TIA Requests Govt. Opposition to Cash for Clunkers
TIA urged lawmakers to oppose any new Cash for Clunkers vehicle retirement program in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
Bridgestone Now Restarting North America Manufacturing
The company is targeting the end of May for its N.A. passenger tire plants and all manufacturing facilities in Latin America to resume operations.
USTMA Postpones 2020 National Tire Safety Week
A rescheduled date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed by USTMA.
USTMA Gives Adjusted 2020 Tire Shipment Forecast
The USTMA now projects 2020 U.S. tire shipments will decrease to 273.6 million units compared to 332.7 million units in 2019.
Tire Dealers Lend a Hand to First Responders
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Toyo Tires’s Q1 Net Sales Down 8.9% Year-Over-Year
Toyo’s tire business net sales (approximately $673.09 million) was down 8.2% from Q1 2019, while its automotive parts business net sales (approximately $91.07 million) was down 14% from Q1 2019.
Employee Retention Credit Could Help Your Tire Business
Rich Lipton, Tire Review contributor and senior partner at Lipton CPA Associates, explains how to tell if the new Employee Retention Credit might be right for your business.
Kumho Reopens Macon, Georgia Manufacturing Facility
The plant has resumed production with enhanced safety procedures until May 15.
GfK Data: Tire Sales Recovering For Independents
Tire sales are rebounding from historic lows due to the coronavirus, according to statistics from firm Growth from Knowledge (GfK).
Cooper Tire Sees Net Loss of $12M in Q1
First-quarter net sales were $532M for Cooper compared with $619M in the first quarter of 2019, a decrease of 14.1%.
Nokian Tyres Debuts ‘Fresh Start’ Maintenance Campaign
Nokian Tyres’ Fresh Start campaign offers automotive and tire maintenance tips to help ensure vehicles are in proper shape.
Pirelli Reopens Georgia Plant
Pirelli Tire North America has reopened its plant in Rome, Georgia, and will gradually ramp up production.