In response to current market dynamics, Bridgestone will increase prices up to 14% on Bridgestone and Firestone truck and bus radial (TBR), OTR and AG (tires, tracks, tubes) in the U.S. and Canada, effective Feb. 1, 2022.
Adjustments will be made at the article and pattern level. Members of the Bridgestone Commercial Sales teams are contacting customers to provide more detailed information about the changes, the company said.
Through an “Oil Changes for Education” initiative at its new Lowell location, VIP Tires was able to donate $3,030 to Lowell Public Schools.
VIP Tires & Service announced a $3,030 donation to Lowell Public Schools in Massachusetts, after an “Oil Changes for Education” initiative. Eric Avery, VIP’s service manager at its Lowell location, handed a check to Lowell Public Schools Superintendent Liam Skinner at a school committee meeting last week. The funds can and will be used by the Lowell school community with no strings attached, VIP said.
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Bridgestone’s partnership with Army programs will offer automotive training for service members transitioning to civilian life.
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The main products highlighted were the company’s new complete strut assemblies and air shocks for EV applications.
The recall includes certain Arroyo, Landgolden, Landsail, Lexani, Lionhart, Mavis, Mohave, National, Radar and Vercelli lines.
