The program includes providing tires for VICI Racing, which is running the Porsche supercar in the American Le Mans Series CT2 class this year.
In recent years, Kumho has supplied in the ALMS LMP1 and LMP2 classes. This year marks its first full-time foray into the higher GT2 class. (Tire Review/Akron)
The facility is set to begin production in early 2027 with a planned annual output of five million tires.
Yokohama Rubber held a groundbreaking event on April 15 for its new consumer and light truck tire plant at the Alianza Industrial Park in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The company said the event was well attended by a crowd of state and local officials, as well as management from Yokohama companies, including YRC Chairman and CEO Masataka Yamishi; Yokohama Corporation North America (YCNA) CEO Shinichi Takimoto; and Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) President and CEO Jeff Barna.
TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, will happen at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Rose was posthumously awarded with the franchise’s second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
The company secured gold awards in four categories, including Best Employer, Best Auto Repair, Best Car Wash and Best Auto Detail.
Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.
Anyline received around $2.86 million to fund research and development of Closed Loop Training for artificial intelligence models.
In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the United States and Canada.
Zurcher previously served as COO for Best-One Tire for the past seven years.
From now until May 15, customers who purchase four qualifying Hercules Tires may be eligible to receive up to a $70 rebate.
