Epicor Partners with MicroStrategy on Predictive Maintenance
Epicor has announced an agreement with global analytics and business intelligence provider MicroStrategy Incorporated to deploy the new Epicor Predictive Maintenance Assistant solution via MicroStrategy’s HyperIntelligence technology. HyperIntelligence embeds instant, zero-click insights within users’ existing business tools, providing convenient, pervasive access to data at virtually any point of decision, the company says. Epicor PMA marries
TIA Urges Congressional Support with Right to Repair
This year, Tire Industry Association has supported the introduction of H.R. 6570, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act, or the REPAIR Act, in the 117th Congress introduced in the House by Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL). This is the latest chapter in the Right to Repair fight with the vehicle manufacturers, to
High School Students Get Taste of Drifting At Giti Plant Event
A group of South Carolina high school students got the experience of riding shotgun with professional drift drivers at a Giti Tire plant May 9 as part of a community event hosted by Giti Tire. It was an opportunity for students in the Chester County Career Center’s Automotive Technology Program to see the facility and
Yokohama Rubber support Walkenhorst Motorsport cars in Nürburgring 24-Hour Race
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. supplied its ADVAN racing tires for three BMW M4 GT3 cars entered by the BMW customer racing team Walkenhorst Motorsport in the 50th Nürburgring 24-Hour Race. All three cars competed in the top-level SP9 class. Yokohama Rubber supplied the cars with ADVAN A005 tires for dry conditions and ADVAN A006
Nokian Tyres Ground King Tire Wins 2022 Fennia Prize
Nokian Tyres earned a Fennia Prize for its Nokian Ground King Inuitu smart tractor tires. The tires feature Hybrilug tread pattern technology, a new versatile traction pattern, combined with wireless connectivity. Bridging the gap between a lug and block pattern tire, Nokian Tyres says the Ground King is a new pattern design. Combined with Nokian Tyres Intuitu smart
BKT Building Brand Awareness in the Metaverse
BKT announced that the company will be entering “the metaverse” to promote and educate viewers on their company through “BKT Land.” The company says it believes BKT Land will provide an immersive experience by means of an avatar that enables visitors to access “exclusive places.” In BKT Land, the company says there will be a
Mitas Opening New Two-Wheeler Production Facility In India
Mitas recently saw the formal inauguration of its newest two-wheeler tires production facility in India, aimed at serving the motorcycle market worldwide. This facility is the result of a joint venture with the Mahansaria Group, with the two companies combining their expertise to bring Mitas tire engineering into the two-wheeler tire market.
AAPEX 2022 Hosts Auto Value And Bumper to Bumper
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. and over 4,000 automotive professionals from Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper will attend AAPEX 2022 for face-to-face meetings with supplier channel partners to discuss products, service techniques and the future of the industry. AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 3, at The Venetian Expo
Volcon ePowersports Signs MOU With BFGoodrich Tires
Volcon Inc. is collaborating with BFGoodrich Tires to potentially develop an optimized tire, tire pressure monitoring system and vehicle suspension system which will enhance electric UTV vehicle performance through the co-development of this combination. The two companies will work together on several phases of development which will be determined as they move forward. The Volcon
Pirelli’s Starts Summer Tire Test Programs at Swedish Test Center
The final winter test programs have come to an end at Pirelli’s Sottozero Center in Lapland, Sweden, while the summer test programs are just about to begin. Pirelli’s winter testing facility will now host tests in summer as well, a move that has come about thanks to the increased need for product development – particularly
Nexen Manchester City Cup Returns To San Diego
Nexen Tire America, Inc announced it will once again serve as the title sponsor and official presenting partner of the 2022 Manchester City Cup Presented by Nexen Tire which takes place this Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-30 at the Surf Cup Sports Complex in Del Mar, California and the SoCal Sports Complex in nearby Oceanside. Like previous
Milwaukee Tool Starts Construction Of New Facility In MS
Milwaukee Tool has announced the construction of its newest facility in Mississippi. Located in Grenada County, Milwaukee Tool’s latest expansion will accommodate the company’s growing power tool accessories and power tool business, and will also serve as a centralized repair facility. The new location will create more than 800 new jobs, and is planned to
