A Look at COVID-19's Impact on Vehicle Travel
Transportation data provider INRIX reports that overall daily national traffic volume for consumers, local fleets and long-haul trucks was down 38% for March 21-27, relative to Feb. 22-28.
Bridgestone to Reopen Commercial Plants Next Week, Consumer Tire Plants in May
Bridgestone Americas Inc. will restart its North American commercial tire plants on April 13. Its consumer tire manufacturing plants in North America and Latin America are scheduled to reopen the first week in May, with some facilities possibly opening sooner.
Nokian Extends U.S. Shutdown
Nokian Tyres plc has extended the temporary closure of its tire plant in Dayton, Tenn.
Road to Indy Will Go Virtual, Says Cooper
With the start of its racing season delayed due to COVID-19, the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires has gone virtual with a new five-race e-series, according to Cooper officials.
Myers Tire Supply Boosts Inventory Levels
Myers Tire Supply says it has increased its inventory levels and enhanced its supply chains to “fully support our customers” during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nokian To Resume Tire Production in Russia April 6
Nokian Tyres plc will restart production at its tire factory in Vsevolozhsk, Russia, as scheduled on Monday, April 6.
Photos: A Tiremaker Resumes Production in China After COVID-19
Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) says it has resumed full production at its tire factory in Hangzhou Qiantang New District. Here's a look at the tiremaker's return to full capacity after the effects of COVID-19.
ZC Rubber Resumes Full Tire Production in China
Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. resumed tire production at its factory in Hangzhou Qiantang New District in China, and the company says its plants in China and Thailand are both running at full capacity to meet customer needs.
Dealer Rolls Out 'Safer at Home' Service In Response to COVID-19
Craig Tate, president of Tate Boys Tire & Service LLC, which has seven retail locations throughout Oklahoma, said the impact of COVID-19 on his dealership was nearly immediate.
Discount Tire Resumes All Services at Open Stores
Some Discount Tire and America's Tire stores remain closed due to COVID-19, but the company has resumed the offering of all services to consumers at its 1,000+ stores that remain open.
Webinar to Discuss SBA Loans for Businesses
The Auto Care Association and Dentons US LLP will co-host a webinar on Small Business Administration loans during the COVID-19 crisis on April 8 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT.
Pirelli Forecasts 18% Drop in Global Replacement Tire Market
Pirelli & Cie SpA expects the coronavirus will cause an 18% drop in the replacement tire market globally. The numbers are slightly worse for the original equipment market.
April 7 Webinar: Navigating the CARES Act for Small and Mid-Size Businesses
On April 7, Bobit Business Media, parent company of Modern Tire Dealer, Auto Service Professional and other publications, will host the webinar “Navigating the CARES Act for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses with Fleets.”
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