{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"119048","rtpr_id":"nPNAKvpVha","ticker":"MICP","exchange":"Euronext Paris","all_tickers":["MICP"],"title":"Michelin launches two new tire lines catering to gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-14T06:44:39.953Z","article_body":"Michelin launches two new tire lines catering to gasoline, hybrid, and\nelectric vehicles\nPR Newswire\n\nHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2026\n\nMichelin has introduced the Primacy 5 Energy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy in\nVietnam, combining performance, durability, and energy efficiency for a wide\nrange of vehicles.\n\nHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelin has just\nunveiled two new tire lines: Primacy 5 Energy\n(https://www.michelin.vn/auto/tyres/michelin-primacy-5-energy) and Pilot Sport\n5 Energy (https://www.michelin.vn/auto/tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-5-energy).\nThe Primacy 5 Energy targets mass-market and family vehicles, while Pilot\nSport 5 Energy is designed for high-performance cars.\n\nThe company stated that these products were developed against the backdrop of\na shifting transportation landscape, marked by the increasing prevalence of\nhybrid and electric vehicles. This development strategy aims to minimize the\ntrade-offs typically encountered when attempting to simultaneously optimize\ntire performance, durability, and energy efficiency.\n\nPositioned within the premium segment, Michelin Primacy 5 Energy focuses on\nbalancing ride comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. The product has\nachieved an \"AAA\" rating under European Union tire labeling standards across\nthree criteria: energy efficiency, wet grip, and noise reduction. This tire\nline incorporates Silent Rib Gen 3 and Piano Acoustic Tuning technologies to\nminimize road noise during operation.\n\n\nAnother notable feature is Slim Belt technology, which utilizes a thinner belt\nlayer and less material while maintaining durability. According to Michelin,\nthis technology helps reduce rolling resistance, thereby improving fuel\neconomy for internal combustion engine vehicles or extending the driving range\nof electric vehicles.\n\nMeanwhile, Pilot Sport 5 Energy achieves an \"AA\" rating according to the\nEuropean Tyre Label Classification Standard for wet grip and energy\nefficiency. It employs Dynamic Response technology to enhance steering\nresponsiveness and features a dual-compound tread design that balances grip\nwith energy efficiency.\n\n\nBoth product lines incorporate MaxTouch technology, which distributes forces\nacross the contact patch during acceleration, braking, and cornering. This\nsolution helps minimize uneven wear and maintains consistent tire performance\nthroughout its service life. \n\nPrimacy 5 Energy is available in 30 sizes, making it suitable for various\nmodels such as the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Innova\nCross Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mazda CX-8, and VinFast VF 8.\n\nMeanwhile, Pilot Sport 5 Energy comes in 20 sizes and is compatible with\nvehicles including the BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Lexus LS 500, VinFast\nVF 7 Plus, and the electric Porsche Macan.\n\nIn Vietnam, MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy and MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 Energy are\nnow available at genuine Michelin tire dealers nationwide. For more\ninformation, please visit www.michelin.vn.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/michelin-launches-two-new-tire-lines-catering-to-gasoline-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles-302851660.html\n\nSOURCE Michelin\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1969636/20260814012205EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886907\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1969637/20260814012205EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2886908\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPNAKvpVha","title":"Michelin launches two new tire lines catering to gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"MICP","created":"2026-08-14T06:44:39.953Z","tickers":["MICP"],"exchange":"Euronext Paris","article_body":"Michelin launches two new tire lines catering to gasoline, hybrid, and\nelectric vehicles\nPR Newswire\n\nHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2026\n\nMichelin has introduced the Primacy 5 Energy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy in\nVietnam, combining performance, durability, and energy efficiency for a wide\nrange of vehicles.\n\nHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelin has just\nunveiled two new tire lines: Primacy 5 Energy\n(https://www.michelin.vn/auto/tyres/michelin-primacy-5-energy) and Pilot Sport\n5 Energy (https://www.michelin.vn/auto/tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-5-energy).\nThe Primacy 5 Energy targets mass-market and family vehicles, while Pilot\nSport 5 Energy is designed for high-performance cars.\n\nThe company stated that these products were developed against the backdrop of\na shifting transportation landscape, marked by the increasing prevalence of\nhybrid and electric vehicles. This development strategy aims to minimize the\ntrade-offs typically encountered when attempting to simultaneously optimize\ntire performance, durability, and energy efficiency.\n\nPositioned within the premium segment, Michelin Primacy 5 Energy focuses on\nbalancing ride comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. The product has\nachieved an \"AAA\" rating under European Union tire labeling standards across\nthree criteria: energy efficiency, wet grip, and noise reduction. This tire\nline incorporates Silent Rib Gen 3 and Piano Acoustic Tuning technologies to\nminimize road noise during operation.\n\n\nAnother notable feature is Slim Belt technology, which utilizes a thinner belt\nlayer and less material while maintaining durability. According to Michelin,\nthis technology helps reduce rolling resistance, thereby improving fuel\neconomy for internal combustion engine vehicles or extending the driving range\nof electric vehicles.\n\nMeanwhile, Pilot Sport 5 Energy achieves an \"AA\" rating according to the\nEuropean Tyre Label Classification Standard for wet grip and energy\nefficiency. It employs Dynamic Response technology to enhance steering\nresponsiveness and features a dual-compound tread design that balances grip\nwith energy efficiency.\n\n\nBoth product lines incorporate MaxTouch technology, which distributes forces\nacross the contact patch during acceleration, braking, and cornering. This\nsolution helps minimize uneven wear and maintains consistent tire performance\nthroughout its service life. \n\nPrimacy 5 Energy is available in 30 sizes, making it suitable for various\nmodels such as the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Innova\nCross Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mazda CX-8, and VinFast VF 8.\n\nMeanwhile, Pilot Sport 5 Energy comes in 20 sizes and is compatible with\nvehicles including the BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Lexus LS 500, VinFast\nVF 7 Plus, and the electric Porsche Macan.\n\nIn Vietnam, MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy and MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 Energy are\nnow available at genuine Michelin tire dealers nationwide. For more\ninformation, please visit www.michelin.vn.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/michelin-launches-two-new-tire-lines-catering-to-gasoline-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles-302851660.html\n\nSOURCE Michelin\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1969636/20260814012205EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2886907\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1969637/20260814012205EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2886908\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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