Press Releases

Press Releases Archive

2008

11/13/2008	Kumho Tires Opens New Tire Plant in Nanjing
08/29/2008	Kumho Tire TV Spot - Summer 2008
08/29/2008	Kumho Appoints J.B. Kim President
08/04/2008	Kumho Tires Announces 10 Percent Price Increase
07/28/2008	Kumho wins second off-road racing title
07/07/2008	Kumho Tires to Supply OE Tires for Ford Focus
04/03/2008	Kumho Road Venture AT in FOUR WHEELER
03/07/2008	Kumho opens Vietnam plant
02/28/2008	Kumho to develop tires for Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
02/28/2008	Kumho gets approval to sell civil aircraft tires
02/27/2008	Kumho gains OE fitment on Mercedes-Benz Viano
01/29/2008	Kumho Tires gains OE fitment on Dodge Journey
01/29/2008	Kumho signs agreement to build tire plant in Georgia
01/04/2008	Kumho introduces new luxury touring tire at SEMA

2007

12/21/2007	Kumho to increase prices Feb. 1, 2008
11/14/2007	Kumho donates to CA wildfire victims
11/14/2007	2007 ALMS Season Review
10/19/2007	Ladies lead the way for Kumho at SCCA Solo Nationals
10/12/2007	Kumho wins second off-road racing title
09/05/2007	Michigan ad campaign touts Kumho's ECSTA DX "aroma" tire
08/30/2007	Kumho and B-K Mazda ready for Detroit after 4th place finish at Mosport
08/17/2007	Kumho suspends ALMS LMP1 tire program
08/17/2007	Kumho drivers marching toward WSORR titles
07/23/2007	Kumho and Woodhouse Dodge finish 7th in ALMS GT2 debut
07/20/2007	Kumho leading WSORR point standings
07/16/2007	Kumho to supply tires for Dodge Viper ALMS GT2 car
07/09/2007	van der Steur Racing notches top ten finish at Lime Rock
07/02/2007	Wise named regional sales manager
06/28/2007	Kumho launches Detroit ad campaign
06/19/2007	Kumho to increase prices on August 1, 2007
06/18/2007	Kumho wins at 24 Hours of Le Mans
06/13/2007	Kumho adds Mazdas to ride and drive fleet
06/07/2007	Kumho launches KR 21 premium touring tire with 85,000-mile warranty, free roadside assistance
05/21/2007	Father/son rivalry fuels Field's finish at Grand Prix of Utah
05/11/2007	Kumho promo offers $40 rebate
04/25/2007	Kumho ALMS teams ready to rest and test
04/21/2007	High school hockey player handling tires instead of pucks
04/17/2007	Kumho named official tire of SCCA MX-5 Cup
04/16/2007	Intersport takes third in LMP1 at Long Beach
04/13/2007	Kumho relishing ALMS competition
04/11/2007	Kumho launches ALMS Speed-rated Sweepstakes
04/04/2007	Kumho adds three new sales managers
04/02/2007	Intersport Racing and Kumho take 3rd in LMP1 at Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg
03/30/2007	Kumho teams qualify 11th and 12th for Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. Petersburg
03/19/2007	Intersport Racing and Kumho take 3rd in LMP1 at Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
03/15/2007	Kumho develops first 20-series UHP tire
03/06/2007	Kumho partners with Truesports, Inc. to become official tire of The Mid-Ohio School
03/01/2007	Kumho gets OE fitment on Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter
02/15/2007	Kumho joins Intersport in move to LMP1 in American Le Mans Series
02/15/2007	Kumho to supply tires for Mercedes Benz A-Class
02/01/2007	Kumho adds two new sales managers
01/19/2007	KUMHO Introduces World's First "Aroma Tire" For Select Passenger Vehicles
01/17/2007	Kumho Tire Co., Inc., appoints two new executives in North America
01/06/2007	Le Mans podium highlights KUMHO’s 2006 ALMS season
01/06/2007	KUMHO driver Chad Hord wins Pro Lite title in Championship Off Road Racing (CORR)
01/06/2007	KUMHO scores 23 SCCA Solo National championships, 14 divisional Club Racing titles
01/06/2007	KUMHO driver Chad Hord wins Pro Lite title in Championship Off Road Racing (CORR)
01/04/2007	Kumho and Intersport Racing join forces in American Le Mans Series
01/02/2007	New Personnel Announcements

2006

10/31/2006	KUMHO launches new identity, highlights vision for U.S. market
10/31/2006	KUMHO introduces Road Venture APT
10/31/2006	KUMHO expands size lineups of several tire models
10/31/2006	KUMHO expands runflat lineup with ECSTA SPT XRP
10/31/2006	KUMHO introduces SOLUS KR21 touring tire
10/31/2006	KUMHO “Aroma Tire” coming to fruition
10/21/2006	KUMHO teams 4th and 6th in LMP2 at Monterey Sports Car Championships
10/20/2006	KUMHO teams qualify 4th and 6th in LMP2 for Monterey Sports Car Championships
10/03/2006	Engine woes knock KUMHO teams out of Petit Le Mans
09/27/2006	KUMHO returns to ALMS action with B-K Motorsports and van der Steur Racing
09/22/2006	KUMHO Tire U.S.A. selects new ad agency
09/07/2006	KUMHO driver Scott Douglas dominates Crandon off-road world championships
08/23/2006	KUMHO Tire to increase prices October 1, 2006
07/17/2006	Recall Notice
07/13/2006	Lime Rock Damage to Keep Road & Track/KUMHO/MAZDA From Salt Lake and Portland
07/12/2006	Kelvin Oh named sales coordinator, general manager, for KUMHO Tire U.S.A.
06/19/2006	KUMHO and Miracle take third in LMP2 at 24 Hours of Le Mans
06/18/2006	24 Hours of Le Mans update: KUMHO and Miracle second in class at 16-hour mark
06/18/2006	24 Hours of Le Mans update: KUMHO and Miracle third in class at 10-hour mark
06/17/2006	KUMHO and Miracle on pace in morning warm-up at Le Mans
06/15/2006	KUMHO and Miracle qualify seventh in LMP2 for 24 Hours of Le Mans
06/08/2006	Le Mans an international effort for KUMHO and Miracle Motorsports
06/07/2006	KUMHO hires three new account managers
06/02/2006	KUMHO Tire to increase prices July 1, 2006
05/31/2006	KUMHO building new distribution center in Atlanta
05/23/2006	KUMHO and B-K Mazda start, finish fourth in LMP2 at Mid-Ohio
05/16/2006	KUMHO/Ken Towery’s AutoCare event raises $1,000 for KIDS Center
05/12/2006	KUMHO, Mazda and B-K take second place in LMP2 at Lone Star Grand Prix
05/11/2006	Poblete named market research manager
05/09/2006	Initial KUMHO/BK ALMS test goes well
05/08/2006	KUMHO teams set to rock Championship Off Road Racing
04/27/2006	KUMHO and Mazda join forces in American Le Mans Series
04/19/2006	Miracle Motorsports to focus on endurance races
04/03/2006	KUMHO to build Tire Manufacturing plant in Vietnam
03/19/2006	Gearbox woes knock out KUMHO and Miracle Motorsports
03/18/2006	Gearbox problem leaves KUMHO and Miracle Motorsports hoping for a miracle
03/18/2006	Gearbox woes knock out KUMHO and Miracle Motorsports
03/18/2006	New gearbox arrives; KUMHO and Miracle Motorsports ready to race
03/18/2006	Andrew Davis to co-drive Miracle Motorsports LMP2 car; new KUMHO compound helps team pick up speed
03/10/2006	KUMHO and Miracle Motorsports return for second season together in ALMS
02/22/2006	KUMHO launches Street Warriorz
02/09/2006	Steven Drake named director of operations for new KUMHO OE sales office in Detroit
01/27/2006	Washington man wins trip to Winter X Games in KUMHO sweepstakes
01/23/2006	Kumho to build Tire Manufacturing plant in Vietnam
01/01/2006	KUMHO updates online store

2005

12/29/2005	KUMHO Tire To Increase Prices Feb. 1, 2006
11/22/2005	KUMHO Set To Relocate HeadquartersFrom Fontana To Rancho Cucamonga
11/01/2005	Racing With KUMHO Around The World
11/01/2005	KUMHO enjoys record year in CORR
11/01/2005	KUMHO eager for 2006 ALMS season
11/01/2005	KUMHO dominates at SCCA Solo Nationals
11/01/2005	KUMHO Eager For 2006 ALMS Season
11/01/2005	KUMHO Expands ECSTA SPT Lineup
11/01/2005	KUMHO Expands Road Venture A/T Lineup
11/01/2005	KUMHO Introduces ECSTA AST All Season HP tire
11/01/2005	KUMHO Enjoys Record Year In CORR
11/01/2005	KUMHO’s “Monster” MT tire Hits The Dirt
10/07/2005	KUMHO Dominates At SCCA Solo And Pro Solo National Championships
09/29/2005	Veteran Off-roaders Dan Vanden Heuvel And Scott Douglas To Race for KUMHO in CORR
09/26/2005	KUMHO And Miracle Push For LMP2 Class Championship In First Year Together
09/23/2005	KUMHO To Increase Production Of ECSTA MX-C Colored Smoke Tires
09/15/2005	KUMHO And Terry's Tire Town Team Up To Help Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
09/13/2005	KUMHO Expands Road Venture A/T Lineup
08/29/2005	KUMHO To Increase Medium Truck Tire Prices Oct. 1
07/18/2005	KUMHO And Miracle Motorsports Take Second At Infineon Technologies Grand Prix Of Sonoma
07/06/2005	KUMHO And Miracle Motorsports Win At Lime Rock
07/06/2005	KUMHO CORR Racers Laying Claim To Top Step Of Podium
06/23/2005	KUMHO's Tires Perform Well At Le Mans
06/17/2005	Miracle And KUMHO "rookies" Qualify 4th In LMP2 Class For 24 Hours Of Le Mans
05/23/2005	KUMHO And Miracle Motorsports Look To Le Mans After Disqualification At Mid-Ohio
05/06/2005	KUMHO Debuts Red Smoke Tire For Drifting Competition
05/01/2005	KUMHO Expands V710, ASX Lineups
04/21/2005	KUMHO Tire To Increase Prices June 1, 2005
04/18/2005	Crash Ends Race Early For KUMHO And Miracle At Sportsbook.com Grand Prix Of Atlanta
03/30/2005	KUMHO Touts Sebring Win In USA Today Ad
03/21/2005	KUMHO Wins In ALMS Debut At Mobil 1 Twelve Hours Of Sebring
03/19/2005	KUMHO Wins At Mobil 1 Twelve Hours Of Sebring
03/07/2005	KUMHO Tire Promotes Kim And Byun To New Positions
01/28/2005	KUMHO Renews Sponsorship Of ESPN X Games
01/13/2005	KUMHO Teams With Miracle Motorsports For American Le Mans Series

2004

12/01/2004	KUMHO Plans To Enter American Le Mans Series In 2005
11/01/2004	KUMHO And NOPI Raise Over $40,000 For YouthAIDS
11/01/2004	NC Woman Wins Customized MINI Cooper In KUMHO ASXtreme Sweepstakes
11/01/2004	KUMHO Introduces ECSTA SPT UHP Tire
11/01/2004	KUMHO Named Official Tire Of Championship Off Road Racing (CORR)
11/01/2004	KUMHO Claims Its First CORR Championship
11/01/2004	KUMHO Expands V710, ASX Lineups
11/01/2004	KUMHO Introduces KH16 All-season High Performance Tire
11/01/2004	KUMHO Introduces "Monster" MT Tire
11/01/2004	KUMHO To Develop Formula One Tire
10/19/2004	Grassroots Motorsports Readers Rank KUMHO Number One
10/13/2004	KUMHO Tire U.S.A. Names New Training And Sales Managers
09/21/2004	KUMHO Grabs 23 Wins At Tire Rack SCCA National Solo Championships
09/21/2004	KUMHO To Develop Formula One Tire
09/17/2004	KUMHO Takes Center Stage At NOPI NATIONALS
08/02/2004	KUMHO Sponsors ESPN X Games X
07/28/2004	KUMHO To Increase Prices October 1, 2004
07/14/2004	KUMHO V710 Back On The Market, Legal For SCCA Competition
07/02/2004	KUMHO To Sponsor 49th Annual Porsche Parade
05/12/2004	KUMHO Looks For Championship In Its Fourth CORR Season
03/19/2004	KUMHO Sweepstakes Kicks Off Spring And Summer Sales Seasons
03/18/2004	KUMHO To Increase Prices May 1, 2004
02/25/2004	KUMHO Dealer Display Wins Design Award
02/17/2004	KUMHO Launches ECSTA ASX To Record Audience At ESPN Winter X Games VIII
01/26/2004	KUMHO's Name Continues To Grow Within The Off-road Racing Community
01/20/2004	KUMHO Debuts ECSTA ASX UHP All-season Tire At ESPN Winter X Games VIII
01/15/2004	Racing With KUMHO Around The World