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Yokohama Tire introduces the new Galaxy LHD 510 SDS traction tire
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:30:09 +0000Yokohama Tire has released the new Galaxy LHD 510 SDS (Severe Duty Solid) tire, a new solid galaxy traction tire that combines grip and endurance on transfer station loaders. The Galaxy LHD 510 SDS is a true traction tire, designed to provide substantially more grip in varying conditions than smooth tires can deliver. The deep […]
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TIA opens nominations for new board of Director positions
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:30:33 +0000The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened nominations for four board of director positions that will become open in November 2021. Newly elected board members will serve three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve two additional three-year terms. Positions on the TIA board are open to individuals who fulfill the following requirements: Employed by […]
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Bridgestone unveils new flagship city bus tire: The Bridgestone U-AP 002
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:30:57 +0000Bridgestone launches its new flagship tire in the city bus segment, the Bridgestone U-AP 002. Successor to the U-AP 001, the tire has been designed to lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in congested urban areas thanks to decreased rolling resistance. Plus, by increasing tire life through enhanced durability, the result is a tire enabling […]
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Yokohama chosen as OE tire to Mercedes-AMG’s new GLB 35 SUV
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:30:57 +0000Yokohama Tire announced that its “ADVAN Sport V107” has received technical certification as original equipment on Mercedes-AMG’s new SUV, the GLB 35 4MATIC, which went on sale in Europe in December 2019. The GLB 35 can be outfitted with 21-inch 255/35ZR21 98Y size “ADVAN Sport V107” tires. “ADVAN Sport V107” tires are the ultimate high-performance […]
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Michelin presents its “All Sustainable” Strategy for 2030
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:01:14 +0000Michelin presented “Michelin in Motion”, the company’s “All Sustainable” strategy for 2030, by Florent Menegaux, Managing Chairman, Yves Chapot, General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, accompanied by all the members of the Group Executive Committee. Mr. Menegaux explained the Group’s “All Sustainable” vision, which is based on the constant search for the right balance between […]
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DigniFi expand partnership with AutoNation and TR Wholesale Solutions
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:45:55 +0000DigniFi, an automotive financing platform, announced an expanded partnership with AutoNation, an automotive retailer, and TR Wholesale Solutions, a direct-to-retailer tire business and independent tire tester. AutoNation uses TR Wholesale Solutions’ digital tire shopping platform to help its Service Advisors and customers shop, compare and order tires. By introducing DigniFi into this experience, AutoNation and […]
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USTMA recognizes members with 2021 Innovation Awards
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:30:12 +0000The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association awarded Michelin North America and Goodyear Tire with 2021 Innovation Awards, part of USTMA’s Sustainability Awards for Workplace Safety and Health. In the technology category, USTMA honored Goodyear for its Goodyear motion capture app that performs ergonomic risk assessments. USTMA recognized Michelin for its “Bib Bowl” stretching initiative in the […]
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Yokohama Tire to open new distribution near Dallas, Texas
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:30:34 +0000Yokohama Tire announced it will be opening a new 430,000 square-foot distribution center in Wilmer, Texas, about 15 miles southeast of Dallas. The full-service facility is expected to open in summer. It will first be used to distribute Yokohama’s OE tires, followed by passenger car/light truck and commercial truck/bus products in 2022. Yokohama has three […]
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Goodyear picked as OE tire for Audi’s e-tron electric SUV and e-tron GT
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:30:20 +0000Goodyear announce it was chosen as original equipment supplier for Audi’s electric vehicles. Audi e-tron SUVs and it’s new generation gran turismo, the Audi e-tron GT will be equipped with 21-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 tires. “The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was launched in 2019 and features Goodyear’s latest technologies,” said Hans Vrijsen, […]
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Michelin named official tire of Sports Car Championship Canada
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:31:41 +0000The new Sports Car Championship Canada series has named Michelin its official tire. The news comes as Michelin expands its motorsports presence in North America. The partnership announcement emphasizes the importance of the Canadian market to Michelin and allows the brand to have a meaningful part of the growing motorsports events in Canada. “Becoming the […]
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