02.08.2011 Hankook Q2 «disappointing» – Deutsche Bank analyst

While Hankook`s second quarter represented a record in terms of sales, a Deutsche Bank report has provided a metaphorical cold shower with the «disappointing» news of a 34 per cent slide in year on year operating profit.

11.07.2011 Korean firms to build plants in SA

Several South Korean companies are planning to establish multibillion-rand manufacturing plants in SA, boosting the Asian manufacturing powerhouse’s presence in SA’s economy.

23.12.2010 Hankook Recalling Tires Due to Sidewall Concerns

NHTSA announced that Hankook Tire America is voluntarily recalling some of its Hankook Dynapro AS radials due to concerns with `less than expected sidewall performance.`

08.06.2010 Report: Hankook Considering Formula One Supply

Hankook already produces high performane race tyres such as the Hankook Ventus Z207, but according to the Brisbane Times interview, the company, while keen to enter Formula One, is not ready yet.

26.09.2008 Hankook All-Season Test Success at Auto Bild

Hankook’s Optimo 4S has received the best ratings in an all-season tyre test by Auto Bild, the German car magazine, with testers acknowledging “top driving performance under any weather conditions”.

28.08.2008 Hankook Points to Tyre Tests to Confirm Rolling Resistance Qualities

The latest 18-inch UHP wide-base tyre test published in Germany’s leading automotive consumer magazine “Auto Bild” shows that paying attention to rolling resistance does not necessarily have to come attached to an unacceptable sacrifice in the areas of handling or braking.

26.03.2008 Hankook Ventus Prime K105 «Exceptionally Recommended» by Auto Motor und Sport

Leading German motoring magazine Auto Motor und Sport has rated Hankook’s Ventus Prime K105 as its top tyre in a recent magazine summer tyre test.

30.03.2010 New Line Haul Drive Radial From Hankook

Hankook Tire America said it is continuing to expand its footprint in the commercial tire market by introducing its next generation line-haul drive tire, the DL07, at the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show.

04.09.2008 Hankook AL07plus Offers Features that Increase Durability and Fuel Efficiency

The new AL07+ long-haul steer tire from Hankook sets a new standard in commercial tires by utilizing the most innovative technology available to increase both durability and fuel efficiency.

20.06.2008 Hankook Introduces AW01 All Position Winter Tyre

Hankook has applied the company’s SCCT design technology to its latest range of cold weather commercial vehicle tyres. The new line-up, named the AW01, is a studless all position product that Hankook reports offers excellent traction and powerful grip capabilities on snowy and icy roads.

29.05.2008 Hankook Debuts 4 Tyres at CV Show

2008 is shaping up to be a yet another year of growth for Hankook. The South Korean manufacturer arrived at the CV show armed with several new products, indicating it is indeed taking its plans to increase market share in the commercial sector very seriously.