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Hankook Equips New RUF Stormster with Icebear W300A SUV Winter Tyres for UN Climate Conference · Top performance at low rolling resistance· Optimized for use in high-powered SUVs in winter weather conditions· Outstanding line-up in 20 and 22 inches· Perfect example of Hankook Kontrol...

Dr Hwi Joong Kim, Hankook Tire Chief Technology Officer and Production Officer receives 2009 Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Akron · Receives award from University of Akron (UOA), leading university in Polymer Science· Recognises contribution towards Hankook Tire’s rapid...

Hankook Tire seeks engineers for Europe · Number of engineers at Europe Technical Center to be increased by around 16 per cent in 2009· Production of ultra-high-performance tyres is a major engine for economic growth· Tyre engineers at Hankook Tire are specialists borne out of their passion for...

Hankook Tire e-cube: New economic and ecological concept of commercial vehicle radial tyre range for long-haul purpose Greater fuel efficiency and increased mileage through new technologiesOptimised for economical use in European long-haul transportNew generation of tyres already available in...

Hankook Icebear W440 winter tyre awarded the top mark as "specially recommended" by the ADAC, OEAMTC and TCS 18 brands of winter tyre in sizes 205/55 R 16 for VW Golf and similar vehicles testedOnly 5 tyres received the top mark from the ADAC, OEAMTC and TCSHankook Icebear W440 "very good in all...

Hankook Optimo 4S Named Champion in Major All-Season Tyre Test by Auto Bild German automotive magazine Auto Bild once again gives Hankook Optimo 4S top marksTesters confirm tyre’s "absolutely impressive all-round talent"Test proves that high safety levels and excellent rolling resistance can go...

Another new lap record for the Alzen Porsche on Hankook tyres at the Nürburgring Nordschleife Jürgen Alzen's fantastic new record in his Turbo PorscheA phenomenal 06:58 minutes on the Nordschleife's 20,793 kilometersHankook Ventus racing tyres with leading edge performance Neu-Isenburg, Germany,...

Gardemeister on world rally stage with Hankook Corsa Daventry, UK, September 10 2009 – Flying Finn Toni Gardemeister is set to drive the Hankook Opel Corsa later this month as Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) testing moves to Spain for the Rally Principe de Asturias. Toni and regular...

Hankook Tire focuses on the European market with additional investment in its Hungary plant EUR 230 million investment into additional facilities at Hungary plantPlans for ten million tyres per year production capacity by 2011Demonstrates strong focus on European market Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 9...

First Pole Position for Hankook in the Le Mans Series Pierre Kaffer drives the Hankook Ferrari to pole position at the NürburgringGreat development progress already achieved after only four racesTeam feels well-equipped for the next race at Silverstone Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 31 August 2009 – On...

Premiere at the Nürburgring:Hankook Team Farnbacher at the legendary 1000 kilometre race Hankook Team Farnbacher will be on the starting line for the first time at the 1000 kilometre race of the Le Mans Series at the NürburgringTyre tests completed with optimum resultsTeam aims to build upon its...

Hankook Tire Announces Significant Increase in Q2 Earning Results Significant increase in Q2 sales of 10.8% QoQ and operating profits of 310.2% QoQProduction operations in China and Europe see record high growth in sales and operating profitsIncrease in global ultra-high-performance tyre sales of...

Hankook Tire to Sponsor the Audi Soccer Cup Sporty high point of the Audi anniversary festivities, with participation by Hankook Tirecompany demonstrates its commitment to premium products and services Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 27 July 2009 – Hankook Tire would not miss the gathering of the...

Hankook Tire Supports University Project The tyre manufacturer sponsors the Robotics Research Lab of the Technical University of KaiserslauternAutonomous robots for deployment in disaster areasOff-road robot RAVON for five years successful on Hankook tyres even in path-less...

Hankook Tire Participates in the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours with Farnbacher Racing Team Hankook Tire’s exceptional tyre technology expected to take the Farnbacher Racing Team to a class win in the 2009 Le Mans 24 hoursThe world’s seventh-largest and fastest-growing tyre company expected to prove its...

Three Continents in Three Days by Car: Record-holding driver Gerhard Plattner relies on Hankook tyres •    Audi A3 travels from Africa to Asia via Europe in just 72 hours•    Gerhard Plattner drives on Hankook Ventus S1 evo tyres from Rabat to Istanbul•  ...

Audi expands original equipment with Hankook Tyres: A3 models rolling off assembly lines with Ventus S1 evo Ultra-high performance: Audi relies on Hankook Ventus S1 evo in the 17-inch size for its A3 Expansion of partnership: Hankook Tire now Audi's tyre partner in Europe as well ...

Hankook Tire: Represented by Strong Teams Again at the 24-hour Race on the Nürburgring •    Hankook Tire participates in the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring for the sixth time•    Team Hankook-H&R Spezialfedern from Alzen Motorsport spearheads the    ...

Hankook Tires "Made in Europe" as Original Fitment for Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California Produced in Europe: first ever delivery to VW from Hankook's Hungarian factory Product of Europe: designed, developed and tested in Europe for Europe VW auditing: Hankook Tire's...

Hankook Tire Posts Profitable 1Q Results Despite Industry Global Slowdown 2009 first quarter revenues of KRW 1.135 trillion, a 13.8% increase from 1Q 2008 Operating profits of KRW 35.3 billion in 2009 1Q increases over 2008 4Q Effective cost management and expenditure lead Hankook to operating...

Hankook Tire advertises on BBC World News with Pan-European TV-campaign The new advert focuses on Hankook's environmentally friendly tyres enfren and Optimo 4S Ecology-minded car drivers are the target group Neu-Isenburg, 21 April 2009 – Hankook Tire, currently seventh largest and one of the...

Hankook Farnbacher Team Take Podium at Le Mans Series Hankook Tire's exceptional tyre technology puts them in third place podium finish in the first race of the Le Mans Series Allan Simonsen and Christian Montanari partner throughout the six hour race with proven Hankook Tire excellence The...

Hankook's Ventus Line again successful in tests Hankook reaches highest values again in the current sport auto tyre test Ultra high performance tyre Ventus S1 evo in wide-base tyre top league Ventus line again holds its ground in independent tyre tests in 2009 Superiority of the "Kontrol...

Hankook Tire's European Plant achieves OE Supplier and Environmental Certification Certified Quality Management System according to ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certified Environmental Management System according to EN ISO 14001:2004 15,000 tyres daily in more than 300 different sizes and dimensions...

Hankook's high-end tyre Ventus S 1 evo scores impressive win in leading German automotive magazine Impressive top marks for wet and dry handling Top evaluation for braking and hydroplaning, too Best overall mark both for wet and dry conditions Lowest rolling resistance and least rolling noise in...

Hankook Tire teams up for Le Mans 2009 Exclusive supplier to Farnbacher Racing Team for Le Mans Series and 24 Hours of Le Mans Hankook Tire puts exceptional effort in tyre technology development The world's seventh largest and fastest growing tyre manufacturer shows great dedication to...

German Automotive Press again labelling Hankook Ventus Prime outstanding and test winner Hankook's Ventus Prime-Tyre received highest recommendation in comprehensive Summer Tire Test by biggest German car magazine “Auto Bild” Rated “allround-talent with good balance in wet and dry handling”...

Hankook Tire continues collecting awards in 2009: Automobile magazine 'Gute Fahrt' issues purchasing recommendation for the Ventus V12 evo Hankook Ventus V12 evo puts in a convincing performance in the 'Gute Fahrt' summer tyre test Top marks for braking and consistently balanced handling A...

Hankook Tire sets sales records in fiscal 2008 amidst current economic climate Global sales increase of approximately 26% at KRW 4.07 trillion amidst the current economic conditions Profitable UHP tire sales increase of 35% year on year Hankook Tire targets global sales of KRW 4.3 trillion for...