Toyota says it plans to have around 70 "electrified models" available on a global scale by the year 2025. The company's future lineup will include 15 dedicated battery-powered EVs.

General Motors says it will invest $35 billion in the development of electric and autonomous vehicles, with the goal of becoming "the market leader in EVs in North America."

Audi has selected the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tire for its Audi e-tron GT electric vehicle. 

Canadian drivers "are set to hit the road in droves" after COVID-19 restrictions lift, according to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada.

Pre-Q Galgo Corp. exhibited at the Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation's recent conference. "The trade show turn-out was greater than expected," says Ron Elliott, the tread rubber supplier's marketing manager.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has made a minority investment in Kodiak Robotics, an autonomous trucking company. The partnership will allow Bridgestone to integrate its smart-sensing tire technologies into Kodiak's level-four autonomous trucks.

The Tire Industry Association has added three 400-Level Commercial Tire Service Instructor classes this year, with the next one set for Aug. 17-20 in Baltimore, Md.

Continental Tire the Americas LLC has named three leaders for the company's truck tire business in the U.S., including Tom Fanning, who will serve as the head of Continental's U.S. truck tire market.

When it comes to servicing trucking operations - from the biggest fleets to the smallest owner-operators - independent commercial tire dealers rule the roost. But truck stop chains are making big investments in their tire programs, writes MTD Editor Mike Manges.