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    • March 2026

    MTD
    'EVs will not go away,' says Van Batenburg. 'They make sense to many car owners and if America wants to stay competitive worldwide, we need to be a leader in electric drive systems.'
    March 12, 2026
    MTD
    'We expect tier-two to remain the top performer in the long-term as consumers balance price and quality,' says Healy.
    Feb. 23, 2026
    Aden Graves
    “The growth we saw in 2025 confirms that independent owners are looking for a cooperative that delivers real value,” said Walter Lybeck, CEO of Point S USA.
    Feb. 8, 2026
    Michelin North America Inc.
    The new Michelin X-Ice Snow+ is built for CUVs, SUVs, sedans, pickup trucks, electric vehicles and hybrids 'and will be available for dealers to order ahead of the 2026 winter selling season,' starting in May 2026, say Michelin North America Inc. officials.
    Jan. 30, 2026
    : ID 165236146 | Road © vladimir razgulyaev | Dreamstime.com
    Detractors claim studded tires can impact road safety and damage, causing many states to implement their own laws covering when studs can be driven on the road.
    Dec. 23, 2025