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
Nexen Tire VC Invests in Autonomous Shuttle Startup May Mobility
Next Century Ventures (NCV), the corporate venture capital arm of Nexen Tire, announced that it has invested in May Mobility. Founded in the U.S. in 2017, May Mobility works with cities and private entities across the U.S. and Japan to deploy autonomous vehicles that bridge gaps in transportation, including routes in Michigan, Indiana and Texas,
Right to Repair Ruling Delayed Again. Here’s How You Can Take Action
More than 18 months after Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure expanding the state’s Right to Repair law to include data access for vehicle owners, the voter-approved changes remain in limbo, as of the beginning of July. Douglas Woodlock, a judge with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, issued a notice
Study: Crumb Rubber in Asphalt Can Protect Roads From Aging
RMIT University engineers in Australia have collaborated with the Tyre Stewardship Australia to discover that crumb rubber from end-of-life tires can provide a sustainable solution to UV protection for roads, the university says. The organizations found that when rubber from end-of-life tires is blended with a mixture of asphalt, the road is more UV-resistant and
USTMA Supports Decision To List 6PPD As A Priority Product
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association announced that it supports the proposed rulemaking released by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate 6PPD in automobile tires as a priority product for review under the state’s Safer Consumer Products green chemistry program. USTMA and its member companies recommended adding 6PPD to the Priority Products Work Plan immediately
Tire Industry Labor Shortage: Improve This to Keep Employees
I’ve spoken to many representatives from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers who report that techs, counter people, drivers and even white-collar team members have walked off the job, failed to report, or given notice, and their businesses have been impacted by these departures. This isn’t just a tire industry issue—and goes beyond the tech shortage that
Amid Labor Shortage, Training & Diversity Stressed at OTR Conference
Members of the OTR tire industry gathered in Destin, Florida this week for the Tire Industry Association’s 67th OTR Conference from Feb. 23-26 to gain a deeper understanding of the trends in the OTR tire market today and what to expect in the future. One of those trends that permeated the sessions was the labor
Monro, Inc. Announces Q3 Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
Monro, Inc. announced its third-quarter financial results this week, reporting a 20% increase in sales from $341.8 million compared to $284.6 million for the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 27, 2021. Growth in the company’s third quarter, which ended December 25, 2021, was attributed to Monro’s strong cash flow, its teammates, and
Sun Devil Auto, Wilhelm Automotive Deliver $10K Worth of Gifts
Sun Devil Auto and Wilhelm Automotive, portfolio brands of Sun Auto Tire & Service, announced that their 15th annual Toys for Tots donation drive resulted in 15 gift-filled boxes, totaling an estimated value of $10,000. Both automotive service brands included a generous matching donation of $2,000. All Phoenix-area locations collected new, unwrapped gifts through Monday,
Recall Announced for Some Sailun Tire Americas Products
Sailun Tire Americas, Inc. is recalling certain Sailun, RoadX, Blacklion, Blackhawk, and Ironhead brand tires, sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16 with DOT codes 2020 through 4120.
