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New generation of commercial long haul vehicle tyres “e-cube MAX” for European long-distance transportDevelopment focus on sustainability and efficiency New 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...

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...

Hankook Tire’s European manufacturing site is operating at full capacity Hankook Tire’s “Made in Europe” UHP and OE product portfolio a great success in European markets Exemplary social investments by Hankook Tire Neu-Isenburg, Germany/Rácalmás, Hungary, 21st December 2011...

Popular radial tyre for trucks further optimised Innovative interior structure, optimised tread design and new type of compound technology Longer service life, high cost-effectiveness and operational reliability Neu-Isenburg, Germany, December 19, 2011 – With the AH22+ Hankook...

Hankook ultra-high-performance tyres as original equipment on all new BMW 1 Series models "Ventus Prime²" already a success on the MINI Cooper S Milestone in the company's global expansion plans Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 2ndDecember 2011 – Tyre manufacturer Hankook is an...

Exciting program, loads of events and cutting-edge tyre solutions TUNE IT! SAFE! Campaign by the German Federal Department of Transport and  German Tuning Association VDAT exclusively on Hankook tyres again in 2012Special autograph signing with German football champion players Borussia...

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)...