The domestic tire industry experienced a “resurgence in growth” through the third quarter, Rick Brennan, vice president of strategic planning for Sumitomo Rubber North America, said during the company’s Dec. 1 virtual dealer forum.

The Roadian GTX from Nexen Tire America Inc. has earned original equipment fitments on four CUVs for model year 2021.

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has expanded the Brawler HPS (High Performance Solid) telehandler tire range to include the Comfort line. The new tires are designed to reduce vibration and offer telehandler and compact wheel loader operators a more comfortable ride.

A bipartisan group of senators has announced a national $908 billion COVID-19 relief "framework" that earmarks $288 billion for Paycheck Protection Program loans and other supports for small businesses.

Tire Discounters Inc. has hired industry veteran Dave Crawford to lead its recently unveiled franchise program, which will launch in 2021. 

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) projects U.S. tire shipments will total 298.3 million units by the end of 2020, compared to 332.7 million units in 2019. This forecast represents a significant improvement of nearly 19 million units from the 2020 volume that the USTMA forecasted in July.

Pirelli & Cie SpA is developing versions of its Winter Sottozero 3, Scorpion Winter, and P Zero Winter tires in its Elect range for electric and hybrid vehicles. 

Bridget Neal, the president of the off-the-road tire business for Bridgestone Americas Inc. has been promoted, and her move makes way for Rob Seibert to succeed Neal as the company's OTR tire leader in the U.S. and Canada.

New products, program enhancements and additional support from American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) are some of the things that Hercules dealers can expect to see in 2021, says Josh Simpson, senior vice president, proprietary brands, ATD. 

Matt Berg, general manager of Berg Tire Inc., a single-location dealership in Glendive, Mont., is using social media to drive big numbers at his business. In this article, he reveals how you can achieve similar results by following several best practices.

The Alenza Sport A/S tire has been specified as original equipment on select models of the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Bridgestone Americas Inc. says the Rogue is the first vehicle in the U.S. and Canada to feature tires with the company's newest fuel efficient technology.

Nokian Tyres Inc. and POWDR, a company that operates resorts around the country, will be planting 50,000 trees following a promotion earlier this year.

 Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s OTR tire plant in Bloomington, Ill., is celebrating 55 years of operation.

BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors hosted about 150 customers for in-person training, equipment demonstrations and a trade show this month. In a year where most dealer events were canceled due to COVID-19, the BTS team wanted to find a safe way to offer the help it traditionally offers customers.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. is expanding its already-robust efforts to provide COVID-19 relief with the recent establishment of a contactless coronavirus treatment center at its plant in Bhuj, India.