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MTD
“We’re very, very excited to bring this to the market,” said Steve Bourassa, director of product and pricing for Nokian Tyres Inc., when discussing the new Nokian Surpass AS01 ultra-high performance all-season tire. “It’s something we felt we needed to round out our product offering.”
Retail

Nokian Targets UHP All-Season Segment

Feb. 13, 2025
Nokian Tyres Inc. is taking renewed aim at the ultra-high performance all-season segment with a new product, the Surpass AS01, which has been years in the making.
MTD
Michelin Group’s sales and income during 2024 “were supported by a powerful improvement in mix, despite soft tire volumes,” according to Michelin officials.
Suppliers

Michelin Posts 2024 Results 

Feb. 13, 2025
Michelin Group achieved $28.4 billion in sales and slightly more than $3.5 billion in segment operating income during 2024.
ASTA
“All we’re trying to do is help you run a successful business and help you grow that business,” says Ryan Ragan, executive director of the Automotive Tire & Service Alliance (ASTA). “That’s what ASTA is. And when I say ‘we,’ I mean every member of the association.”
Retail

Big Benefits On Way From ASTA, Says Ragan

Feb. 13, 2025
The Automotive Service & Tire Alliance is ramping up what it offers to its tire dealer members, says Ryan Ragan, the association’s executive director.
ATD
ATD expects to complete its sale to a new owner as part of bankruptcy proceedings by the end of February 2025 — four-plus months after the case was filed.
Wholesale/Distribution

ATD Expects to Have a New Owner This Month

Feb. 10, 2025
The ongoing bankruptcy case of American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) has taken another step forward, with a judge agreeing that the proposed sale is satisfactory and can proceed...

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Goodyear says moving TBR tire production from its Danville, Va. plant will cost up to $140 million, most of which will be spent on employee charges. The tiremaker says it will result in an annual improvement in its Americas segment operating income of $65 million beginning in 2026.
Suppliers

Goodyear TBR Plant Changes to Cost $130 Million+

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will eliminate 850 jobs and incur pre-tax charges of at least $130 million as it moves medium truck tire production out of its Danville, Va. plant.

Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC 
Bridney Jordan, product manager, Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC, conducted a panel discussion of Turbo supplier representatives at Turbo’s recent dealer meeting in New Buffalo, Mich.
Wholesale/Distribution

Turbo Unveils 15 New Tires at Meeting 

Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC introduced 15 new products, including its first all-weather tire, at the company’s recent dealer meeting.