Episode 30 of The Tyreman Unplugged Shifts into Gear

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June 13, 2025

Richard Wilson, Correspondent for The Tyreman, returns with a new episode of The Tyreman Unplugged, covering major industry updates: Continental to shut down its Alor Setar plant, Goodyear posts strong Q1 2025 results and completes the Dunlop brand sale, and Hankook Malaysia teams up with Hiap Seng to launch new truck tyres. Plus, a look at Malaysia’s 195/55R15 tyre market — from budget to premium.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to The Tyreman Unplugged: Episode 30

00:42 Continental to Cease Alor Setar Plant Production by End of 2025

01:26 Goodyear Reports $4.25B Q1 Sales, Completes Dunlop Sale

02:07 Hankook Malaysia & Hiap Seng Launch New SmartFlex Truck Tyres

02:45 Prinx Chengshan Announces New Tyre Manufacturing Base in Kedah

03:36 195/55R15 Tyre Market Analysis: RM120 to RM420 – What’s the Difference?

04:10 Conclusion to The Tyreman Unplugged: Episode 30

About the Author:

Mary Tang

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Mary is the Editor of The Tyreman and Truck & Bus News, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to her current position, she was a sub-editor of Business World ( 1991-95) . In July 1995, she joined The Tyreman. Though she holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, her passion in writing led her into journalism.