Toyo Tires Celebrates Opening of Serbia Factory
Toyo Tire Corp. announced the official opening of its new passenger vehicle tire factory in the Municipality of Indjija, the Republic of Serbia. Production had partially started in July 2022 as the factory became operational with all equipment being installed, Toyo said. President Aleksandar Vučić of the Republic of Serbia and a long list of
Top 10 Stories of 2022
As the tire industry continues to recover from pandemic supply chain strains, 2022 brought a host of new tire launches as well as excitement around emerging tire trends… and topics that make you scratch your head. I think you’ll definitely see what I mean in this year’s list of top stories from 2022. To compile
Preparing Your Tire Shop for the Winter Season
Oldman Winter is starting to wake up. Before you know it, roads in many parts of the country will look more like skating rinks than areas to drive. While stocking up on winter tires may seem like the best option, things aren’t that simple. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we’ll go
Monro Promotes New Chief Information Officer
Monro, Inc. promoted Cindy Donovan to senior vice president – chief information officer. She is now responsible for developing and implementing Monro’s information technology strategy and long-range implementation plan to further the company’s strategic goals. Donovan joined the company in 2019 as the director of project management and data architecture before receiving two promotions to
New Tires & Service Products We Saw at SEMA & AAPEX
Editor’s Note: This story will be updated throughout the 2022 SEMA Show and month of November to highlight new products launched at the 2022 SEMA Show. Check back for live updates on new product releases and more! If you were at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held in Las Vegas during the
Pirelli Achieves Growth in its Sustainability Score
In the 2021/2022 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, Pirelli‘s sustainability score rose to 85 points, eight more than last year. Pirelli says it obtained top scores in many management areas, including governance and due diligence in the field of human rights, management of natural resources and reduction of CO2 emissions. The results, including the analysis
Falken Tires Expands Ram 1500 OE Wildpeak Coverage
Falken Tires has extended its original equipment (OE) relationship with Stellantis through the introduction of a 22-in. Wildpeak A/T3WA tire. Falken says the complete tire size is 285/45R22XL (114H XL BSW) and will be available on the Ram 1500 Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited 1500 trucks beginning in December 2022. Additionally, Falken says the tread
The Latest Consumer Buying Data on Major Auto Purchases
The way consumers shop for tires has evolved over the years–you’re probably installing more tires from an online purchase than ever before and having conversations with customers who know (or think they know) what tires they need on their vehicle, thanks to the endless amount of information at our fingertips. The pandemic shifted consumers’ digital
More Customers are Planning Major Auto Purchases. Here’s How You Can Help [Video]
The way consumers shop for tires has evolved over the years–you’re probably installing more tires from an online purchase than ever before and having conversations with customers who know (or think they know) what tires they need on their vehicle, thanks to the endless amount of information at our fingertips. The pandemic shifted consumers’ digital
Goodyear Expands its Electric Vehicle Tire Portfolio
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the launch of the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT. With the addition of four new sizes to its EV tire lineup, Goodyear says the ElectricDrive is now a fit for 44% more battery electric vehicles
