Bridgestone, Dow Partner on Recyclable Tire Sealant Technology
Bridgestone Americas and Dow have partnered to develop B-SEALS, a recyclable, silicone-based tire sealant technology. The extended mobility solution represents more than four years of joint research and development between the two companies, Bridgestone says. B-SEALS technology provides sealant performance in the event of a puncture without compromising sustainability, the company says. Unlike conventional sealants
Prinx Chengshan Unveils New Flagship Brand At Tire Cologne 2022
Prinx Chengshan debuted its new flagship brand, Prinx, at Tire Cologne 2022, from May 24 to 26, 2022. With an international product portfolio covering the Prinx, Chengshan, Austone and Fortune brands, Prinx Chengshan informed partners, customers and the media of its new brand via its booth design and VR technologies, the company says. To offer
Continental Intensifies Climate Change Mitigation with Action Program
Continental says it is offering its customers the opportunity to achieve carbon neutrality along the entire value chain today with Net|Zero|Now. The aim of the program is to enable customers with sustainability goals to neutralize the currently remaining “carbon backpack” of their relevant business with Continental, the company says. Continental’s approach with its Net|Zero|Now immediate
Falken Scores Three Podiums at Amsoil Championship Off-Road Series
Falken drivers scored a second place and a pair of thirds in the season-opening rounds of the 2022 Amsoil Championship Off-Road Series at Antigo Lions Roaring Raceway. The triple-podium results came from the efforts of Trey Gibbs of Murrieta, CA, who earned third in the ProLite race in Round 1, having started in 22nd. Gibbs during
Nokian Tyres Invites Drivers To Submit Trail Maps to Win Tires
Nokian Tyres is inviting drivers to share their favorite remote getaways for a chance to win a set of tires and other prizes. Between June 6 and July 31, the tiremaker is launching its Remote Control campaign, during which it will share travel safety tips, promote followers’ favorite road trip trail maps and help drivers
Yokohama to Celebrate Advan Tire at Pikes Peak 100th Anniversary
Yokohama Tire has announced plans to celebrate the 100th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, including sponsoring and securing a position as the exclusive tire supplier of The Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama for the fifth straight year. All the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport vehicles will be competing on Advan A052 tires, the
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky Orders GAO Right to Repair Study
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, chair of the consumer protection and commerce subcommittee, recently wrote a letter to the General Accounting Office (GAO) requesting examination of competition and cyber security issues related to access to in-vehicle data. The Auto Care Association says it strongly agrees with Schakowsky’s statement in the letter that “when manufacturers take steps
Leeds West Groups Purchases Oklahoma Property for Midas Location
Leeds West Groups (LWG) has purchased real estate in the Tulsa, Oklahoma DMA with plans to rebrand it to a Midas location in Q4 of 2022. The purchase price, seller and deal terms are not being disclosed at this time. LWG owns and currently operates 10 franchise locations across Oklahoma with six Midas locations and four
Keeping Up With Increasing Tire Sizes
Everything seems like it is getting bigger nowadays, right? I mean, our phones barely fit in our pockets. Things are getting bigger in the auto industry, too. Take, for example, the trend of increasing tire rim diameters- namely in the 18- to 22-in. rim-diameter range in recent years, which has seen double-digit growth since 2015.
Former Yokohama Tire Executive Jim MacMaster Passes Away
Jim MacMaster, Yokohama Tires’ former executive vice president and chief operating officer, passed away on June 14. He was 75. MacMaster, who spent 39 years in the tire industry, retired from Yokohama in 2010 after 30 years with the company. He also served as chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association from 2007-2009. MacMaster was also
Rising Gas Prices Impacting Driving, Say 78% of Americans
As Americans continue to navigate an evolving economic environment, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index reveals the impact of these pressures on everyday driving. The latest survey found: Just as driving frequency approached pre-pandemic norms, an overwhelming majority (78%) say rising gas prices are now impacting daily driving. Over half (54%) of Americans say
Autel U.S. Enters EV Charging Solutions Industry
Autel U.S has announced its entry into the EV charging solutions provider industry with the release of its MaxiCharger Home and Commercial Level 2 AC chargers. These new chargers, available in 40 and 50 amp flexible charging configurations, are compatible with all plug-in electric vehicles and feature software solutions. MaxiCharger Home 40 amp chargers are
