The Push to the Top Tier
As sunshine washed over the pristine beach of Los Cabos, Mexico, Hankook Tire America Corp. dealers and distributors huddled inside a resort conference center ballroom to hear a business update from the growth-focused Korean tiremaker.
Price Hike Squabble Closes Car Plant
Efforts by both Kumho Tire Co. and Hankook Tire Co. to secure higher OE prices have forced GM South Korean unit to shut down production.
South Korean Manufacturer Signs OE Deal
Hankook Tire Co. signed a deal to supply OE tires for the new Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.
TMA Yankton Puts Community at the Heart of Vehicle Care
Learn why TMA Yankton has been named this year’s winner of K&M’s Mr. Tire/Big 3 Tire Top Shop Contest.
What Data Tells Us About EV Hype
Love them or not, EVs are hugely gaining popularity – at least in the sense that we can’t help but talk about them all the time – thanks to a number of market factors, gas prices being chief among them. In fact, according to data released by Hankook Tire in August, 26% of survey takers
McMahon’s Best-One’s Capitalizes on Growth, Constant Improvement
In business for over 50 years, McMahon’s Best-One Tire & Auto Center truly epitomizes what a Top Shop is all about: family-friendly customer service with the willingness to adapt to its customer’s needs and industry changes. Now with eight stores –five retail locations and 3 commercial and trailer locations—and one retread plant, the business has evolved
Consumers Won’t Cut Corners with Vehicle Maintenance, Survey Says
According to Hankook Tire‘s latest Gauge Index, a survey of Americans’ attitudes and opinions about driving, rising prices have many finding ways to cut back. However, the survey found that there is one expense consumers are not willing to be cheap with: car maintenance. The latest survey found that when it comes to vehicle maintenance,
Rising Gas Prices Impacting Driving, Say 78% of Americans
As Americans continue to navigate an evolving economic environment, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index reveals the impact of these pressures on everyday driving. The latest survey found: Just as driving frequency approached pre-pandemic norms, an overwhelming majority (78%) say rising gas prices are now impacting daily driving. Over half (54%) of Americans say
GM Names 2021 Supplier of the Year Winners
General Motors (GM) recognized Maxxis and Hankook Tire as 2021 Suppliers of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, in March. GM says its Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements. This year, GM recognized 134
USTMA Board of Directors Elects New Members
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors during the board’s Jan. 25 meeting. The incoming board members hold senior positions at four of USTMA’s 12 member companies, including, Bridgestone Americas, Giti Tire (USA), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Hankook Tire America Corporation.
