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Presence in Poland in keeping with growing demand for Hankook tyres in European marktes Office in Warsaw for closer proximity to customers Neu-Isenburg, Germany/ Warsaw, Poland, 31 October 2011 – Hankook Tire is pleased to announce the establishment of an additional subsidiary in ...

Winner of the ‘Industry Advertising Campaign’ AwardPrestigious industry award voted for by customersSupporting the continued growth of Hankook within the industry Daventry, UK, 24th October 2011 – Last Thursday witnessed the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Tyres & Fast-Fit...

Mercedes-Benz driver claims maiden season win in last DTM raceNew champion Martin Tomczyk celebrated by 120,000 fansFor exclusive tyre partner Hankook, the first DTM year was a successHankook’s Best Pit Stop Award goes to championship-winning Audi Sport Team Phoenix Hockenheim/Germany, 23rd...

Audi driver on top in qualifying for Hockenheim season finaleThrilling battle for runner-up spot behind the new champion Martin TomczykHankook competition tyres quickly reach working temperatures in spite of cold conditions Hockenheim/Germany, 22nd October 2011 – Miguel Molina will start from...

Martin Tomczyk’s Audi Sport Team Phoenix just ahead prior to the final roundFellow Audi driver Oliver Jarvis only three points down with his Audi Sport Team Abt Hankook rewards the quickest pit stop crew with beer and a barbecue Hockenheim/Germany, October 22nd, 2011 – Prior to tomorrow’s finale...

Things go well for Hankook in its inaugural DTM seasonTeams and drivers thrilled by competition tyreA new tyre to be used next season Hockenheim/Germany, 21st October 2011 – Hockenheim will be the venue for the DTM finale on Sunday. For Bavarian Martin Tomczyk, the final round of the season will...

Optimo 4S tyre voted the ‘Best all-season tyre’ in the Auto Express winter tyre test Ideal alternative to winter tyres for those who do not want to change their tyres Daventry, UK, 20th October 2011 – The extended English summer heat-wave has now disappeared as the temperature...

Hankook Tire’s third quarter global sales marked KRW 1.69 trillion Hankook posts the highest quarterly sales performance with a YoY increase of 23.0% Excellent business performance in developed markets and original equipment business contributed to ongoing growth ...

New additional manufacturing unit boosts Hankook’s production volume in Europe 230 million Euro investment for plant expansion in Rácalmás creates over 700 new jobs Hankook is further strengthening its “Made in Europe” UHP and OE product portfolio Neu-Isenburg,...

Audi driver claims early title by finishing thirdFellow Audi driver Mattias Ekström scores a dominant race win in ValenciaHankook tyres once again show masterly consistency Valencia/Spain, 2nd October 2011 – Martin Tomczyk is the new DTM champion. In Sunday’s penultimate season round at Valencia,...

Audi driver Ekström man of the moment in the DTMPoints’ leader Martin Tomczyk and rival Bruno Spengler not in the top tenHankook tyres to face extraordinary requirements at Valencia Valencia/Spain, 1st October 2011 – Qualifying at Valencia on Saturday was particularly important for DTM points’...

Hankook Kinergy Eco EV: Eco-friendly concept tyre for electric vehicles Optimised silhouette and tread compound for reduced air drag, rolling resistance and cosuption assures uncompromising performance and safety while increasing eco-friendliness Increased comfort and...

Campaign shall run throughout October’s Tyre Safety Month Educational materials distributed providing advice on critical tyre safety checks Active supporter of TyreSafe since its establishment in 2006 Daventry, UK, 29th September 2011 – Hankook are gearing up for the winter season...

Winter i*cept RS with optimised braking performance on ice and snow Excellent traction on wet and dry roads Eco-friendly technologies for low rolling resistance Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 27 September 2011 – Hankook presents its new winter tyre, i*cept RS at this year’s Motor Show in...

Hankook’s Winter i*cept evo features optimised silica compound and asymmetric pattern for superior traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions Comprehensive line-up for limousines, sports cars and SUVs Redot design award for advanced pattern design Produced in the company’s ultramodern...

Ventus S1 evo²: 1st Hankook Ultra High Performance Tyre “Made in Europe” Tread optimisation based on DTM racing technology and improved silica compounds for environmentally friendly, high-end wet and dry performance Developed in view of the new EU-labelling criteria “wet grip”,...

Audi driver scores 16th DTM race win with a margin of over 40 seconds Fellow Audi driver Martin Tomczyk extends points’ lead to nine points with second place In spite of low temperatures, Hankook rain tyres provide much grip on wet track Oschersleben/Germany, September 18th, 2011 – ...

Audi driver Miguel Molina had a margin of only one thousandth of a second Good starting grid position for Mercedes-Benz driver Bruno Spengler Hankook tyres once again a factor for good balance between the car brands Oschersleben/Germany, 17th September 2011 – Only seldom before was...

Much-promising initial test runs with new Hankook competition tyre Hankook’s chief engineer James Kim is again expecting top-level technology Development work soon to be completed Oschersleben/Germany, September 16th, 2011 – The Motorsport Arena Oschersleben is hosting the...

World premieres: All new High End UHP and EU labelling-ready winter tyres New tyre concepts: Electro-mobility and Aerodynamic Meet the stars: Autograph signing sessions with football stars and celebrity race drivers Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 13th September 2011 –Hankook Tire,...

Second phase of advertising set to run across September/October 2011 Campaign has received positive feedback from customers Success echoed in the TAFF Awards nomination for ‘Industry Advertising Campaign Award’ and ‘AUTOSPOT 2011’ Award by Auto Bild Neu-Isenburg, Germany,...

Excellent shakedown with fastest first attempt Toni remains confident for the weekends rally as he continues to build upon his success Daventry, UK, 9th September 2011 – Hankook are confident as Toni Gardemeister undertakes a successful shakedown as he prepares for this weekend’s...

Martin Tomczyk wins at Brands Hatch and claims the lead in drivers’ standings Guest able to meet the DTM Drivers including former F1 star, David Coulthard Daventry, UK, 9th September 2011 – The British weather stayed true to form at this weekend’s DTM race at the Brands Hatch circuit,...

New Kia Sportage being equipped with European Hankook Tyres Volkswagen and Hyundai already supplied from Hankook’s Hungary operations Neu-Isenburg, Germany / Rácalmás, Hungary, 8 September 2011 – Hankook Tire’s European factory is continuously expanding its OE supply business to the...

Audi driver takes over championship lead with victory at Brands Hatch A clean sweep of the top three for the Ingolstadt brand in action-packed rain race Convincing performance by Hankook rain tyres with low temperatures at challenging track Fawkham/United Kingdom, 4th September 2011...

Audi driver Rockenfeller wins qualifying at the shortest track of the DTM Points’ leader Bruno Spengler starts only from eighth place into the race Hankook tyres master all the challenges at Brands Hatch Fawkham/United Kingdom, 3rd September 2011 – Mike Rockenfeller made short...

Toni Gardemeister finished in 6th place at Barum Czech Rally Zlin Highest ranking privateer at the event Hankook Ventus Z209 tyres perform well in difficult road conditions Daventry, UK, 2nd September 2011 – Hankook are thrilled as their Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC)...

Hankook presents the DTM tyre of the new season Ventus race tyres to become bigger and wider Engineers expecting even better performance as consistency and safety remain unaffected Brands Hatch/United Kingdom, 2nd September 2011 – Since the start of the current season, Hankook has...

World premieres: All new High End UHP and EU labelling-ready winter tyres Electro mobility: New concept tyre to be unveiled Meet the stars: Autograph signing sessions with football stars and celebrity race drivers Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 1st September 2011 – In keeping...

Tyre failures account for 30% of all horsebox breakdowns at the roadside Helpful tips on tyre maintenance Daventry, UK, 30th August 2011 – Hankook’s recent partnership with the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead has revealed some worrying concerns over the tyre maintenance ...

Toni Gardemeister prepares for the Barum Czech Rally ZlinHankook tyres continue to demonstrate ultimate performance Daventry, UK, 25th August 2011 – Hankook’s Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) team are busy preparing for the Barum Czech Rally Zlin which takes place on the 26th...

Winter looms bringing an increased risk of having an accident on the roads Fitting winter tyres ensures a better grip and shorter stopping distances Daventry, UK, 18th August 2011 – Winter is looming making way for more dangerous road conditions. Snow, ice, frost, heavy rain and wet...

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...