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.
Dynapro AT2 Xtreme: When Snow Meets its Match
Slashing through slush, clawing through snow and gripping icy roads are just a few of the tasks tires are faced with when it comes to winter weather. With the winter months here, many drivers in the U.S. will be confronted with these elements, and need tires that will stand up to the conditions, and most
12 Rubber Companies Commit to Human Rights, No Deforestation
As members of GPSNR, each company’s policies have components such as respecting human rights, increased production efficiency and more.
Deadline Extended for K&M Top Shop Awards Nominations
The deadline for nominating a dealership for the 2022 Mr. Tire/Big 3 Tire Top Shop Awards has been extended to Sept. 10.
Idled Driving Shouldn’t Mean Stalled Vehicle Service
There is plenty of unperformed maintenance out there for the taking – the result of undetected or neglected automotive care.
OE Trends Edge Out Traditional HP Segment
As OE manufacturers continue to look to differentiate their vehicles with performance packages and larger wheels, the traditional “high performance” segment is disappearing.
Laufenn Introduces First U.S. Rebate Program
Consumers will receive up to a $40 virtual or standard pre-paid rebate Mastercard with the purchase of qualifying Laufenn tires.
With More Options Than Ever Before, a Booming UHP Segment Emerges
With a growing UHP tire segment, a dealer’s job gets a little more complicated.
Top 30 Creditors ATD Owes
American Tire Distribitors’ top 30 creditors, many of which are tire manufacturers, are combined owed over $600 million from the nation’s largest tire distributor.
