Virginia Tire & Auto Service
'We are excited about this new store— our first since 2021,' Julie Holmes, co-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto Service along with her husband, Mike, told MTD
Virginia Tire & Auto Service LLC's latest store - a retail location in Haymarket, Va. - is under construction and will open in July.
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TireSouth
'All of our showrooms have wheels and tires on display,' says Michael Spencer, co-owner of TireSouth Inc., which is based in the Atlanta, Ga., area.
ITDG
Each year, the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC (ITDG) recognizes individual excellence within its membership. The ITDG Dealer of the Year is Jeff Webster of Take Ten Tire & Service (pictured center). “Jeff consistently works toward furthering the interests of independent dealers by working with ITDG to help develop competitive programs, expanding his store count, participating in programs and increasing his work with ITDG year over year,” said Jason Rook, president and CEO of ITDG (pictured on right, with pictured on far left, Chris Barry, ITDG's vice president of sales.)
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Randy O’Connor, owner of D2D Development Group and MTD columnist (pictured at podium), moderated a tire dealer discussion at the recent Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC meeting in Orlando, Fla.

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Retail

Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc.
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. continues to add Plaza Tire Service stores.
Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. has opened a new Plaza Tire Service store in Owensboro, Ky.
April 20, 2026
Left Lane Auto LLC
The opening of the Gipson's Tire & Auto greenfield store in Mobile, Ala., and the recent acquisition of CS Automotive gives Left Lane Auto LLC a total of 87 locations.
Champaign, Ill.-based Left Lane Auto LLC has opened a new Gipson's Tire & Auto store in Mobile, Ala.
April 17, 2026
AutoZone
Over the last decade, “smart charging systems have become the norm,' according to Cody Hicks, AutoZone’s director of merchandising, customer satisfaction.
Vehicle charging systems continue to evolve and in order to stay current, technicians’ skills must advance accordingly.
April 16, 2026
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'We’re going to continue to fortify the markets we're in, but we're also going to continue to grow,' says Joe Buscaglia, CEO of Big Brand Tire & Service (pictured right, with Matt Eckman, Big Brand Tire & Service's chief operating officer.)
Big Brand Tire & Service is leveraging its technology and people-first philosophy to power its continued growth.
April 15, 2026

Commercial

Vipal Rubber
'We have intensified our investments to strengthen Vipal Rubber’s presence in the United States,' says Felipe Henzel, commercial director, international markets and two-wheels division for Vipal Rubber.
Vipal Rubber celebrated its "new moment in the North American market" at a recent event in Nashville, Tenn.
April 16, 2026
Yokohama TWS
“The collaboration with NTPA connects Mitas to two worlds where performance truly matters: tough daily work in the field and the most extreme competitive environments,' says Roberta D’Agnano, global marketing director, Mitas, Yokohama TWS.
Yokohama TWS' Mitas brand has announced a three-year partnership with the National Tractor Pullers Association, serving as the group's official tire sponsor.
April 16, 2026
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mccarthy family
At its centennial celebration, McCarthy Tire Service Co. honored a century of growth, unveiled its next leadership transition and set the stage for an ambitious future.
April 13, 2026
Border Tire
Retreader
Executives from leading retreaders share how labor shortages, import pressure and rising operating costs shaped 2025 — and what it means for the year ahead.
April 10, 2026

Wholesale/Distribution

Tire Group International LLC
'By partnering with Big Brand Tire & Service and American Tire Depot - retail leaders with over 345 locations across the Western United States - Cosmo Tires gains immediate scale visibility and cultural relevance,' say Tire Group International LLC officials.
Tire Group International LLC's Cosmo brand has launched in southern California via a strategic partnership with Big Brand Tire & Service and American Tire Depot.
April 6, 2026
TGI
More than 5,000 people attended Tire Group International LLC's (TGI) recent Kool Kat Ambush event in Miami, Fla.
More than 5,000 people attended Tire Group International LLC's recent Kool Kat Ambush event in Miami, Fla.
March 30, 2026
McGee Co
'We wouldn't be where we are today without the support of our dedicated employees and the trust of our customers across the U.S.,' say McGee Co. officials.
McGee Co. will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a customer appreciation event at its Denver, Colo., distribution center on April 24.
March 24, 2026
TBC Corp.
TBC Corp.'s executive committee accepted a proclamation issued by the Palm Beach County, Fla., board of commissioners, designating March 23 as 'TBC Corporation Day.'
TBC Corp. recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with a special honor from the Palm Beach County, Fla., board of commissioners.
March 24, 2026

Suppliers

Goodyear
In his new role, Travis Parman (pictured) will lead Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s global communications department.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named Travis Parman its chief communications officer, reporting to Goodyear CEO and President Mark Stewart.
April 21, 2026
Sailun Tire Americas
'With dedicated platforms for the U.S and Canada, we can make the experience more relevant, easier to use, and better overall,' says Sailun Tire Americas President Ron Dolan.
Sailun Tire Americas has rolled out an enhanced digital platform featuring dedicated websites promoting its ERANGE EV tire for electric vehicles.
April 20, 2026
BFGoodrich Tires
“Creating the new Performance Driving Guide has been a memorable experience for me and our team,” says T.J. Dennis, ultra-high performance brand manager for BFGoodrich.
BFGoodrich Tires has released its first Performance Driving Guide, offering professional driver education and tire and vehicle setup advice.
April 17, 2026
Pirelli & Cie SpA
Pirelli P Zero R ultra-high performance 'features a compound derived directly from Pirelli’s experience in motorsports,' according to Pirelli & Cie SpA officials.
The new Pirelli P Zero R ultra-high performance tire has been developed for the Porsche 911 Turbo S.
April 17, 2026

Operations

Yokohama
'All things considered, we would describe the outlook for the industry as being in a mixed position,' says Healy.
Underlying demand conditions have yet to show the level of improvement desired by most dealers.
April 21, 2026
Sailun
'Stock EV tires and make sure you have access to all of the popular sizes,' says Van Batenburg.
High- and low-voltage systems will push their way forward. And we must all adapt.
April 20, 2026
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April 6, 2026
MTD
'We talk about consolidation, we talk about private equity and we talk about growth,' says Strandberg. 'But we don’t talk enough about what might be the most important decision a family business will ever face: Who’s next?'
When a second-generation transition does make sense, the best outcomes tend to follow a similar pattern.
March 30, 2026

Photo Galleries

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hall of fame panel
From general sessions to the trade show floor, here’s a look at how the Big O Tires family came together from April 14-16 in Louisville, Ky.
April 20, 2026
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'Around 100 shareholder/members and 50 vendors made up the 400 attendees at this year's event,' says Jason Rook, president and CEO of the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC (ITDG.)
Here's an up-close look at the Independent Tire Dealers Group LLC's recent members meeting in Orlando, Fla.!
April 17, 2026
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Big Brand Tire & Service recognized employees across several categories for exceeding financial benchmarks and creating an exceptional customer experience.
Big Brand Tire & Service recently honored some of its top performers at its President's Club event in Las Vegas, Nev. Here's a look!
April 15, 2026
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ice sculpture
McCarthy Tire Service Co. celebrated its centennial at the beginning of April 2026 — and MTD was there!
April 13, 2026

Products

Maxam Tire North America
“With the addition of the 45/54R45 size, we’re continuing to respond directly to market needs while expanding access to a proven loader tire,” says Jimmy McDonnell, vice president of sales and marketing at Maxam Tire North America.
Maxam Tire North America is adding a new 45/65R45 size in the MS406 E4/L4 OTR tire line.
April 7, 2026
ATD
The new Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 is available in 17 sizes for wheels ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches in diameter, 'covering many of today’s most popular sedans, crossovers and SUVs,' say American Tire Distributors officials.
New new Ironman iMOVE Sport G2 from American Tire Distributors is an all-season ultra-high performance tire designed for select electric vehicles and other cars.
April 3, 2026
Petlas
The new PtxMD51 is built to perform in environments 'where wear, impact, and cut risks are consistently high,' say Petlas Tire Corp. officials.
Petlas Tire Corp. has expanded its OTR tire range with the launch of the PtxMD51, a new L-5 type tire developed for underground mining loaders and trucks.
April 3, 2026
Tire Group International LLC (TGI)
The tire, which became available in the U.S. in Q4 of 2025, is engineered to meet the demands of performance and touring products with an extended tread life, increased traction on the road and lower rolling resistance.
Tire Group International LLC (TGI) says it is elevating its Cosmo Tires brand with the EV-ready Kurrent tire, nicknamed "The Touring Kat."
March 26, 2026

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