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Kumho Fortis - What if a tire manufacturer made an electric SUV?

According to Korean tire manufacturer Kumho, our future may yet be filled with SUVs after all. Unlike yesteryear's gas-guzzling behemoths, though, tomorrow's multi-purpose vehicles will be fully electric and powered by lithium ion battery packs. Being a tire company, it comes as little surprise that Kumho's Fortis concept SUV would feature body panels molded from recycled rubber for an eco-friendly twist. Another interesting exterior bit are the front light clusters inspired by Korean glass sculptures. Underneath the SUV-shaped body sits a ... Read more →

Burned Rubber: Kumho delays holiday bonuses indefinitely Noah Joseph

Rubber factory workers in South Korea haven't had a very happy holiday season this year, and they can blame it on the negative traits of the trickle-down effect. Because Hyundai/Kia has been hit as ...

Kumho keeps a low profile with world's first 15 Series tire Noah Joseph

How low can you go? That's the big question in the tire-making industry, where profile sizes keep getting lower and lower. Sooner or later they're going to be spraying layers of rubber on a wheel ...

Kumho creates eco-friendly "Epoch" race concept Alex Nunez

Click images to enlarge Is the future of racing one populated with bamboo-framed cars with rubber components and magnetic propulsion? Well, according to Kumho Tire, yes. The design study seen here is ...

Kumho obviates need for scented tree air fresheners with new tires Alex Nunez

In a story that seems to resurface every so often, Kumho is apparently ready to introduce the scented tires we first reported on back in 2005. The new Kumho Ecsta DX series is available in three ...

Video: Michelin Tweel in motion 3 years ago on Autoblog

It's been well over a year since Michelin unveiled its take on the future of the tire, the airless Tweel. The odd-looking invention pairs a replaceable outer rubber layer with a central alloy hub joined by polyurethane ribs. Judging by this video, it would appear that the tire manufacturer is ...

Goodyear blows out 1,500 jobs, shutters European plants 3 years ago on Autoblog

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has announced plans to slash 1,500 jobs in an effort to save $50 million dollars. The world's largest tire company will reach those goals in part by shuttering plants in Britain and Poland. Part of its restructuring efforts that began last September, the manufacturer ...






Autoblog Podcast #155: 'Twas the night before LA...

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