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House Does Its Job; SEMA Looks to Senate for Final Action on California EV Mandates and ICE Vehicle Ban
Thu, 01 May 2025 22:45:05 +0000The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), on behalf of the nation’s automotive aftermarket industry and millions of automotive enthusiasts across the U.S., issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives’ 246-164 vote to overturn California’s Clean Air Act waiver for the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II policy (a.k.a. EV mandates or internal combustion […]
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4Wheel Parts / ORW USA, INC., Names Wade Kawasaki to Board of Directors
Thu, 01 May 2025 22:29:54 +00004Wheel Parts / ORW USA, INC, a national leader in the offroad and truck parts market, announced that industry veteran Wade Kawasaki has been named to its Board of Directors. This announcement comes on the heels of a transformative merger between Off Road Warehouse (ORW) and 4Wheel Parts (4WP), marking a new chapter for the […]
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Bridgestone to Debut Industry-First 70% Recycled & Renewable Demonstration Tire at WasteExpo
Thu, 01 May 2025 18:11:40 +0000Company Will Also Unveil an Innovative Drive-Over System for Fleets, Expanding Tire Monitoring Capabilities Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has announced the company will debut a demonstration commercial tire at WasteExpo. The tire supports the use of 70% recycled and renewable materials1, making it the first commercially available tire in industry history to reach the milestone. It is […]
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TireTutor Accelerates Its Product Innovation With Acquisition of Boston-Based AI Marketing Startup, ImprezzAI
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:02:59 +0000Co-Founder, Ivan Ceraj, joins TireTutor executive team as Head of Platform TireTutor, the maker of the tire industry’s leading Shop Management System, has announced the acquisition of Boston-based ImprezzAI, an AI marketing startup whose technology has already been proven to optimize paid media campaigns for TireTutor’s dealer network. Its co-founder, Ivan Ceraj joined TireTutor’s leadership […]
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K&M Tire Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Midwest Wholesale Distribution Locations of Turbo Wholesale Tires
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:25:36 +0000K&M Tire, Inc., a leading tire distributor, is proud to announce it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Midwest wholesale distribution locations of Turbo Wholesale Tires (“Turbo”) (the former Tire Wholesalers Company, Inc. (“TWI”) locations), a well-established tire supplier, wholesaler and distributor. The transaction will close on Friday, May 16, 2025. The acquired […]
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Registration Now Open for the 2025 SEMA Show — Where the Global Automotive Industry Converges
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:08:45 +0000Registration is officially open for the 2025 SEMA Show, the world’s leading automotive aftermarket event. Returning to Las Vegas, Nevada, November 4-7, 2025, the Show brings together the most influential minds, innovative brands, and trend-setting builders, making it the ultimate destination for anyone serious about the business of the automotive aftermarket industry. Filling every square foot […]
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Petlas Launches the UN-4: Cost-Effective Performance for Agriculture
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:45:48 +0000Petlas Tire Corporation introduces the UN-4, a tire designed for small agricultural trailers, baling machines, and soil tillage equipment. Engineered for efficiency and soil protection, the UN-4 offers cost-effective durability and versatile performance in various terrains. Smart Traction, Soil-Friendly Design With its wide footprint and optimized void ratio, the UN-4 reduces soil compaction, helping farmers […]
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Antwerp to Host Inaugural Global OTR Conference in October 2025
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:37:59 +0000102psi, the Antwerp-based off-the-road (OTR) tyres consultancy agency, proudly announces the first edition of The Global OTR Conference, taking place from 1–3 October 2025 at the Hilton Old Town in the historic centre of Antwerp. This landmark event brings together all stakeholders in the global OTR tyre industry. It offers a unique opportunity for OTR […]
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TBC Corporation’s Franchise Brands Named to FranServe, Inc.’s 2025 Fran-tastic Brands List
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:23:12 +0000Big O Tires and Midas Recognized as Industry Leaders in Franchising TBC Corporation (“TBC”), a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations, is pleased to announce that its subsidiaries, Big O Tires and Midas, were named to FranServe, Inc.’s Fran-tastic Brands list for 2025, a distinction the […]
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Synchrony and Belle Tire Partner on New Credit Card Program to Help Make Car Care More Affordable
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:10:26 +0000Belle Tire Taps Synchrony to Provide Flexible Payment Options for Customers Purchasing Tires and Auto Services Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Belle Tire, a leading tire and automotive service provider with nearly 200 locations throughout the Midwest, has announced a new multi-year partnership to create a new private label credit card for Belle […]
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