The spread of the coronavirus has created a tremendous amount of uncertainty – not just within the tire industry, but across markets worldwide.

Business may be tough right now, but Nexen Tire America Inc.’s John Hagan is convinced that consumer tire demand will return in due time.

Do you know an independent tire dealer who excels in the following areas: business success, marketing skills, management skills, industry knowledge and...

Schrader, the automotive aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies, recently announced the winners of its Schrader Academy Shop Stool Giveaway contest,...

The Tire Industry Association has added a COVID-19 resources page to its website for use by TIA members and others.

The Auto Care Association is extending the submission deadline for its 2020 awards recognizing excellence in education -- the Mort Schwartz Excellence in...

As a business owner, you understand the importance of managing and protecting your tangible assets, such as your property, inventory, equipment and...

Autel US reports its new IM608Pro Key Programming Bundle is now available for pre-order and will ship starting mid-August. 

With the purchase of a five-store business in Kansas City, Mo., Telle Tire & Auto Centers Inc. has entered a new market and completed its biggest...

Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions will operate with normal business hours during the COVID-19 outbreak

Continental AG and Continental Tire the Americas LLC are “closely monitoring the potential impact of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease...

Emily Markulis has joined the Tire Association Industry as its communications and membership coordinator.

Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has launched its SMP “Your Car. Your Data.” sweepstakes. The promotion will run through Oct. 31, 2020.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. will restart its North American commercial tire plants on April 13. Its consumer tire manufacturing plants in North America and...

The impact of COVID-19 on independent tire dealerships has been swift and profound. Starting this week, MTD will share stories of dealers who are...

Mayhew Steel Products Inc. has introduced a 12-piece Torx Socket Bit Set, part number 16013.

Longtime tire industry engineer Tim Baker has been promoted to deputy general manager of A3T, the technical center for Triangle Tire in Akron, Ohio.

Can you ask an employee to stay home if he or she exhibits coronavirus symptoms? Can an employee refuse to come to work due to fear of infection? A recent...

The Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) has awarded 36 scholarships totaling more than $18,000.

The U.S. Senate has passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020, which amends PPP terms in favor of loan recipients. Now headed to...

Continental now offers a wide range of OE quality Hybrid Battery Cooling Fans for popular hybrids from model years 2003-2017. Formerly only available from...

Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. has added an optional curbside check-in service, free ride service and reduced store hours as part of its efforts to help curb the...

Hunter Engineering Co. has added the ability for service shops to automatically send alignment and tread depth results to customers via text messages.

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) of the 2011-2019 Ford/ Lincoln MKT monitors the air pressure in the four road tires with wheel-mounted tire...

Congress has appropriated an additional $321 billion for the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), plus an additional $60 billion for...

Champion Brands LLC has added five types and 11 SKUs of brake fluids.

Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack has worked to continue to serve consumers and fleet customers, but do so without any physical contact between...

Continental is now offering its ATE Plastilube Brake Lubricant to the North American market.

Automotive industry market research firm IMR Inc. has published its latest insights on auto parts and service consumer purchasing behavior during economic...

After canceling several training courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tire Industry Association will resume Automotive Tire Service, Commercial Tire...

Jarid Lundeen owns and operates four Tires Plus stores in North Dakota – many miles away from COVID-19 epicenters like New York City, Seattle and...

An updated survey from IMR Inc. shows how COVID-19 has upended the expectations and priorities of independent automotive repair shops and their technicians....

OptiCat LLC, a leading supplier of cataloging data services for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets, reports BettsHD has joined the OptiCat Network. 

Tire Group International, one of the nation’s largest independent tire wholesalers, is opening a new distribution facility in Tampa, Fla. The...

Sixty-percent of respondents to Hankook Tire America Corp.'s latest Gauge Index survey say they will take more trips by car as a result of the COVID-19...

Matco Tools has released a versatile Connected Ball Joint Adapter Kit (BJPXR9) with seven adapters to cover 235 of the most popular models of sedans, light...

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is providing its members with updates as the COVID-19 crisis - and related legislation - evolves. The...

The Tire Industry Association is joining with market research firm GfK US to offer a webinar about how the coronavirus is impacting tire dealers and the...

Norbar Torque Tools Inc.’s PTME pneumatic wheel bolting tool features fast run-down speeds, up to 122 RPM.  

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association today announced it will promote its yearly consumer tire safety awareness campaign, National Tire Safety Week, from...

Bridgestone Americas Inc. will showcase its total suite of OTR tire management solutions during this week's ConExpo show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Continental is now offering its ATE Plastilube Brake Lubricant to the North American market.

Registration for the sixth and final week of the Tire Industry Association’s Automotive Tire Service webinar series, which will cover tire pressure...

ERP software provider and MAM Software Inc. parent company Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has acquired Infomat.

Opus IVS is presenting a free one-hour online training course titled “Intro to Chrysler Programming” on Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. EST.

ANSED Diagnostic Solutions LLC has introduced its Exhaust Gas Diagnostic Kit with the AutoPlus5 five-gas analyzer.

“I think there is a common misconception that all millennials are lazy or don’t want to work hard and aren’t interested in our type of industry,” said Ryan...

Welfare checks on members to ensure their safety and continued operations are among steps taken by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. (Alliance) to...

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is postponing its 2020 National Tire Safety Week campaign, which was scheduled for May 18-24, due to the impact...

Schrader TPMS Solutions has hired Patricia Feck to serve as national sales account manager, covering the eastern United States.