Falken is reinforcing its position as a sporty, multi-segment tyre brand at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026. The exhibition presence addresses the passenger car, off-road and commercial vehicle sectors alike, with a strong focus on the design of technical performance characteristics for use under realistic operating conditions.

Despite a strong performance, Falken Motorsports did not have the necessary racing luck at this year’s ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. After an impressive comeback, the Japanese tyre manufacturer’s team was forced to end the race prematurely in the first half following an unfortunate accident. Up until that point, Klaus Bachler, Morris Schuring, Sven Müller, and Tim Heinemann had been battling for top positions in front of more than 350,000 spectators along the Nordschleife, steadily working their way up the field with consistently fast lap times.

The tyre brand Falken, which belongs to Dunlop Tyre Europe GmbH has been selected as one of three finalists for the inaugural Service Award. Presented by the Federal Association of Tyre Retailers and Tyre Repairers (BRV, Bonn), this new award recognises those in the tyre industry who, from the retail sector’s perspective in the passenger car/light commercial vehicle tyre segment, stand out for exceptional service and a trust-based partnership.

Falken Motorsports is ready for the highlight of the season: the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring. This year, the Japanese tyre manufacturer will enter a Porsche 911 GT3 R carrying car number 44, driven by an experienced and well-balanced quartet. Sharing the wheel of the teal and blue fan favourite will be Austria’s Klaus Bachler, Dutchman Morris Schuring and the two Germans Sven Müller and Tim Heinemann.

For Falken Motorsports, the racing action at the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers has taken a back seat for tragic reasons: A fatal accident overshadowed the first race on Saturday evening. The entire Falken team extends its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim, as well as to the affected team, and wishes them strength during this difficult time. The first race was stopped and not restarted.

After Falken Motorsports impressed with a strong second-place finish overall at the season opener of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the No. 44 Porsche 911 GT3 R was denied the necessary racing luck in the third round of the season, the 57th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy: Klaus Bachler and Benjamin Leuchter were forced to retire the teal-and-blue crowd favorite early due to a issue after a promising start and thus did not see the checkered flag.

The Falken ZIEX ZE320 has delivered another consistently strong performance in Autoflotte’s summer tyre test, securing second place overall and a total of 791 points.

Falken Motorsports has made an impressive start to the new motorsports season: At the 58th ADAC Barbarossa Prize - which was originally scheduled to be the second round of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) but now served as the season opener following last weekend’s cancellation - Sven Müller and Tim Heinemann secured third place overall in the No. 44 Porsche 911 GT3 R. The team is thus seamlessly building on the strong performances of last season.

Falken is kicking off the 2026 summer season with an impressive run of test successes. Three models – the ultra-high-performance Falken AZENIS FK520, the Falken ZIEX ZE320 all-round summer tyre and the Falken e.ZIEX – have secured strong ratings in independent tests conducted by renowned specialist media and motoring clubs.

The Eifel region once again showed its typical side during the planned season opener of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series: A sudden onset of winter weather ahead of the first race of the new season, the 71st ADAC Westfalenfahrt, led to the event’s cancellation on Saturday. The teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R with start number 44, which was to be driven by Klaus Bachler and Morris Schuring at the season opener, had to remain in the pits for safety reasons.

We will be continuing our successful “Falken says fill up” promotion in 2026 and are thus starting the summer season with a full tank. The campaign will run from 15 March to 31 May and will be implemented in 20 European markets. It combines a strong product portfolio with attractive added value for customers. Participants in the campaign will benefit from a special reward: when they buy a set of Falken summer or all-season tyres (16 inches or larger, except lorry tyres) they will receive a fuel voucher.

Good news for all Falken Motorsports fans: despite recent changes in the international tire business, the popular Porsche team will once again compete in the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) and the legendary ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring in the 2026 season. The team is clearly committed to endurance racing on the Nordschleife and will once again be relying on the popular teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R with start number 44.

The course for the future has been set: Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) is now operating under its new name, DUNLOP Tyre Europe GmbH (DUNLOP). The name change has now been officially entered in Offenbach’s Local Court commercial register, marking another milestone for the Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd subsidiary.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) is responding to Europe’s surging demand for electric vehicles and SUVs with an expanded summer tyre range for 2026. This shift is driving demand for larger tyres and higher load ratings needed for SUVs, the instant torque of an EV powertrain, all without compromising safety or comfort.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) is launching a new chapter with its Adventure Camp initiative, placing the FALKEN WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA all‑terrain tyre at the centre of real‑world testing. The Falken Adventure Camp New York State will take place from 28 May to 7 June 2026, guiding participants through a variety of landscapes and road conditions across the State of New York.

Today, Falken announces that its AZENIS FK520 has delivered an excellent result in the 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test, achieving the “highly recommended” rating. Scoring 135 out of 170 points, the Falken AZENIS FK520 ranked among the top four tyres in the test field – a strong affirmation of its performance and reliability.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is to be equipped with the all-season Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 (215/65R17 99V) or the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 PRO (235/55R18 100V).

At this year’s Automässan in Gothenburg, taking place from 14 to 17 January, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) will present a selection of its latest product highlights, underscoring the brand’s extensive expertise in high-performance, ultra-high-performance, EV, and off-road segments.

Falken Tyre Europe (Falken) will once again serve as the Official Partner and Official Tyre Partner of the Men's EHF EURO 2026 - one of Europe’s largest and most thrilling handball tournaments.

Instead of giving Christmas gifts to business partners, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) is once again demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility this year. The company is donating a total of €5,000, divided almost equally among three charitable organisations in Offenbach.

Since December 2024, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH has been the official tyre partner of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). Following a successful first year, Falken has decided to extend the partnership until November 2026.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) reports that its parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI), announced at its Board of Directors meeting on November 27, 2025, that it will change the names of seven of its subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Australia and the Pacific region. This includes Falken, whose future name, following registration in the commercial register, is expected to be Dunlop Tyre Europe GmbH in January 2026.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken) is once again taking a stand against discrimination and abuse by illuminating the foyer of the City Tower in Offenbach in bright orange. With this, Falken aims to make it clear that violence against women has no place in society.

On December 30, 2025, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will come into effect. This new regulation aims to ensure that products such as tires imported into the EU come from demonstrably deforestation-free supply chains.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ SENSING CORE technology unlocks new safety and strategy gains for Falken Tyre´s Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Offenbach am Main, October 2025 - Falken will celebrate the 50th anniversary of EQUIP AUTO in Paris (14 - 18 October 2025, Hall 3, Booth G 069) by unveiling its latest innovations, including the new Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 all-season tyre featuring cutting-edge VARIO CORE technology.

Falken Motorsports ends this year's ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) season with another double victory: In the last race of the year, the inaugural NLS Sportwarte Trophy, the Japanese tire brand's team celebrated its fifth overall victory of the season. Nico Menzel and Dorian Boccolacci triumphed in the #4 Porsche 911 GT3 R ahead of their sister car with start number 3, driven by double starter Menzel and Joel Sturm. Falken Motorsports thus also defended its title in the NLS Speed Trophy.

Falken has introduced a new EUROALL SEASON AS220 all-season tyre, the first to wear its VARIO CORE label. Built for compact, mid-size and SUV cars, the AS220s have been engineered to give drivers year-round confidence, with the new technical VARIO CORE seal of approval.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH will once again be taking part in NUFAM, the trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry in Karlsruhe. From 25 to 28 September 2025, more than 400 manufacturers and service providers from 23 countries will present a wide range of their latest product solutions for the commercial vehicle and passenger car sectors.

Offenbach-based Falken Tyre Europe GmbH (Falken), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., is reaffirming its commitment to top-tier German football by extending its partnerships with VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV.

Offenbach am Main, September 2025 – Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is relaunching its longstanding “Falken says fill up” promotion in 2025 – and this time it’s bigger than ever before. The popular campaign will be rolled out in 20 European markets this autumn, and not only offers impressive products, but also attractive extras for end customers and retail partners alike. The campaign kicks off on 15 September and ends on 30 November.

Falken Motorsports finished on the podium once again in the eighth round of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series, the 64th ADAC Reinoldus Endurance Race: Tim Heinemann and Benjamin Leuchter took second place overall in the #4 Falken Porsche after a flawless performance. For the sister car, the #3 driven by Julien Andlauer and Joel Sturm, which had led the Falken one-two victory the day before, the four-hour race ended just a few minutes before the checkered flag when it crashed while in the lead.

Falken Motorsports continues its impressive winning streak in the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series: just four weeks after its last double victory, the Japanese tire brand's team is once again celebrating overall victory. At the 65th ADAC ACAS Cup, the seventh round of the popular amateur racing series, the two teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R once again proved unbeatable. Julien Andlauer and Joel Sturm won ahead of their teammates Tim Heinemann and Benjamin Leuchter, who made his successful debut in the Falken cockpit.

Double racing action in the Green Hell: This coming weekend, Falken Motorsports has a doubleheader in the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series on the schedule. On both Saturday and Sunday, the team and fans can look forward to a four-hour race in the popular amateur series. This time, the two teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 Rs will be piloted by two strong driver pairings: Julien Andlauer and Joel Sturm will take turns at the wheel of the Falken Porsche #3, while Nordschleife specialist Benjamin Leuchter will join regular driver Tim Heinemann in the sister car #4 for the first time.

Falken Motorsports left its competitors no chance of overall victory at the highlight of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series season, the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr Cup race: The Japanese tire brand secured a commanding double victory and its third win of the season in an exciting race that had to be significantly shortened due to fog in the morning. Klaus Bachler and Sven Müller won in the teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R ahead of their teammates Nico Menzel and Dennis Marschall

For the third consecutive year, Offenbach-based Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is proud to sponsor the Main Matsuri Japan Festival, taking place from 15 to 17 August 2025 in Büsing Park, Offenbach.

“Can you hear expectations?” The Nürburgring 24 Hours doesn’t hand out victories easily. It pushes you, punishes you and makes you wait, yet expectations remain. For 25 seasons, Falken Motorsports has arrived at the Nordschleife with the same goal: to win.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, the Offenbach-based subsidiary of Japanese tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., is once again demonstrating its commitment to the local community: the company is supporting this year's family festival in Offenbach with a support of €5,000.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH had the great pleasure of welcoming its partners and customers from across southwestern Europe to the first in-person gathering of the ‘Falken Zone’, held yesterday evening. More than 200 companies from Spain, France, Italy, and Greece accepted the invitation to Palma de Mallorca to celebrate an important milestone with Falken: the fifth anniversary of the Falken Zone. The agenda features engaging meetings and events, providing the perfect opportunity for exchanging ideas and gaining new perspectives.

The 53rd edition of the ADAC RAVENOL 24-hour race at the Nürburgring was an event full of emotions – with a promising start for Falken Motorsports, an unprecedented race interruption, and a premature end for both Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH today announces the appointment of Hiroshi Hamada as its new Managing Director, Chairman & CEO.

Two overall victories, five podium finishes, and a total of eight top-10 results: Falken Motorsports can look back on extremely successful preparations for this year's ADAC Ravenol 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (June 19–22, 2025). No wonder, that the team is approaching the highlight of the season with great confidence. This year, the two teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 Rs will be driven through the Green Hell by a balanced mix of experienced Nordschleife specialists, promising young talents, and proven Porsche professionals.

Falken Tyre Europe GmbH is again taking a stand for equal rights: Falken currently employs 242 people, and it doesn’t just bring together people who have different cultural backgrounds and gender identities. It is also a company which actively encourages collaboration between the generations and is committed to bringing about accessibility in the workplace.

With a podium at the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers, the dress rehearsal for the legendary 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Falken Motorsports not only achieved another top result but also gained valuable experience for the endurance classic in the Green Hell. Alessio Picariello and Julien Andlauer drove the teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R to second place on Sunday.

At its stand in Hall 20 of the Autopromotec trade fair, which is taking place from 21st to 24th May in Bologna, Italy, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH will be presenting its wide-ranging assortment of products.

After two victories at the season opener, Falken Motorsports has impressively confirmed its reputation as a top team on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: At the third round of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series - the 56th Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy - Morris Schuring, awarded “Driver of the Day”, and Sven Müller secured third place. Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marschall completed the strong team result with fourth place in the second Falken Porsche.

Falken Motorsports were also unstoppable in the second round of the ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series, the ADAC Ruhrpott Trophy: Dorian Boccolacci and Alessio Picariello repeated their triumph from the season opener five weeks ago and secured the Japanese tire manufacturer's second win of the season in the teal-and-blue Porsche 911 GT3 R with starting number 3. Their teammates Tim Heinemann and Dennis Marschall completed the strong team result with a respectable fifth place overall in the sister car with the number 4.

Falken is proud to present the result of several years of developmental work: a perfect summer tyre designed for electric vehicles – but equally suitable for combustion engine and hybrid vehicles as well. The Falken e. ZIEX not only came second in the latest Auto Motor Sport Summer Tyre Test, but was also the price vs. performance winner.

Falken Motorsports got the new ADAC Nürburgring Endurance Series season off to a perfect start with an impressive one-two victory. The team's two Porsche 911 GT3 R dominated the action in the Green Hell and once again proved their strength on the demanding Nordschleife. After a challenging qualifying session and a tricky tire strategy, Sven Müller and Morris Schuring won in the number 3 car ahead of their teammates Nico Menzel and Dorian Boccolacci in the number 4 sister car.

As is the case every year, readers await the results of the AUTO BILD tyre test with great anticipation. The AUTO BILD magazine has once again this year taken a close look at various tyres in differing dimensions and models, revealing which tyre actually delivers on its promises. The latest summer tyre test looked at more than 50 summer tyres in the dimension 225/40 R18, including the Falken ZIEX ZE320.