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 12th March 2012 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is the official tyre supplier to the...

Enfren Eco H433 is the first tyre to receive highest possible grade for Energy Efficiency Grading System in Korea First imported tyre in Japan to receive the highest AAA mark in the Labeling System for Fuel Efficient Tyres (Seoul, Korea) February 29, 2012 – Hankook received the top...

"Hankook Road Assist 24h"for quick mobility in EuropePremium service for truck fleets Neu-Isenburg/Deutschland, 16 February 2012– "Hankook Road Assist 24h" is the new truck breakdown service from premium manufacturer Hankook. Since its launch in January 2012 the service...

Hankook to extend its commitment to top European motor racing even further in 2012 Exclusive tyre partnership with the International touring car racing series SUPERSTARS and GTSPRINT Fast V8 cars now equipped with Hankook Ventus racing tyres Neu-Isenburg/Germany, February 1,...

Kia Rio wins the ‘Ultra Low Carbon’ Award category sponsored by HankookHankook continue to invest in research and development Daventry, UK, 17th January 2012 – Hankook, Associate Sponsor of the What Car? Car of the Year Awards proudly witnessed the new Kia Rio scoop the ‘Ultra Low Carbon’...

Global sales jump 20.9% year-over-year to KRW 6.484 trillion with operating profit of KRW 566.3 billion Hankook Tire continues upwards momentum led by rapid growth in UHP tyres and OE supply January 13th, 2012 (Seoul, Korea/Neu-Isenburg, Germany) – Hankook Tire announced today its...

Ventus S1 evo tyre placed 2nd among leading tyre brands in prestigious EVO magazine’s independent Performance Tyre Test Acknowledged as ‘an excellent tyre’ that is ‘highly recommended’ Daventry, UK, 6th January 2012 – Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo tyre was acknowledged as an ‘excellent...