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One of the biggest outdoor shows in the UK running for over 100 years Reaching out to a different audience Daventry, UK, 8th August 2011 – Hankook Tyres recently sponsored The Royal International Horse Show, one of the biggest outdoor shows in the UK which has been running for...

Audi driver claims first DTM race win after 15 months at Nürburgring Bruno Spengler extends his points’ lead with second place Hankook slick tyres Ventus F200 show a convincing performance Nürburg/Germany, August 7th, 2011 – Mattias Ekström has returned to winning ways. At the...

Audi driver claims pole positions in difficult conditions Unpredictable Eifel weather takes centre stage at the Nürburgring Hankook slicks provided the necessary grip in spite of wet track Nürburg/Germany, August 6th, 2011. – A turbulent start into the second half of the DTM season...

Football endorsement recognized as important marketing platform in Hankook’s European key markets Sweden, UK and France to be included for the first time Significant investment in the Hankook brand Neu-Isenburg/Germany, August 5th 2011 – Tyre manufacturer Hankook adheres...

Shortlisted for the ‘Tyre Manufacturer of the Year’ and ‘Industry Advertising Campaign’ Award Voted for by customers Daventry, UK, 27th July 2011 – Its smiles all round as Hankook have been nominated for two categories in the 2011 National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Tyres...

Hankook Tire’s second quarter global sales rose 21% YoY at KRW 1.58 trillion, recording the highest ever quarter sales Hankook Tire’s continuous investment for global business expansion and branding contributed to surging sales growth Neu-Isenburg/Germany, July 26, 2011 –...

·       Associate sponsor of the 2012 What Car? Car of the Year Awards ·       Sponsor of the Ultra-Low Carbon Award Category Daventry, UK, 22nd July 2011 – Hankook one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing tyre manufacturers is to ...

Mercedes-Benz driver wins DTM show event at historic sporting venue54.000 fans celebrate a happy motorsport party for two daysDTM tyre partner Hankook draws a positive verdict Munich/Germany, July 17th, 2011 – This was something the time-honoured Munich Olympiastadion hadn’t seen before. During...

DTM novice Edoardo Mortara (Audi) secures the day’s victory after a great finaleHankook tyres provide optimal mechanical grip at the narrow track Munich/Germany, July 16th, 2011 – Bright sunshine, cheerful fans and loud engines – the DTM show event in Munich’s Olympiastadion on Saturday provided...

Motorsport up close at the show event in the Munich Olympiastadion Little aerodynamic downforce due to low speeds Hankook tyre has to provide mechanical grip through its tread Munich/Germany, July 15th, 2011 – Numerous sporting highlights in Munich’s Olympiastadion have already ...

New motorsport micro site with latest information, racing calendars and picture galleries YouTube Channel as Interaction Platform Neu-Isenburg, Germany 8th July 2011 – Hankook intensifies its web presence and launches a special motorsport micro site as well as its own...

Mercedes-Benz claims ninth consecutive win at Norisring Race stopped due to too heavy rain on lap 65 Third-placed Audi driver Martin Tomczyk loses points’ lead Nuremberg/Germany, July 3rd, 2011 – At the Norisring, Mercedes-Benz is unbeatable in the rain as well. After a turbulent...

Bruno Spengler claims his fourth pole from five races Mattias Ekström best-placed Audi driver with fourth place in qualifying Hankook tyres show a convincing performance at the DTM’s only street circuit Nuremberg/Germany, July 2nd, 2011 – Mercedes-Benz remains the dominating force...

Normally, the Norisring is being used for urban trafficDifferent surfaces and bumps a challenge for cars and tyresHankook tyres ready for the unexpected Nuremberg/Germany, July 1st, 2011 – The Norisring will be the venue for one of the most spectacular races of the DTM this Sunday. The only...

Hankook Team Farnbacher takes starting line from pole position at the Eifel classicFastest lap-time substantiates pole positionCommanding win in the SP 8 class for the Hankook Farnbacher Ferrari Italia 458 GT Neu-Isenburg/Germany June 28th 2011 – The Hankook Team Farnbacher is pleased about their...

Dominik Farnbacher drove fastest lap in the first qualifying at the „ADAC Zurich 24 hours Race” Hankook Team Farnbacher is confident for the race on Saturday and Sunday Neu-Isenburg/Deutschland, 24. Juni 2011 – Dominik Farnbacher (D), from the Hankook Team Farnbacher, set the fastest...

Hankook Team Farnbacher is confident about the upcoming 24-hour-race at the Nuerburgring after its maiden victory in the 3rd VLN race Hankook Farnbacher Ferrari 458 Italia GT will take to the starting line with the number 2 Team looks forward to the second highlight of the season,...

First Audi victory at Lausitzring in six years Timo Scheider completes 1-2 after a tactical masterpiece Optimal support by consistently quick Hankook tyres Klettwitz/Germany, June 19th, 2011 – There is no way to stop Martin Tomczyk. After his victory at Spielberg a...

Last year’s winner on top in Lausitzring qualifying Hankook tyre convinces at all parts of the track with huge traction and grip Klettwitz/Germany, June 18th, 2011 – At the Lausitzring, Mercedes-Benz driver Bruno Spengler is a class of his own. In qualifying for the fourth DTM round...

A lot of praise for Hankook after the first three DTM rounds of the season Consistent and fast tyres ensure a well-balanced field Mercedes-Benz motorsport director Norbert Haug praises “close competition” Klettwitz/Germany, June 17th, 2011– The fourth round of this...

Positive summary after highly satisfying qualifying and constantly high performance of tyres Early drop out of Ferrari 458 Italia GT due to impending damage engine failure Team is upbeat about next highlight of the season, the 24h-race in the ‘green hell’ at the German...

Hankook Tire’s HUF 2 billion investment has been completed With the Hankook House the company provides 3-star accommodation for 500 employees Social investment is key priority for Hankook Tire Rácalmás, Hungary, 10 June 2011 – Hankook Tire Hungary inaugurated its new state-of-the-art...

Hankook-Farnbacher’s Ferrari F458 Italia fastest car in the GT2 class during pre-test Team is confident in the run-up to the start of the 24-hour race in Le Mans Equipment is highly promising Neu-Isenburg, Germany, June 9th 2010 – After its recent victory at the Nuerburgring and...

Hankook Tire will invest US$353 million to build a plant in Indonesia New plant will be an export base as well as a regional business hub Strategic investment to accommodate the growing demand for high quality tires Bekasi, Indonesia, June 9, 2011 – Hankook Tire held the...

Ralf Schumacher finishes second in his home race after a great battle Bruno Spengler makes his way up into fourth place with a strong recovery Hankook tyres again convince with much grip and consistency also at the Red Bull Ring Spielberg/Austria, June 5th, 2011 – That was a feast...

Audi driver claims pole position for DTM comeback in Austria Fans watch turbulent rain qualifying at Red Bull Ring Hankook rain tyres guarantee consistent lap times Spielberg/Austria, June 4th, 2011 – In 2003, the DTM raced in Spielberg in Austria for the last time. On Saturday,...

Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline with the fastest pit stop at Zandvoort Driver Mattias Ekström delighted for his crew Audi leading with 2-0 in Hankook Best Pit Stop Award   Spielberg/Austria, June 4th, 2011 – Audi is on top again. After the first round at Hockenheim, the brand ...

Hankook transports more than 14,000 tyres to the DTM circuits Four 40 ton trucks deliver the black gold A 40-strong crew takes care of on-site service First longer test for rain tyres Spielberg/Austria, June 3rd, 2011 – In the first races of the DTM series at Hockenheim and...

Hankook Ultra High Performance Tyres as Original Equipment for the Cooper S All new “Ventus Prime²” deployed for the first time Hankook Tire continues on the road to sustainable growth Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 31 May 2011 – Hankook Tire has been selected as new original equipment manufacturer ...

Support to Hankook’s global strategy by consolidating leading position in China Plant as part of “The Hundred Billion International Automobile City Project” in Chongqing USD 954M investment for 4,500 TBR and 30,000 PCR production capacity per day European plant expansion...

Hankook Team Farnbacher wins VLN at Nürburgring Successful dress rehearsal for 24-hour race in the ‘Green Hell’ Nürburgring/Germany, May 16th, 2011 – This weekend, the Hankook Team Farnbacher celebrates its maiden victory at the Nürburgring. In the third round of the international ...

Audi-driver Mike Rockenfeller scores his maiden DTM race win at Zandvoort Hankook tyres enthuse drivers with a consistent and very good performance Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz) defends points’ lead Zandvoort/Netherlands, May 15th, 2011 – This success feels well. In the 44th race...

Testing at Portimao circuit provided information for the second season round The tread compound is the key to success in The Netherlands Temperatures in qualifying reach up to 120 degrees Zandvoort/Netherlands, May 15th, 2011. Two weeks after the opening round of the 2011 DTM season...

Bruno Spengler secures second pole position of the season Hankook tyres provide excellent mechanical grip in spite of sand at Zandvoort Zandvoort/Netherlands, May 14th, 2011 – The Hankook tyres also showed an entirely convincing performance during the first DTM race abroad. At...

Audi Sport Team Abt first-ever leg winners of the Best Pit Stop Award Timo Scheider thanks his crew At Hankook, media representatives can win, too Zandvoort/Netherlands, May 14th, 2011 – Audi already had reason to celebrate before the race at Zandvoort in The Netherlands:...

Fastest lap for Timo Scheider with the Audi A4 DTM Hankook successfully completes maiden test at Zandvoort Weather forecast predicts use of rain tyres on Saturday Zandvoort, Netherlands, May 13th, 2011 – Things are going well for Hankook, the DTM’s new exclusive tyre partner....

Seven decades of sustained growth: Hankook is braced for the futureInvestment in continuing business development in Europe. DTM premium manufacturers Audi and Mercedes Benz drive exclusively on Hankook tyres Neu-Isenburg, Germany 11 May 2011 – Tyre manufacturer Hankook celebrates a 70 year success...

Hankook Team Farnbacher got 2nd podium Finish in Spa/BelgiumDominik Farnbacher and Allan Simonsen again successful Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 09 May 2011 – In the second round of the Le Mans Series, Dominik Farnbacher and Allan Simonsen scored a strong second place out of starting grid six for the...

Spengler claims eighth DTM race won from Ekström – maiden podium for SchumacherSafety car phase provided additional excitementHankook enjoys trouble-free debut in the world’s most popular touring car series  Hockenheim/Germany, May 1st 2011. Never before was Hankook’s slogan ‘Driving emotion’...

Exclusive tyre suppliers to the most popular international touring car seriesThree year contract forms the core of future Hankook motor sport activitiesVentus racing tyres achieved top performance in the test phase Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 10 April 2011 – the tyre manufacturer, Hankook, will give...

Season starts on April 3rd, 2011 at ELMS (European Le Mans Series)Endurance classics at Le Mans and at the Nürburgring also startingTeam brings the new Ferrari F458 Italia GT to the European tracks 01. April, Neu-Isenburg, Germany. On April 3, the 2011 season of the European Le Mans Series starts...

David Thorp moves up within Hankook Tyre UKExpertise proves key for commercial market Daventry, UK, April 2011 – Hankook is set to boost its commercial presence this year with the appointment of David Thorp as UK sales manager commercial, new product launches and a major presence at this year’s...

Barrie Horrocks appointed UK sales director 2011 set to be year of growth for Hankook Daventry, UK, April 2011 – Hankook has signalled its intention for continued growth in the UK with the appointment of Barrie Horrocks to the newly created role of UK sales director. The former commercial sales...

Hankook unveils a massive new advertizing banner on one of the most frequented streets in the world. Seoul/Korea, 22. March 2011 – Hankook returns to New York's Times Square and advertizes once again on one of the most legendary billboards in the world. The advertizing banner, presented once...

Covering major markets in Europe and North AmericaNew campaign’s extreme sport theme is in sync with Hankook’s active participation in motorsportsIntegral part of Hankook’s global brand strategies which aim at becoming one of the world’s top premium brands Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 19 April 2011 –...

Hankook Tire prepares for relocation of the most important R&D center to Daejeon, KoreaThe business philosophy of sustainable growth continues to extend March 16, 2011, Seoul, Korea. Hankook Tire is preparing a change of location for the company's most important R&D center. As announced by...

New premium comfort tyres to meet the highest requirementsOptimised wet performance and maximised braking power thanks to the latest compound technology and highest quality materialsBionic design for the best traction whilst accelerating, and grip in bendsQuiet Ride Technology for the quietest...

Significant enhancement in longstanding involvement with Borussia DortmundContract signed on 2nd March 2011 at the press conference for the match against FC CologneAdditional expansion of the Bundesliga TV presenter package with TV channel sport1 Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 2nd March 2011 – Tyre...

State-of-the-art passenger car tyre concept already accommodates future standardsFuel efficiency through significantly lower rolling resistanceAnti-vibration technology delivers comfort and efficiency Neu-Isenburg, 21 February 2011 – Hankook Tire has developed the next generation in advanced...

Stephan Lipp is new sales associate for Bavaria and Austria Neu-Isenburg, 14 February 2011 – Stephan Lipp began working as a new member of the sales team at Hankook Reifen Deutschland GmbH in early January 2011. Lipp, who is originally from Nuremberg and has been working in the tyre industry for...