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Autel U.S.
The MS919 S2 and MS909 S2 are equipped with an 11-inch anti-glare display, a 2.7G 8-core processor, 256GB of storage, and operate on Android 13. The tablets, built with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, enable high-speed, low-latency communication to support reliable updates and remote services.
Autel U.S. has announced the addition of the MS919 S2 and the MS909 S2 diagnostic tablets to its Ultra S2 product line.
Oct. 3, 2025
Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.
'Venom Power has built its reputation on combining bold aesthetics with proven performance for truck owners,' says Steve Oropesa, national sales manager at Venom Power.
Transamerica Tire Co. Ltd.’s Venom Power brand has launched its Covert Grip ASP, an all-season ultra high-performance tire.
Oct. 3, 2025
Tekmetric
Sunil Patel, founder and CEO of Tekmetric, says Tekmetric Marketing 'makes it simple for shops to engage customers and drive real results without requiring a marketing degree to operate.'
Tekmetric has launched Tekmetric Marketing, an add-on solution that helps tire dealerships "engage and keep customers coming back," according to Tekmetric officials.
Oct. 2, 2025
Straightaway Tire & Auto
Brian Bates, a co-founding partner of Straightaway Tire & Auto, will oversee the company's operations, field leadership development and growth strategy and other efforts.
Straightaway Tire & Auto has named Brian Bates as its chief operating officer.
Oct. 1, 2025

Commercial

Bridgestone Americas Inc.
“Mobile and all-terrain cranes arguably tackle some of the most demanding and high-stakes work of any of the off-the-road machines,” says Rob Seibert, president, Off-the-Road, Bridgestone Americas.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has debuted its Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service 3 (VHS3) tire for mobile and all-terrain cranes.
Oct. 1, 2025
BKT
“With over 20 years in the tire industry and an engineering background, my goal is to lead the team and drive success during this dynamic time while upholding the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence,' says Dhillon.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has appointed Jay Dhillon as president of BKT USA and Minoo Mehta as senior advisor for the truck and bus radial tires business of BKT.
Sept. 29, 2025
Foreign Tire Sales
The new Gemstone TBR tire line is available in 85 SKUs.
Foreign Tire Sales' new Gemstone commercial truck tire line is available in the United States.
Sept. 25, 2025
Maxam Tire North America
“The addition of these new sizes allows Maxam to better serve the full range of agricultural applications, from narrow tractors and small platforms to high horsepower sprayers and harvesters,” says Greg Gilland, vice president of agriculture at Maxam Tire.
Maxam Tire North America has expanded its AgriXtra product line, including the addition of new VF and CFO-capable sizes.
Sept. 23, 2025

Wholesale/Distribution

K&M Tire
Tire suppliers share their thoughts of respect and admiration for MTD's 2025 Tire Dealer of the Year award winner, Ken Langhals.
Ken Langhals has won the respect — and in many cases, the admiration — of his suppliers, some of whom shared their thoughts.
Sept. 26, 2025
ATD
'This partnership is a pivotal step in our growth strategy, extending our reach and enhancing customer service,” says Dr. Enki Tan, executive chairman of Giti Tire.
American Tire Distributors and Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. have formed an agreement that will see ATD distribute Giti and GT Radial brand tires across its network.
Sept. 25, 2025
MTD
'Legacy Best-One is an opportunity for our partners to take the businesses they’ve built and put them into an established, larger unit,” Lindsey Beer, Best-One Tire Group's chief strategy officer (left, with Tina Zurcher, Best-One's legal counsel) told MTD before Best-One's annual meeting, which took place in Indianapolis, Ind.
"We’re constantly evolving,” Lindsey Beer, Best-One Tire Group’s chief strategy officer, told Best-One members at the organization’s recent meeting.
Sept. 22, 2025
K&M Tire
'I believe we are here on earth to help each other,' says Ken Langhals, CEO of K&M Tire Inc. and MTD's 2025 Tire Dealer of the Year.
Ken Langhals, MTD's 2025 Tire Dealer of the Year, explains why and how his company, K&M Tire Inc., helps people in need.
Sept. 19, 2025

Suppliers

Continental Tire the Americas LLC
Continental’s engineers developed the EcoContact 6 Q with energy-efficient driving in mind – suitable for a wide variety of vehicle models, regardless of their drive type.
Continental Tire the Americas LLC announced that the Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS come factory-fitted with EcoContact 6 Q tires.
Oct. 3, 2025
BendPak Inc.
To order a pink lift or campaign T-shirt, donate to METAvivor, and learn more about Lift for a Cure, visit bendpak.com/cure.
BendPak Inc. introduces Lift for a Cure, a campaign to support breast cancer research.
Oct. 1, 2025
Autel U.S.
'We are proud to be a corporate supporting partner of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign and its goal to eliminate childhood hunger in the United States, and to make this financial contribution on behalf of our users who recently purchased the Ultra S2,” says Chloe Hung, CEO of Autel.
Autel U.S. has announced it will donate $100 for each MaxiSYS Ultra S2 automotive diagnostics tablet sold from September to December 31, 2025, to No Kid Hungry, with a maximum...
Sept. 30, 2025
Nokian Tyres
“It is an honor to join the Nokian Tyres team and represent a brand I have long respected, dating back to helping sell the first all-weather tire in 1999,” says Johnston.
Nokian Tyres Inc. has hired Dave Johnston to serve as portfolio, pricing and business planning director for North America. His tenure began on September 29.
Sept. 30, 2025

Operations

MTD
'The right buyer not only determines the value you get at closing, but also shapes the future of your business, your employees and your legacy,' says Strandberg.
If you’ve built a thriving tire business, there will come a day when you seriously consider selling. For many owners, the first thought is about securing the highest price. But...
Sept. 29, 2025
Photo: Ford Motor Co.
The four Ps of marketing apply to EV and hybrid vehicle service, too.
Whether you have a Master’s degree in business or grew up in a family tire store or somewhere in between, the four “Ps” of any business need constant attention.
Sept. 24, 2025
MTD
' Our check-ins with tire dealers showed average sellout increases of 1.6% in August, compared to 0.8% in July,' says Healy.
Retail sellout trends were up again in August and the results were firmer than what independent tire dealers reported in July.
Sept. 23, 2025
MTD
What was business like during the third quarter of 2025? Let MTD know by taking this short survey.
Some people don't know what being a bad operator looks like because all they know is how to run their store.
Sept. 17, 2025

Photo Galleries

MTD
More than 450 guests attended the meeting. (Pictured, from left to right, Ryan Moylan, sales manager, Tireweb; Mark Zurcher, co-owner of Best-One Tire Group; and Carson Cornelius, general manager, Tireweb.)
Best-One Tire Group recently held its annual member meeting in Indianapolis - and MTD was there!
Sept. 22, 2025
BKT
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) exhibited at this year's Farm Progress Show.
Many tire manufacturers ventured to Decatur, Ill., recently for the 2025 Farm Progress Show to highlight ag tires and technology — and MTD was there!
Aug. 29, 2025
MTD
The new Sailun TerraMax AT2 (pictured) and the new Sailun Atrezzo SVA2 are exclusively available in the U.S. through TBC and National Tire Warehouse (NTW) and can be purchased in Canada via multiple distributors.
Sailun Tire Americas introduced two new tires at its Sailun Traction Tour event near Salt Lake City, Utah. Here's a look!
Aug. 26, 2025
MTD
The new Road Venture RT is Kumho's first entry into the rapidly expanding rugged-terrain (R/T) segment.
Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. recently demonstrated the performance of its new Road Venture RT in the sizzling Mojave Desert - and MTD was there!
Aug. 18, 2025

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