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Falken's Azenis RS820 Tire: A New Era in High-Performance Driving for the Audi S3

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move that underscores their commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive performance, Falken Tires proudly announces the selection of their Azenis RS820 tire as original equipment for the highly anticipated all-new Audi S3. This marks a pivotal moment for both companies, as the Azenis RS820 becomes the first Falken tire in the super-ultra high-performance (SUHP) category to grace the factory floor of a production vehicle.

A Harmonious Partnership: Falken and Audi's Pursuit of Excellence

The Audi S3, a symbol of dynamic performance and driving exhilaration, demands a tire that can not only match its impressive capabilities but elevate them to new heights. Falken's Azenis RS820, meticulously engineered with cutting-edge technology and decades of motorsport experience, is more than up to the task.

BKT Fortifies Sustainable Practices with Membership in Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – In a significant move that solidifies its commitment to environmental and social responsibility, BKT, a leading manufacturer of off-highway tires, has officially joined the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR). This landmark decision marks a pivotal moment in BKT's ongoing sustainability journey, demonstrating the company's dedication to fostering responsible practices across its entire value chain.

The global demand for natural rubber continues to surge, driven by the growth of various industries, including agriculture, construction, and mining. However, this increased demand also raises concerns about the potential environmental and social impacts of natural rubber production, such as deforestation, biodiversity loss, and labor rights violations.

Enso Announces Plans for America's First Carbon-Neutral Tire Factory, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – Enso, a pioneering tire technology company specializing in electric vehicles (EVs), today unveiled plans to establish the United States' first carbon-neutral tire manufacturing facility. The $500 million project, fortified by a letter of interest with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM Bank), is poised to revolutionize the EV tire industry and advance environmental sustainability within the automotive sector.

Transforming Tire Manufacturing through Sustainability

Continental and Samsara Forge Strategic Alliance to Redefine Fleet Management Through Integrated Tire and Trailer Telematics

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2024 – Continental, a global leader in tire and automotive technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Samsara, a pioneer in industrial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize fleet management by integrating Continental’s advanced tire sensor data with Samsara’s comprehensive telematics platform, providing fleet operators with unparalleled insights into trailer health,efficiency, and utilization.

The integration of Continental’s in-tire sensors, which monitor tire pressure and mileage, with Samsara’s trailer telematics data, will deliver a holistic view of trailer performance. This comprehensive data set will enable fleet managers to proactively address maintenance needs, optimize tire lifespan, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance overall fleet safety.

Addressing a Year of Continued Crisis

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 20, 2022 –

Addressing a Year of Continued Crisis: Financial Results Announcement Q&A Session

Toyota announced its FY2022 financial results on May 11.

 

They showed record high sales and profits, despite the forecast of lower profits due to surging material prices and other forces.

 

See also: A 5-min Overview of the FY2022 Financial Results

 

Following the presentation, Toyota executives responded to reporters’ questions about a variety of topics, like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, production cuts due to parts shortages, soaring materials costs, the war in Ukraine, and slowdowns in various markets.

 

The variety of topics reflects the increasingly wide range of issues affecting Toyota's business.

 

#3 Digging Through Designs

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 20, 2022 –

#3 Digging Through Designs: The Transmission Team Starts from Scratch (Part 1)

This series features Toyota’s project to revive a legendary racing car by reporting on the project members’ efforts as well as the history and meaning behind this vehicle. The third part focuses on the team rebuilding the transmission.

Three men with three different roles

Hideaki Asuka, Tatsuki Honda, and Hidenao Ishida form the team in charge of the car’s transmission, clutch, driveshaft, and rear axle.

Toyota's AI Basketball Robot CUE5

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 20, 2022 – Toyota's AI Basketball Robot CUE5: Developers Continue to Forge Ahead to Give Back (Installment Four)

CUE is Toyota’s AI basketball robot and member of the Alvark Tokyo, a team in the Japanese professional basketball league (B.League). In 2019, CUE set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot.

Let’s begin with a brief recap of CUE’s development journey, as covered in the previous three installments on Toyota’s newsroom site linked below.

#1 An In-house Challenge: Novices embark on a new project from scratch

#2 CUE3 Shoots for a Guinness World Record™

New Fuels to Fire Up Competitive Spirits

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 20, 2022 –

With hydrogen coursing through its engine, the H2 Corolla is back for another year of the Super Taikyu race series.

The car put on another solid performance over the weekend of March 19-20, completing the 5-hour race at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.

To kick off its second season, the hydrogen-powered Corolla completed 97 laps (563.3km) in 5 hours (Photo: Noriaki Mitsuhashi/N-RAK PHOTO AGENCY)

With finished races already becoming a familiar sight, efforts to increase options for achieving carbon neutrality are set to go into higher gear this season.

 

FY2022 Toyota Financial

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 20, 2022 – Breaking: FY2022 Toyota Financial Results and its Strengthened Profit Structure

 

BMW’s 9/11 Response: Compassion in Action and a Legacy of Community Support

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 1, 1970 –

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 17, 2025 – The events of September 11, 2001, resonated around the world. In the days that followed, BMW of North America transformed compassion into action—supporting first responders, honoring a beloved colleague, and reinforcing its commitment to resilience and community care.