NGK Spark Plugs has been named the brand with the highest increase in U.S. market share in the maintenance and repair super category, as part of The NPD Group’s 2020 Automotive Aftermarket Performance Awards.
The NPD Group’s automotive aftermarket division announced its second annual industry performance awards on Nov. 3. Awards were given to top- performing brands in key categories, according to dollar sales from NPD’s Retail Tracking Service.
Toyo Tire developed a process to convert CO2 to butadiene, advancing sustainable tire materials.
Toyo Tire announced the development of catalysts that convert carbon dioxide into butadiene in high yield in collaboration with the University of Toyama. The company said it and the university successfully synthesized butadiene rubber, a key raw materials for tires, using CO2.
The composition ratios of raw materials used for automobile tires varies by category, and petroleum-derived synthetic rubbers including butadiene units (styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and butadiene rubber (BR)) account for approximately 30% of raw material overall. This being the case, the tire industry has been activating the research of synthesis of butadiene rubber derived from naturally alternative materials (resources) other than petroleum for practical application.
Through this third annual campaign, ATD says it is striving to exceed last year’s donation of $1.5 million to the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Hankook Tire’s Jiangsu Plant and Chongqing Plant won Ford Motor Company’s Q1 Supplier Medal.
Petlas Tire focused on showcasing tires in the bus and truck segments.
The digital series shares personal stories behind the vehicles of some of country music’s favorite artists.
Dannmar’s DB-70 balancer includes digital sensors, a 28-in. wheel capacity and seven balancing modes.
Tire Discounters said it has acquired several businesses throughout Georgia over the last two years.
Myers Tire Supply says it launched MTS Xpress to streamline inventory management for customers.
Wix awarded $8,000 to six FFA scholarship winners nationwide.
