Indy Tire Centers Inc. dba Best-One of Indy has finalized its fourth acquisition of 2021 with the purchase of Best-One Tire & Auto Care of Richmond, Ind.

Michelin North America Inc. will raise prices on select Michelin, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal brand passenger and light truck replacement tires up to 12% on Jan. 1.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. will increase prices on Bridgestone, Firestone and Fuzion brand passenger and light truck replacement tires sold in the United States and Canada.

Apollo Tyres Ltd. is expanding its product range in the United States and Canada with the launch of a new light truck tire, the Vredestein Pinza AT. 

 How are tiremakers and other tire suppliers helping to ensure good fill rates for dealers during the ongoing shipping crisis?

Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. will acquire Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Plaza Tire Service Inc. from owners Mark Rhodes and Scott Rhodes on Dec. 31. Plaza Tire has 70 locations.

Recent dealer commentary suggests that demand for consumer tires last month was higher on a net basis than it was during the same month in 2020.

Hamaton Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. is set to debut its U-Pro Hybrid NFC in early-2022.