The Importance of Tire Inspection Before Repair
Myers Tire Supply experts caution that skipping the inspection step can have dangerous consequences.
Michelin Completes Acquisition of Flex Composite Group
Michelin finalizes purchase of engineered fabrics company Flex Composite Group to expand composites business.
Michelin Launches New Defender Tire Series for Trucks, SUVs
Michelin added two new tires to the Defender line – the M/S2 all-season and the Platinum.
Yokohama Appoints President of Global OE Business and Growth
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires named industry veteran Lawrence Harmon to focus on OEM and new segments.
Auto Care Association Gives Update on Mass. Right-to-Repair Law
Auto Care Association gave an update on the Massachusetts Right to Repair Law.
Independent Auto Shops in Maine Pursue ‘Right to Repair’ Ballot Measure
A right-to-repair ballot initiative is underway in Maine, as members of the state’s Right to Repair Coalition, a group of independent repair shop owners and employees, filed an application for a citizens initiative with the Maine Secretary of State’s office. The initiative asks for a statewide referendum in 2023 that would protect the rights of
Massachusetts Right to Repair Court Case Decision Delayed
According to the Auto Care Association, the United States District Judge Douglas Woodlock issued a notice informing of a delay to provide a decision on a ‘Right to Repair’ court case due to “unforeseen and unforeseeable circumstances, principally involving supervening but insistent writing responsibilities in other matters.” While the decision was scheduled for March 7,
Michelin Implements Price Increase Across Certain Tire Brands
Due to market dynamics, Michelin North America, Inc. announced price increases up to 5% on select Michelin, BFGoodrich, and Uniroyal passenger and light truck winter tires. Michelin says these increases will be effective Apr. 1, in the U.S. and Canada. Price changes may vary across specific products within each brand portfolio. Details will be presented
Supreme Court Strikes Down Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Jan. 13 blocking a federal vaccine mandate that would have required businesses with 100 or more employees to ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated or undergo regular testing and wear face masks. The mandate was originally issued in November by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Vaccine Mandate Hearing Before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court started to hear oral arguments last week on the challenges to the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers with 100 or more employees to take steps to combat the spread COVID-19, including mandating that all employees either be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing. The ETS was issued in early November