TIA Honors Hall of Fame Inductees, Tire Dealers at Awards Ceremony
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) honored its latest Hall of Fame inductees and awarded other industry leaders at its Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony hosted at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 31, prior to the start of the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show from Nov. 1-4. Tire Review Editor Madeleine
Sailun Tire Shows Off ERange EV Tire Capabilities in the Hollywood Hills
Following the debut of its ERange EV tire earlier this year, Sailun Tire Americas invited tire dealers, distributors and members of the media in early October to what is arguably the electric vehicle capital of the U.S. – Los Angeles, California – to be among the first group to put its new product through its
Third Tire Safety Leadership Summit Focuses on Technicians, Drivers
When technicians go out on a roadside service call, distracted driving and other on-the-job dangers could play a role in whether they make it to the job site or home safely at the end of the day. To update the industry on best practices to avoid injuries, McCarthy Tire Service and Snider Fleet Solutions welcomed
Four Selected as 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) Hall of Fame Committee has selected four new inductees for the 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame: the late Larry Day, retired chairman and CEO of TBC Corp; Christine Karbowiak, retired Bridgestone Americas executive; Joe DePaolis, tire dealer and former president of the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA);
Prinx Chengshan Unveils New Flagship Brand At Tire Cologne 2022
Prinx Chengshan debuted its new flagship brand, Prinx, at Tire Cologne 2022, from May 24 to 26, 2022. With an international product portfolio covering the Prinx, Chengshan, Austone and Fortune brands, Prinx Chengshan informed partners, customers and the media of its new brand via its booth design and VR technologies, the company says. To offer
Rising Gas Prices Make Tire Distributors Rethink Pricing, Service Models
At the end of March, the U.S. government reported that the national average price of gasoline had reached $4.23 per gallon, which is an increase of $1.38 or 48% per gallon compared to one year ago. The situation for on-highway diesel fuel is worse, having increased a jaw-dropping 64% in the last 365 days. For
Continental Tire Awarded International Sustainability Rating
For the year 2021, Continental was awarded the highest grade for the fourth time in a row for reducing emissions in the supply chain (“Supplier Engagement Rating”) by the international non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CPD). This makes Continental one of the 8% of companies evaluated who were awarded the highest grade for supplier commitment to
2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference to Offer 12 Educational Sessions
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has scheduled 12 general educational sessions and two break-out sessions for its 2022 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, which will take place Feb. 23-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida. The educational sessions will focus on training, industry information, professional development and government affairs and
Myers Tire Supply Joins Federated Auto Parts
Myers Tire Supply, a business unit of Myers Industries, Inc., joined Federated Auto Parts this month. Myers says the partnership will grow service offerings and increase customer value for both Myers Tire Supply and Federated with enhancements in training, product offering and an extended network support. “On behalf of the Federated staff and membership, I
Littlefield Reflects on 42 Years of Service to Tire Industry
Tire Review caught up with Roy Littlefield III, outgoing TIA CEO, to hear some of his memories—both on and off Capitol Hill—from his 40+ years in the industry and what he feels are the top legislative issues that will need to be addressed in the coming years.