VIP Inc. has moved its VIP Tires & Service store in Auburn, Maine, into a larger space on the same property to meet growing demand.

Our recent conversations with dealers leave us with the view that retail sell-out trends are continuing to improve on a year-over-year basis, while also showing strength over 2019 levels. However, activity levels did fall slightly from what our dealer base experienced last month.

Yokohama Tire Corp. has once again been named as the official tire supplier for 2021 Nitro Rallycross (Nitro RX).  

AME International has unveiled its new 14401 Heavy Duty Pin Style Jack Stands, which are sold in pairs and have a weight capacity of 22 U.S. tons each.

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. has released its popular Yokohama RR42 IND-4 steel-belted radial in the 480/95R25 size. Capable of loads of up to 37,500 pounds at 15 miles per hour and rated for speeds up to 21.7 miles per hour, the tire targets the new class of straddle carriers.

Global Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd. has made a number of enhancements at its plants in Sri Lanka to optimize its "green manufacturing" processes, a major priority for the company, which sells specialty tires in the United States.