Hankook Tire Wins 2021 Good Design Award for SUV/LT Tires
Hankook Tire announced that it has won the 2021 Good Design Award, where Hankook’s SUV/LT tire Dynapro AT2 Xtreme and Dynapro XT are recognized as “Winner.” The two products were first unveiled in the North American market last October. As Hankook’s first Rugged Terrain product, the Dynapro XT features high-rigidity polygonal blocks and wide zig-zag grooves
Goodyear Extends Airless Tire Tech To Starship Robots
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has developed and is testing a custom-engineered non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) to support Starship delivery robots. Starship Technologies, a Goodyear Ventures portfolio company, builds and operates a network of over 1,000 last-mile autonomous robots that carry and deliver packages, groceries and food directly to customers, Goodyear says. To address
Magna Tyres Group To Acquire Polish Tyre Dealer
Tire manufacturer Magna Tyres has acquired the Polish tire dealer Industra Ltd. Financial details were not disclosed. Magna Tyres says Industra has strong positioning in Poland as the biggest supplier of specialty tire services. Thecompany works with three product categories: industrial tires (from forklifts to port handling machines),tires for earthmoving machinery and the agricultural sector (tires, wheels and
Yokohama Tire Announces Price Increases
In response to the continued rise in operational costs, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective February 1.
Goodyear Develops 70% Sustainable-Material Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has released a demonstration tire with 70% sustainable material content, including industry-leading innovations, according to the company. “We set an ambitious goal in 2020 to create a tire made 100% from sustainable materials in 10 years, and our scientists and engineers have made great progress toward that goal,” said
Alligator Sens.It TPMS Covers New Mazda Vehicles
Alligator sens.it RS universal TPMS sensors now cover Mazda vehicles with highline TPMS. Most Mazda vehicles used indirect TPMS for a few years, but new models come equipped with directsystems, Alligator says. Another new feature is highline systems – the dash shows the pressure for each tire instead of simply a low-tire warning light. The
Plaza Tire Service Opens Fifth Northwest Arkansas Store
Plaza Tire Service added its fifth Northwest Arkansas location at 3041 East Robinson Avenue in Springdale. With locations throughout Missouri, Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky and Northern Arkansas, Plaza Tire Service currently operates 71 stores. At just over 8,700 square feet, the new Springdale location includes eight service bays and a large area for tire storage.
Brison Named President of Hankook Tire North America
Hankook Tire announced that Curtis Brison has been named president of Hankook Tire North America (formerly Hankook Tire America). He succeeds Sooil Lee, who remains CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology. Additionally, Robert Williams has been promoted to senior vice president of truck, bus and radial (TBR) sales. Jong Jin (JJ) Park has been promoted
Alligator Sens.It TPMS Covers 2012-2021 Nissan Full-Size Vans
Alligator sens.it RS universal TPMS sensors now covers the full-size Nissan NV vans (1500, 2500 & 3500).The sensor software is specially designed to handle the high-pressures that the van’s wheels & tires use. Shops now have the option to use their in-stock sens.it sensors for the high-payload vans and won’t have tovisit a dealership to