Tire Supply Chains Are ‘Anything But Normal’ and They Won’t be for a While
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Time to Get Smart About Autonomy
Some say it’s crazy to think about self-driving cars becoming commonplace. But elements of automotive autonomy are fast being applied to nearly all new cars. And how the tires interact with the future driverless car is critical. It’s all about connections… Even with electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles, tires represent the four contact points with
How Vehicle Weight is Changing How Tires are Made
Tires have long been the standard and common item on every type of vehicle. But vehicles are changing – electric, autonomous and more – so how will that reality affect tires and their critical role? Watch above or keep reading as tire industry veteran Jim Davis, retired Goodyear communications manager and former Tire Review editor,
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
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
Five Tire Trends for 2021
To finish out the year, let’s go through some of the trends that screamed out to the Tire Review team in 2021 and how they might affect your business in the new year.
Green Tires: Paving the Road to an Eco-Friendly Tire Industry
The tire industry, in particular, is pushing to establish sustainability strategies, based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) management.
Goodyear Navigates Detours, Empowers Dealers to Succeed
CEO Rich Kramer articulated Goodyear’s “Driving Forward” theme during its virtual Dealer Conference on Thursday.
Tire Industry Growth in 2021 and Beyond
As tiremakers release financial reports, trends are emerging that will have an impact on the industry’s future.
Shifting Consumer Behavior Reshapes PLT Tire Segments
COVID-19 continues to impact PLT tire segments, but with this comes an opportunity to deliver a seamless customer journey.
