Yokohama Tire Corp. is celebrating July 4 with a new consumer rebate. From July 1-4, consumers can earn up to $100 after buying a set of four select Yokohama tires.
Hankook Tire North America President Curtis Brison is stepping down from that role and leaving Hankook on July 1. Sooil Lee, CEO of parent company, Hankook Tire & Technology, will take over as interim president.
Michelin Group says it is "technically impossible to resume production" at its tire plant in Davydovo, Russia, and the tiremaker plans to leave the plant and transfer it to local Russian management by the end of 2022.
Nokian Tyres plc plans to exit Russia, which will mean closing its tire plant in Vsevolozhsk. A year ago that plant produced 80% of the company's passenger tires.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. will be the sole supplier for the Indy Lights racing series, starting next year. Bridgestone also is the exclusive tire supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series.