The Michelin X-Ice Snow tire from Michelin North America Inc. will be available in 44 additional sizes beginning this month — and 119 sizes total.

Continental Tire the Americas LLC will raise prices on select Continental and General brand passenger and light truck tires in the United States, effective July 1.

Hankook & Co.'s global sales grew by 12.6% during the first quarter of 2021. Its operating profit increased by 75.5% during the same period.

BendPak Inc. has overhauled and expanded the Dannmar brand of professional car lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and accessories.

The Michelin Group achieved 5.4 billion euros in sales during the first quarter of 2021, up 8.3% over the same period last year. The company also posted 7.5% year-over-year growth in tire volume.

The Tire Industry Association is postponing its 2021 government affairs events due to lingering COVID-19 restrictions that remain in place at government buildings in Washington, D.C.

The Michelin Group has launched its largest, multi-channel ad campaign in years. The company says its Motion For Life campaign "celebrates Michelin's role in facilitating the motion that is critical for life and human development."

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is expected to finalize during the second half of 2021, as originally projected, according to Cooper President and CEO Brad Hughes. "However, the transaction could close earlier."

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. achieved net income, sales, operating profit and unit volume gains during the first quarter of 2021.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. stockholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement to merge with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. About 99% of Cooper shareholder votes were cast in favor of the transaction.