Nexen Tire Develops Performance Prediction System Using A. I.
Nexen Tire says it has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tire-performance prediction system. They will use machine-learning technology in the design stage to predict tire-performance parameters more precisely and rapidly, such as fuel efficiency, noise, stopping distance and handling. The ability to forecast tire performance early in the development process has the benefit of reducing
Hankook Tire Launches High-Performance All-Season Ventus S1 AS
Hankook Tire has launched the Ultra High-Performance (UHP) all-season Ventus S1 AS tire. The new Ventus S1 AS is optimized for sport driving on dry, wet and snow-covered roads. Available in 75 sizes, the Ventus S1 AS supports rim diameters of 16 to 22 in. and tread sections up to 305 millimeters. Engineered with a
Hunter, Reynolds and Reynolds Reveal Equipment Integration
Hunter Engineering and Reynolds and Reynolds have revealed their new inspection equipment integration. According to Hunter and Reynolds and Reynolds, automotive dealers will now have a greater opportunity to drive more alignment and tire sales through instant access to data from Hunter’s Quick Check Drive autonomous inspection system. Hunter says once a vehicle passes through
The Importance of Tire Registration
To ensure the safety of your customers and to keep potentially unsafe tires off the road, there’s a crucial step tire dealers can take. In this video from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio, we’ll discuss the importance of registering tires. So, what is the crucial step tire dealers can take to ensure the
General Tire Announces Passenger Tire Promotion
General Tire says that from March 1-April 30, 2022, consumers who purchase a set of four qualifying passenger General tires will receive up to a $70 Visa prepaid card. According to General Tire, the qualifying passenger tires are General Tire’s G-MAX AS05, an all-season ultra-high performance tire for passenger cars and crossovers, that ranges in
Hankook Tire Remains Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Hankook Tire returned as the official tire partner for the W Series for the third year. The world’s only all-female, single-seater series continues to compete with the high-end Ventus Race tire at all eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022. Hankook says it has been a W Series partner since the formula racing series debuted in
Transtar Kicks Off Transmission Fluid Frenzy Promotion
Transtar is holding its Transtar Transmission Fluid Frenzy promotion. Now through April 30, 2022: Purchase 12 quarts, receive 12 entries for the drawing. Purchase 2.5 gallons of Transtar fluid, receive 10 entries. Purchase a 55-gallon drum, receive 220 entries for the drawing. Winners of the promotion will be announced in May 2022. Prizes include: Grand
Maragoni a Finalist in Six Categories at Recircle Awards
Marangoni announced that it is, directly or through its subsidiary companies, in the running for six categories at the Recircle Awards 2022: Best Tread Rubber Supplier, Circular Economy Award, Best Tyre Retreader, Best Retreading Equipment Supplier, Spirit of retreading award and Employee of the year. Maragoni says the Recircle Awards is a global event established
Hannah Mayberry Joins Kenda Tire USA as Marketing Coordinator
Kenda Rubber announced that Hannah Mayberry has joined its North American business team as marketing coordinator – automotive. In this role, Kenda says Mayberry will assist in all areas of marketing, but will specifically be focused on the Kenda Traction Associate Dealer program, Kenda’s co-op marketing activities and channel support. Mayberry is a recent graduate
Goodyear Names 37th Winner of Highway Hero Award
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has revealed the winner of its 2020-2021 Highway Hero Award, a program that – since 1983 – Goodyear says celebrates professional truck drivers who act selflessly for the good of others on the highways across North America. Gary Schroeder, executive director, Cooper Commercial at Goodyear, named Gerald “Andy” Wright
Sullivan Celebrates 67th Anniversary
Sullivan Tire says it will honor its 67th Anniversary by celebrating all year long with monthly events and surprises. Different sweepstakes will be available each month on the company’s website beginning in March and any adult residing in MA, CT, RI, NH or ME can enter to win prizes, the company says.
Milwaukee Says it Has Fastest Cordless Tire Inflator Available
Milwaukee Tool has released a new 18-volt cordless tire inflator on the market, which the company says has the durability to survive demanding transportation maintenance applications. As the fastest 18-volt cordless tire inflator on the market, Milwaukee says, the tool can top off 33-in. light truck tires in under a minute and is equipped with
