CEAT Specialty Tires Ltd. is sponsoring rodeo events across America to promote CEAT brand tires to farmers.  

Vipal Rubber Corp. has introduced the VM310, a tread designed for use on drive and trailer axles in urban areas. The VM310 will be available in North America during the second half of this year.

Apollo Tyres Ltd.'s Vredestein brand will be the official tire partner of the 1000 Miglia and will be showcased on four participating cars during the event.

COVID-19 lockdowns in China "are hitting a global container distribution system that is already severely stressed and facing reduced capacity," according to a report from global shipping consultancy Drewry. 

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. posted a 28.4% year-over-year sales increase during the first three months of 2022, an all-time first quarter high for the company.

Hankook & Co. posted a 10.8% increase in year-over-year sales during the first quarter of 2022 thanks to "effective pricing and distribution strategies in major regions," according to company officials.

Bridgestone Corp. achieved a 22.5% year-over-year sales increase and a 5.1% year-over-year operating profit gain during the first three months of 2022. 

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. launched a new formulation of its Endurance WHA waste-haul tire made with a renewable soybean oil compound.

"If you look at the electric vehicle tire space, there aren't too many choices right now," says Mark Pereira, director of marketing for Sailun Tire Americas.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched the Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, engineered to increase retread value for fleets.

Tiremakers say dealers need to have a thorough understanding of electric vehicle (EV) design dynamics, EV tire construction and how installation of the correct replacement tire can preserve - and even enhance - vehicle performance.

Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd. recently celebrated its 60th anniversary by hosting an open house at its North American Technical Center near Akron, Ohio.

American Tire Distributors Inc. has launched the Hercules Strong Guard H-MA, a premium mixed-service, all-position commercial truck tire.

Michael Graber, the new president and CEO of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., says there is high demand for the company's products. “Our distributors and dealers are asking for more supply and are very optimistic about 2022." Graber discusses how Toyo plans to meet heightened levels of demand  - plus other opportunities the company is pursuing  - in this MTD interview.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s first quarter 2022 sales totaled $4.9 billion, up 40% from one year ago. Company officials credit "the addition of Cooper Tire and the benefit of strong pricing actions" for the increase.