Indian OTR Tire Tariff Rates From 2017 to Stay
It was recently announced that tariffs on OTR Tires from India will remain. Five years after the implementation of tariffs on off-the-road tires from India, the U.S. Department of Commerce says it is maintaining the rates set in 2017. As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revocation
Bridgestone’s TireConnect Enables Direct Referrals
Bridgestone Americas announced it has introduced new functionality to enable direct referrals from its consumer websites to over 900 TireConnect affiliated dealers across the U.S. and Canada. This new feature now provides customers the option to quote, request an appointment or purchase online from any TireConnect-enabled dealer directly from the Bridgestone and Firestone websites. This
The 2023 Auto Care Factbook Is Now Availabe
The Auto Care Association‘s 32nd edition of the “Auto Care Factbook” is now available on the Auto Care Digital Hub. This year’s factbook report provides more new data, including insight on how the auto care industry has fared following the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest consumer and industry trends, expanded international market performance and more, the association says. Despite the
Hunter Engineering Offers Consumable Parts Ordering on Website
Hunter Engineering customers can now order genuine Hunter consumable parts on the Hunter company website, hunter.com, the company says. The company says the new Shop Hunter Marketplace offers more than 150 commonly ordered wear items for U.S. customers. Examples include tire changer polymer mount heads, tire paste and brushes, hooks for aligner targets, brake lathe
Pomp’s Tire Service Announces Acquisition of Whalen Tires
Pomp’s Tire Service announced the acquisition of Whalen Tires as of June 6, 2022, , in a release posted on Pomp’s Tire Service’s LinkedIn page. The company says combining its services with Whalen’s Tires creates opportunities to expand its customer base and offer better value to current customers in the western United States. The company
Fix-A-Flat Parent Company Awarded By Autozone
AutoZone recognized Illinois Tool Works Global Tire Repair, the parent company of tire repair technology companies Slime and Fix-a-Flat, at its 2022 Vendor Partner Summit. During the summit, AutoZone says it honored companies that provided exceptional performance and demonstrated a strong commitment to customer satisfaction during the past year. AutoZone says the award, titled the WITTDTJR award (“What It
Continental Tire Announces June Promotion
From June 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022, consumers who purchase four qualifying passenger Continental tires will receive a $70 VISA prepaid card. Consumers who purchase the four qualifying passenger Continental tires with their Continental Tire Credit Card will receive an additional $70 VISA prepaid card for a total rebate of $140. To find a dealer near
AAPEX Online Training Focuses On European Vehicle Diagnostics
The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series continues in June with two free sessions geared toward shop owners, technicians and service advisors: “No Code Drivability Diagnostic Strategies For BMW, Mercedes and VW/Audi,” on Wednesday, June 15, and “Service Advisors: Customer Satisfaction Starts With Communication,” on Tuesday, June 28. The 45-minute sessions begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
Specialty-Equipment Parts Sales Increase by $3 Billion
Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history – up from $47.9 billion in 2020. The finding comes from the new “2022 SEMA Market Report,” which is available for download at www.sema.org/research and provides the automotive aftermarket industry a comprehensive review of
Study: Crumb Rubber in Asphalt Can Protect Roads From Aging
RMIT University engineers in Australia have collaborated with the Tyre Stewardship Australia to discover that crumb rubber from end-of-life tires can provide a sustainable solution to UV protection for roads, the university says. The organizations found that when rubber from end-of-life tires is blended with a mixture of asphalt, the road is more UV-resistant and
Trelleborg Launches New EMR1031 Earthmover Tire
Trelleborg has taken on the challenge to improve earthmoving operations with the release of its newest radial tire, the EMR1031, designed to perform on the most demanding terrain, from sand to rock or extra hard surfaces, the company says. Manufactured using a cut-resistant compound, the tire features a sidewall protector for damage protection and longer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Recalls Certain G159 Tires
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling certain G159 tires, size 275/70R22.5 with DOT date codes 046 through 0403. This will recall 173,237 commercial tires. The tread may separate from the tire and that separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Goodyear says dealers will replace the tires
