August 2020 - Traction News

Yokohama Tire to release 7 tire tips videos during Tire Safety Week

Yokohama Tire announced is releasing seven educational videos in conjunction with The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s (USTMA) annual Tire Safety Week, August...

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Business

Continental announce leadership changes in its Truck Tire business

Continental announces new appointments of two new leaders for the Truck Tires business in the Americas region. The Truck Tires segment comprises...

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Events

SEMA announces eMarketplace to take place November 2-6

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced it is offering an online marketplace to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive...

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Tires

Bridgestone to supply tires to Volta Zero pilot fleet of trucks

Bridgestone was chosen as tire supplier for Volta Zero Trucks’ launch vehicle and pilot fleet of trucks. The agreement covers the first...

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Tires

GRI develops first OTR Winter Tire for Japan and Sri Lanka

GRI Tires announced it has developed and launched an off-the-road (OTR) winter tire for the Japanese specialty tire market. Designed in collaboration...

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Tires

Firestone launches the new Performer Extra Agri tire

Firestone Tires is launching the new Performer Extra Agricultural tire. Based on the popular Firestone Performer 85 and 70 tires, the new...

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News

Michelin Energy Guard combined with X One tires reveal fuel savings

According to an independent third-party certified fuel-economy testing by Melissa Valley Transportation Solutions, the Michelin Energy Guard system coupled with a Michelin...

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Events

USTMA launches 2020 National Tire Safety Week from Aug 31 to Sept 6

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced it will launch 2020 National Tire Safety Week, August 31-Septemeber 6. The annual campaign, normally...