Sailun Tire Shows Off ERange EV Tire Capabilities in the Hollywood Hills
Following the debut of its ERange EV tire earlier this year, Sailun Tire Americas invited tire dealers, distributors and members of the media in early October to what is arguably the electric vehicle capital of the U.S. – Los Angeles, California – to be among the first group to put its new product through its
Sailun Tire President Dishes on ‘Limitless’ Potential of ERange EV Tire
Here’s a fact: Electric vehicle drivers who aren’t using tires built to handle the unique needs of EVs are only getting a surface-level EV experience. It’s like going to a 3D movie without your 3D glasses – sure, you still enjoyed the show, but you didn’t experience it the way it was intended. In the
Nexen Highlights Changes to Support Customer Growth
Over the past two years, change was constant for Nexen Tire America. Not only was the company grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain strains, but it also moved its headquarters from Southern California to Northeast Ohio and hired new team members as a result of its growth. Yet despite changes to its business
AAPEX 2022: What Tire Dealers Can Expect [Audio]
It’s that time of year again—show time! With about a month and a half before the SEMA and AAPEX Shows, we’re gearing up to bring you live coverage from both…and give you a sneak peek at what to expect at the shows this year. Whether you’re busy planning your trip to Vegas for the biggest automotive aftermarket event
AAPEX 2022: What Tire Dealers Can Expect
It’s that time of year again—show time! With about a month and a half before the SEMA and AAPEX Shows, we’re gearing up to bring you live coverage from both…and give you a sneak peek at what to expect at the shows this year. Whether you’re busy planning your trip to Vegas for the biggest
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,
Goodyear Expands its Electric Vehicle Tire Portfolio
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the launch of the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT. With the addition of four new sizes to its EV tire lineup, Goodyear says the ElectricDrive is now a fit for 44% more battery electric vehicles
IMR Research Shows Impact of EV Service at Independent Shops
IMR released an update with new insight on its research on how battery and hybrid electric vehicle service is impacting independent repair shops. Between June 1-30, IMR says it interviewed 500 independent repair shops in the U.S. to update its original findings from 2021 on trends relating to service exposure in independent repair shops to
Nexen Tire Selected as OEM Tire Supplier for New Kia Hybrid, EV
Nexen Tire‘s N Priz S grand-touring tire has been selected as original equipment on the 2023 Kia Niro and 2023 Kia Niro EV models for the U.S. market. Kia says its compact SUV offering will feature either 205/60R16 or 215/55R17 N Priz S grand-touring tires from the factory depending on the selected trim level. Nexen
Future Proofing your Business as Vehicle Technology Changes
Most of us are back to living lives that resemble our pre-pandemic selves, but chip shortages persist, and new car production rates still haven’t recovered, with Trading Economics still recording a significant drop in United States car production compared to pre-pandemic rates, and The Alliance for Automotive Innovation recording that North America lost more than
Continental Focuses on Adding Value to Dealers Amid Economic Uncertainty
With a hectic economy and changing tire landscape, leadership at Continental Tire the Americas believes the way to win dealers is by adding value to their business. Being a consistent, reliable partner in the market is the way their team has always built relationships with dealers, and as businesses continue to rebound from pandemic lows,
Hamaton Launches Tesla Bluetooth Sensor
Hamaton is launching an aftermarket BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) sensor exclusively for Tesla vehicles. Hamaton says the new sensor is a direct replacement for the Sysgration BLE sensor. The company says that an alert is sent to the vehicle’s computer system via BLE when air pressure drops to trigger the TPMS light. BLE sensors are
