Hankook Tire America Corp. is investing to boost its presence in the growing all-weather tire segment by bringing the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 all-weather product to the United States.

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.

ATEQ TPMS Tools LC has hired Matthias Froehlich to manage European TPMS sales.

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.

Vipal Rubber continues to expand its presence in the United States with the recent installation of its VR01 Smart Duo buffer at a Pete’s Road Service plant in Corona, Calif.

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.

When customers arrive at your tire dealership ready to buy replacement tires for a CUV or SUV, guiding them through the selection process might seem akin to searching for a needle in a haystack.

A year after marking the opening of its tire plant in Dayton, Tenn., Nokian Tyres plc is celebrating two milestones that the company says reinforce its commitment to sustainability.

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.