April 2021 - Traction News

Bridgestone to increase prices of select Bridgestone and Firestone tires

Bridgestone announced it will increase prices up to 8% on its U.S. and Canada Bridgestone and Firestone OTR tires and Firestone Ag...

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Business

Cooper Tire stockholders approve proposed merger with Goodyear

Cooper Tire announced that its stockholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement and plan of merger with Goodyear Tire, which was announced...

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Dealer

TIA opens registration for July’s virtual retail tire store leadership class

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and MOHR Retail have opened registration for the next class, which starts July 3. The popular vRTSL...

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News

Pep Boys to award scholarships to aspiring automotive technicians

Pep Boys and Icahn Enterprises invites those studying to become technicians to apply for one of the 15 scholarships available in the...

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SEMA

Exhibitors eager to secure booth space at 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas

Following Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s recent announcement to reopen the state at 100 percent capacity by June 1, SEMA Show exhibitors are...

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Tires

ITP announce the release of its new Trailer Tamer HD UTV tire

ITP announced the release of the new Trail Tamer HD, a UTV tire suitable for all your utilitarian needs. With its tough...

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Business

Toyo Tire appoints John Thomas as new President and CEO

Toyo Tire U.S.A. announced today that John Thomas has been selected as its next president and chief executive officer (CEO). Thomas brings...

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Business

Bridgestone acquires Australian OTR tire management company, Otraco

Bridgestone announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Australia-based Otraco International, a leader in Off-the-Road (OTR) tire management solutions, from Downer...