Infrastructure Bill, Ukraine Crisis Will Affect OTR Industry
The news of Russia invading Ukraine, the labor shortage and the effects of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill were on the tire industry’s mind last Thursday, as the OTR side of the business gathered for the 2022 OTR Conference, held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida. So, how will
Big-Picture Trends in Today’s Mobility Landscape
Electric vehicles. Self-driving vehicles. Low-maintenance vehicles. A drop-off in personal vehicle ownership. These are all things that are happening and are predicted to grow in the next decade. It makes your head spin as you consider future staffing, equipment investment, market and business focus, service delivery and more Like all matters of future technology, one
Four Trucking Trends – What They Mean for Tire Dealers
Studying commercial truck tire trends is a talent that Gary Schroeder, Cooper Tire executive director of global truck & bus tires, is perhaps best known for, and dagnabbit, he did it again during his “Trends in the Commercial Tire Industry” seminar at this year’s K&M Tire Dealer Conference & Trade Show in Kansas City, Kansas.
Apollo Tyres to Deploy EV Charging Stations
According to Apollo Tyres, they have announced a strategic partnership with Tata Power for the deployment of public charging stations across India. These charging stations will be deployed at Apollo Tyres’ commercial and passenger vehicle zones spread across the country. The development and availability of EV charging infrastructure is a key requirement for the rapid
Select Bridgestone Retail Operations Expanding EV Services
Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, plans to expand its electric and hybrid vehicle services at 44 of the company’s Firestone Complete Auto Care and Wheel Works stores in Austin, Texas and San Francisco, California. The advanced services are part of the company’s broader initiative to address an increasingly electric car parc and contribute to a more sustainable society.
Nokian Launches New Winter Tire Range for Cars, SUVs and EVs
As the inventor of the winter tire, Nokian Tyres aims to be predictable by design, in terms of safety and reliability. This is what the Finnish tiremaker aimed to instill in its new Hakkapeliitta R5 non-studded winter tire range, which the tiremaker debuted in a global virtual launch Jan. 26. “Our mission is to keep
Tire Innovations For EVs and AVs
With support from most automakers and the government, the transportation market is moving toward alternative powertrains, which include hybrid, hybrid plug-in and electric vehicles. The proliferation of these vehicles is being driven by economic factors, environmental policy and regulation and the public’s evolving perception and embracement of the technology. The drive toward EVs has slowed
Pirelli Creates Tire for All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Pirelli has equipped the new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, the version of the first all-electric SUV produced by the Blue Oval, with its family of P Zero tires. A new technical collaboration between the two companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero UHP tire that offers the right balance between
Yokohama Tire Executives Look Ahead to 2022
The following is an executive interview submitted by Yokohama Tire Corp. The tire industry rebounded in 2021 but faced an uphill battle due to continued pandemic-related issues and supply chain challenges. In this executive Q&A, Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire, along with Stan Chandgie, executive vice president of sales, review 2021 and
Tire Shops Can be a ‘Solutions Center’ for EV Owners
Outside observers would tell you tires haven’t changed much in the past 100-or-so years. Still round and black, right? But, those in the know realize that a lot of technology goes into tires, and there have been significant changes through the years to make them underrated-but-fantastic products. And the changes in future mobility are demanding
Goodyear Releases ElectricDrive GT EV Replacement Tire
The initial release of the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is available in size 255/45R19 104W XL.
TR Mobility Garage Series: What Makes up the EV Market?
Join Jim Davis as he breaks down vehicle electrification, the types of EVs on the road today and how OEMs are ramping up EV production at a rapid rate in the first episode of Tire Review’s Mobility Garage Series.