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    With the advanced version of ContiConnect 2.0, users can record and manage all tire condition and historical data in one spot.
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    Continental Upgrades ContiConnect

    March 20, 2023
    Continental AG has upgraded the ContiConnect 2.0 tire management solution with an Advanced option so users can now report tread depth and tire condition, allowing the system to...
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    Nokian's Ground Kare tire for excavators is available in North America and comes in a new size: 600/40-22.5.
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    Nokian Expands Size Options for Excavators

    March 20, 2023
    Nokian Tyres plc has added size 600/40-22.5 to the Ground Kare lineup for excavators.
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    The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to foster future leaders and innovators in the automotive aftermarket industry. Pictured are the 2022 SEMA Scholarship recipients.
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    SEMA Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

    Jan. 13, 2023
    The 2023 Specialty Equipment Market Association is accepting scholarship applications through March 1. The scholarship is for U.S citizens 18 years or older who are preparing ...
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    Sentury Makes Jim Maples Territory Sales Manager

    Dec. 6, 2022
    Sentury Tire USA has introduced Jim Maples as the new territory sales manager for its eastern region.
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    USTMA Predicts 400,000 Fewer Tires Shipped in 2022

    Dec. 1, 2022
    The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is projecting 2022 total tire shipments will drop by about 400,000 units compared to the prior year. While original equipment shipments...

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    TEXA Displays A/C Recovery Machines, ADAS Kit at AAPEX

    Oct. 28, 2022
    TEXA USA is displaying its new Konfort 760 Touch and Konfort 780 Dual-Gas Touch air conditioning recovery machines at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).

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    BendPak Introduces Ergochair Work Seat

    Oct. 24, 2022
    BendPak Inc. has introduced Ergochair, a new rolling work seat engineered to help technicians work more comfortably. The Ergochair’s first product, ERGO-RS, will debut at next...

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    ATD Sets Record for $1.5 Million Raised for GSF

    Oct. 18, 2022
    American Tire Distributors Inc. has raised $1.5 million for the Gary Sinise Foundation and set a record for the largest amount of money ATD has ever raised for the organization...

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    NETSA Gives Away $42,000 in Scholarships

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    Oct. 13, 2022
    The New England Tire & Service Association recently awarded $2,000 scholarship to 21 recipients during an event held at the Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge, Mass.

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    Autel Energy Makes Global Debut

    Sept. 19, 2022
    Autel Energy - Autel’s U.S. brand of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions - made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show Sept. 14 in Detroit, Mich. ...

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    SEMA Show New Products Showcase Expands

    Sept. 14, 2022
    The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show’s 2022 New Products Showcase will expand to include two new product categories.

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    Ben Johnson to Present EV Session at ADAPT

    Sept. 13, 2022
    Ben Johnson, director of product management for Mitchell 1, will present the Lunch & Learn: Electric Vehicles session titled, “EVs Are in Your Future! How Will it Impact Your ...

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    Trelleborg Adds MPT100 Steel-Belted Tire

    Sept. 13, 2022
    Trelleborg Wheel Systems has released its newest steel-belted tire, the MPT100. The radial tire is designed for multi-purpose vehicles and fertilizer trucks used in ground spreading...

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    Bridgestone's LaVergne Plant Celebrates 50 Years

    Sept. 8, 2022
    Bridgestone Americas Inc.’s truck and bus radial tire manufacturing plant in LaVergne, Tenn., is celebrating 50 years of operations in 2022.

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    Continental Launches New Line of Filtration Products

    Sept. 8, 2022
    The new line features a range of OE oil, fuel, air and cabin filters for applications on domestic and import cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks.

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    BendPak Rolls Out Dannmar D4-12A Lift

    Sept. 7, 2022
    BendPak Inc. has introduced its new Dannmar D4-12A alignment lift which can be used to perform two- or four-wheel alignments and general service work on cars, SUVs and light trucks...