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    MTD Columnist Craig Van Batenburg says tire dealers need to operate and offer repair services to customers in all sectors of the vehicle world, and that includes EVs. The rollback of California’s EV mandate doesn’t change that there are EVs on the road and Van Batenburg says once customers invest in an EV “90% stay that way.”
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    Randy O'Connor discusses the importance of creating a customer-centric environment in a down economy in this episode of the Modern Tire Dealer Show.
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    Hankook
    'We are focused on strengthening our supply lines, continuing our innovative product development processes and increasing production at our Tennessee plant to strengthen support for the North American market,' says Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire America Corp.
    June 19, 2025
    Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire America Corp., says the company is focusing on supply chains, manufacturing and other areas to better serve its dealers.
    Pirelli
    'While price sensitivity is a factor in the market, Pirelli’s focus remains on the high-value segment, where we continue to see double-digit growth and strong resilience in demand,' says Claudio Zanardo, CEO of Pirelli Tire North America.
    Mike Manges
    June 17, 2025
    Claudio Zanardo, CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, discusses how continued investment in products, manufacturing and technology will power the company’s growth.
    TBC Corp.
    The Midas franchise, with 2,000 locations worldwide, is now owned by Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
    June 16, 2025
    Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. has completed the purchase of Midas from TBC Corp., which includes about 1,200 franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada.
    Cowser Tire and Service
    “There’s virtually no part of the tire industry we don’t touch,” says Kevin Davis, owner of Cowser Tire and Service in Fort Worth, Texas.
    Madison Hartline
    June 16, 2025
    Kevin Davis started Cowser Tire and Service in 1989 when he was 19 years old with a single service truck, working out of his mom's garage. Today, Cowser Tire and Service operates...

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    Husband and wife owners, Ijeoma and Ini Ibanga, started their mobile tire business in 2016 after realizing a need in the market.
    From a brick-and-mortar beginning, I&I Mobile Tire Services has grown into a 24/7 mobile tire service provider with more than 20 vans, its own call center, a wholesale business...

    Southern Tire Mart LLC
    Keven Haddox, who manages Southern Tire Mart’s business west of the Mississippi River, says that the acquisition came from wanting to “fill in on some areas we needed to complete.”
    Southern Tire Mart LLC has acquired the Pooler, Ga.-based Dorsey Tire Co., which went into effect on June 9.

    Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
    “It would be a mistake to assume that the Dunlop distribution model will mirror the Falken distribution model,” says Darren Thomas, CEO of Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
    In this MTD exclusive, Darren Thomas, president and CEO of Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc., discusses the company’s plans for its recently acquired Dunlop brand and more.

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    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is no longer utilizing ATD as a distributor for its Cooper and Mickey Thompson branded products.
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says American Tire Distributors Inc. is no longer distributing its Cooper and Mastercraft branded tires.

    Anyline Inc.
    “TireBuddy is not only about faster inspections – it's about more trustworthy ones,” says Lukas Kinigadner, co-chief executive officer of Anyline.

    Nokian Tyres
    Under Bob Hepp's direction, University Wholesalers, which was based in Vermont, developed into a $40 million a year business before it was acquired by Nokian in 2005.
    ATD
    Groupe Touchette, which has more than 40 distribution centers throughout Canada, will supply tires to OK Tire Stores Inc.'s network of more than 300 stores.
    Kal Tire
    Kal Tire recently held a ribbon-cutting event at its new facility in Amaranth, Ontario.

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    Dealers and distributors drove on two tires: the Milestar Patagonia X/T (pictured) and the Milestar Patagonia M/T-02.
    Tire dealers put two Milestar tires, the Patagonia X/T and the Patagonia M/T-02, to the test at a recent ride-and-drive in Moab, Utah.