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Indian Tire Industry Influences Higher Demand, Demonitization Impact Growth

Despite global and domestic uncertainties, the Indian tire industry made steady progress in 2016. India continued to remain a beacon of hope and strong performance, retaining its position as the fastest growing economy in the world. 

Crossing the Chasm Three Trends for the Auto Care Industry

Sales of replacement tires for light, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are an important segment of the auto care industry. The 2008-2009 recession had a dramatic impact on the U.S. consumer tire retail market.

Staying on Top of Tire Registration FAST Act Update and Where We’re Headed

The FAST Act, which was signed into law December 2014 by former President Barack Obama, contained provisions for mandatory tire registration among other tire-related actions.

Political Activism and the Bottom Line Proposed Legislation of Significant Impact

Ninety-seven years ago in October 1920, a small group of independent tire dealers got together and decided that the time had come to form a national association. With the accelerated growth of the auto industry, tire dealers nationwide realized they needed their business interests fostered and protected.

Expecting More Commercial Tire Industry and Changes to Come

For thousands of years, the wheel has been a critical component of daily life. From its first use as a potter’s wheel in 3500 B.C., to use on chariots for mass transportation 300 years later, the wheel has continued to evolve.

Going Driverless The Challenges Facing the Acceptance of AVs

Every single day of the year millions of Americans climb into vehicles we know nothing about, driven by people we have never met, and we voluntarily pay for that experience.

Highway Spending

President Trump has proposed more than $1 trillion in infrastructure spending. This spending could have a trickle down impact on U.S. tire dealers. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration outlined some of its plans for Tire Review.

Michigan: The Epicenter of Mobility The Evolution of the Automotive Capital

Michigan is a hub for innovation and always has been. We became the birthplace of the automotive industry when Detroit put the world on wheels more than a century ago, and today we’re proud to be “Planet M” – the epicenter of mobility.

Tire Industry Projections: Examining the Marketplace for High-Performance, OTR and Manufacturing

Over the next five years, the global market for tires will maintain growth as macroeconomic indicators in the world economy continue to strengthen. Looking specifically at the tire manufacturing, high-performance tire and off-the-road tire segments, there is a common thread: these sectors have seen significant capital and technological investment as manufacturers attempt to meet consumer demand for increasingly sophisticated, resilient and cost effective tires.

TRIB: Recent Tariff Decision and Its Impact on Retreading

The following statement was written by the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau and originally appeared in the TRIB Newsletter.

Embracing Online Sales

I’m experiencing déjà vu. Another tire manufacturer – Michelin North America – has entered the direct-to-consumer market. And no surprise, Tire Review’s website blew up with comments from tire dealers that manufacturers are out to steal the tire dealer’s business. I feel your pain. This direct-to-consumer sales trend hurts your business. You’re no longer in

The Evolving Vehicle

Cars have come a long way since the first “production” vehicles made by Karl Benz. Power steering, automatic transmission, ABS systems and even TPMS, these technologies seem light years ahead of the technology in the first road car. Today we’re going even further, entering a new era of vehicle – the “smart” car. The autonomous