Rotary Partners With TEXA, Debuts New ADAS Calibration System
Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), showcased its new mobile Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) solution as part of its “Serving the Shop” initiative at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The company also announced a new partnership with TEXA, a development and production manufacturer of diagnostic tools for the vehicle repair industry.
Hunter Engineering to Participate in ADAS Showcase at SEMA
Hunter Engineering will take part in a special ADAS Showcase at SEMA 2022 in Las Vegas from Nov. 1-4. A large space will be set aside in Upper South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for better informing SEMA members about ADAS, promoting awareness of and education about ADAS recalibration and services, and highlighting
Hercules Launches TIS UT1 in Canada
Hercules Tires has launched its TIS UT1 by Hercules, its new co-branded premium UTV and ATV tire with TIS Wheels, in Canada. The tire will be exclusively distributed in Canada by National Tire Distributors (NTD). The TIS UT1 by Hercules is the first UTV/ATV tire to be offered by the pair and is being added
Sun Auto Opens Additional Stores in Nevada and California
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. announced the expansion of its service and Goodguys Tire & Auto brands with new store openings in Las Vegas, Nevada and Visalia, California. Sun Auto Service opened on July 15 and is located at 3340 W. Cactus Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada. The 11 Sun Auto location in the Las Vegas area has 14 bays
Firestone Ag Announces Price Increase in U.S., Canada
Firestone Agriculture says it will increase prices up to 10% on select products within its Firestone Ag Tire, Track, and Bladder portfolios in both the U.S. and Canada, effective Sept. 1, in response to market dynamics and conditions, including increasing costs of raw materials and logistics. Price adjustments will be implemented at the specific pattern
BKT Announces Leadership Transition in U.S., Canada
BKT has promoted Douglas C. Kershaw to president and Chris Rhoades to vice president of off-the-road (OTR) business of BKT USA effective Aug. 1. Alan Eskow, vice president of BKT Canada, has now been appointed vice president of the agri-industrial business of BKT USA. BKT says he will continue to manage the OEM sales in
Bridgestone Announces Bandag Price Increase in U.S., Canada
In response to current market dynamics, Bridgestone announced it will increase prices up to 15% on all Bandag tread, cushion and some ancillary items, in the U.S and Canada effective Aug. 1. Members of the Bridgestone Commercial Sales teams are contacting customers to provide more detailed information about the changes.
Launch Tech Releases The X-431 ADAS Pro Plus
Launch Tech USA has released its third-generation professional ADAS system calibration stand for passenger cars, the X-431 ADAS Pro Plus. The stand is made of an aluminum alloy material, which is lightweight and resistant to oxidation, the company says. The ADAS Pro Plus uses laser positioning and ranging so the target can be placed accurately and quickly. The
Bridgestone to Increase Consumer Tire Prices in U.S., Canada
Bridgestone will increase prices across its portfolio of consumer tires sold in the U.S and Canada to take effect July 1. The company says this price adjustment is a necessary step as Bridgestone continues to navigate current market dynamics. Price increases of up to 10% will impact Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion passenger, light truck and
AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training to Address ADAS, Hiring
The AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Online Training Series continues at the end of May with one more free session: “Hiring and Retaining Great Employees,” on Monday, May 23. AAPEX says the 45-minute session begins at 2 p.m. EDT. To attend, shop personnel should register at AAPEX.com/webinar. All sessions will be recorded and available to anyone
