RNR Tire Express Gifts Jurassic Park-Themed Jeep for Father’s Day
RNR Tire Express announced open nominations for their 2022 Father’s Day giveaway early last month. In the weeks since, over 10,000 submissions were sent in from families all throughout the country – each sharing personal details of the sacrifices and commitments made by their fathers every single day, the company says. This year’s prize is
Nexen Tire Sponsors Dirt Track Driver Chase Frohnapeel
Nexen Tire America, Inc. is sponsoring Chase Frohnapfel, an up-and-coming late-model dirt track driver with Frohnapfel Motorsports based in Canal Winchester. This sponsorship puts Nexen Tire America branding in several places on Chase’s car, fire suit, pit area and other team areas. Chase is also promoting the brand during open-pit events, meet and greets and
Sixth Annual Toyo Tires Shutter Space Automotive Photo Contest Returns
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is inviting automotive photographers to submit their best “black and white” shot for the sixth annual Toyo Tires Shutter Space Automotive Photo Contest. The event will be returning to Ancillary Studios in Costa Mesa, CA on August 27. Entries will be judged based on their originality; artistic composition and technical aspect; embodiment of
GB Remanufacturing Launches Technician-Centric Knowledge Center
GB Remanufacturing, Inc. has launched what it refers to as its digital “Knowledge Center.” GB says the Knowledge Center is an online technical resource designed for automotive repair shop owners, technicians, and counter professionals looking to deepen their understanding of fuel injection systems, diagnostics and evolving technologies. The company says the Knowledge Center includes informative
USTMA Applauds NHTSA Action on Mislabeled UTV/ATV Tires
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association applauds the recent information letter issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advising tire dealers and distributors that some utility terrain vehicles and all-terrain vehicle tires for sale in the U.S. are mislabeled and marketed as compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, instead of categorized as “Not for
USITC to Investigate Effects of Active Section 301 & 232 Tariffs
The United States International Trade Commission (USTIC) is undertaking a fact-finding investigation of the economic impacts on U.S. industries of Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel. The USTIC says the report will provide detailed information on U.S. trade, production, and prices in the industries directly and most affected
Yokohama Rubber Begins Testing Tire Service for Taxi Companies
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has begun practical testing of its tire air pressure remote access System as a tire solution service for taxi companies. The testing began in May and is being conducted together with the company’s tire sales subsidiary Yokohama Tire Japan Co., Ltd., and with the cooperation of Kyoto Taxi Co., Ltd.,
What TIA Is Watching In Washington
TIA says it continues to monitor two big pieces of legislation that could see movement this summer from the privately owned and small business perspective. The first of these items is a yet-to-be-negotiated new iteration of the “Build Back Better” legislation. The Build Back Better Act provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to
The Pirelli Elect Range Grows
Pirelli Elect is now widely available for the aftermarket and for winter. Gradual integration of Elect technology will be fit into all the P Zero, Cinturato and Scorpion ranges in summer, all-season and winter versions, the company says. Pirelli says the Scorpion family for SUVs is particularly relevant as it currently has the greatest number
Yokohama Introduces New Triple-Steel-Belted Alliance 590 Flotation Tire
The new Alliance 590 flotation radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires features three layers of steel belts under a cut-resistant tread compound. The company says this is a puncture-resistant combination for the heavy tankers, wagons and pull-behind sprayers used on farms and construction sites. In addition to providing extra durability, the layered steel belts enable the
BKT Launches New Tire FL 695
BKT has launched its new FL 695 tire, an agro-industrial product specifically designed for trailers in construction and farming transport applications. This radial tire is resistant and durable thanks to a strong casing with multi-ply steel layers providing protection against punctures, the company says. In addition, BKT says the tire is made of a compound
Toyo Tire U.S.A to Increase Dealer Prices on Select Tire Patterns
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced that effective Aug. 1, the company will increase the dealer base prices on select passenger car, light truck, and commercial tire patterns by up to 5%. The price increase is a result of continued increases in raw materials and logistics costs, the company says.
