Michelin North America Inc. has announced a price increase up to 9% across its brands on select passenger and light truck tires, plus on-road and mining commercial products and service offerings.

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 have rebounded in all categories, replacement consumer tire shipments aren't holding up to 2021 levels.

Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. is doubling down on its commitment to the United States market. “Our presence in America over the last decade has been redefined," says Wai Yeen-Phang, the company's CEO.

BendPak Inc. has introduced its AP Series of two-post lifts with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer.  

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has named Steve Hoeft president of its commercial truck group, effectively immediately. He replaces Chris Ripani, who has led the company's commercial business since 2020.

Yokohama Tire Corp.'s new BlueEarth-Van All Season RY61 is designed for commercial van applications and is available in three sizes that cover most van fitments in today's market.

Commercial truck tire market veteran Brian Sheehey is the new senior vice president of Ralson Tires North America.

Maxam Tire North America has rounded out the size lineup for its Agrixtra H, a tire that has been designed for harvester and floater applications. The tire is now available in four sizes.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd.'s new Ridemax FL 615 has been designed for trailer, tanker and spreader applications. The tire is available in size 800/65R32.