The Michelin Group's sales through the third quarter of 2020 totaled 15 billion euros, down nearly 17% from the same nine-month period in 2019. But the company says global tire demand picked up "more strongly than expected" during the third quarter.

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) is helping Falken dealers maximize the impact of one of the most common and underutilized showroom assets: the flat screen TV.

Hunter Engineering Co. has updated its heavy-duty tire changer lineup with the TCX635HD. The model offers more speed and torque than its predecessor.

Continental says you can keep your customers safe and help improve your profitability with ATE hydraulic brake parts. 

Ag Tire Talk, a website that provides technical information to farm tire dealers, ag equipment dealers and farmers, has a new look and several new features.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will have a new president next month, when Dan Nothdurft takes the organization's helm. In this interview, Nothdurft - who is the president of Tires Tires Tires, a four-location, independent tire dealership based in Sioux City, Iowa - previews some of the things that TIA members can expect to see from the association in 2021. This includes the continuation of TIA’s popular training webinars and other efforts.

BendPak Inc. has spent six months designing, engineering and producing an improved MaxJax portable two-post lift. The M6K can be used in areas with 8-foot ceilings, and it can be put away at the end of the day when the work is done.

The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) has canceled its annual CTDA/1-800EveryRim New Year luncheon due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Independent tire dealers' collective market share continues to grow while other replacement consumer tire sales channels - like mass merchandisers - are on the wane. MTD Editor Mike Manges discusses who is losing ground and why this presents a great opportunity for dealers.

Fall has arrived. The change of seasons means a change to business for many dealers. This also is the time when many start thinking ahead strategically for the next year.  

Nexen Tire America Inc.’s new app is designed to connect tire buyers with Nexen dealers. And it contains features that make the tire selection and sales process easier for both parties, according to Nexen officials, who recently provided MTD with a deep dive into the app’s functionality.

Are you doing everything you can to make 2021 the most successful year in the history of your dealership? Join MTD on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. EDT for an exclusive webinar, “Preparing to Win in 2021," during which tire industry executives and experts will share advice and best practices that you can immediately implement at your business.

In a two-day span VIP Inc. celebrated the openings of two VIP Tires & Service locations — a new store in Vermont and a larger space in Windham, Maine.

Fountain Tire Ltd. has introduced digital vehicle inspections and reports at all 160 of its locations across Canada.

K&M Tire Inc. is taking its annual dealer meeting online this coming January with the theme of "Keep on Rollin'."