Indianapolis 500 Winner Takuma Sato Awarded Borg-Warner Trophy

Sato’s likeness will be the 107th face to adorn the trophy in honor of his second Indianapolis 500 win. For the first time in the history of the Indianapolis 500, which dates back to 1911, the race did not take place in the...

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) Expects Market Rebound Coming in Next 6 Months

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) hosted its latest COVID-19 dealer forum Aug. 20, updating dealers on the current economic state of the tire industry and its business in light of the pandemic, potential tariffs, the state of...

‘The Era of Trial’: Door Is Open for Value Truck Tire Brands, Says Sailun

The impact of COVID-19 on trucking fleets’ operating budgets has created an opening for “value tier” commercial truck tire brands to gain additional market share, according to Kevin Lake, vice president of marketing, Sailun...

Michelin Previews Its ‘Most Advanced’ Passenger Tire

Michelin North America Inc. recently provided a sneak preview of what Alexis Garcin, the company’s chairman and president, calls “the most versatile and advanced passenger tire that Michelin has developed in more than...

ITC: Imported Tires Have Had ‘Significant Adverse Price Effects’

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has revealed some of the how and why it believes the domestic tire industry is being harmed by tires imported from South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. Following its unanimous vote...