PRI Announces Ed Pink and Shirley Kear Valentine as 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Engine-building icon and pioneering sprint car industry supplier recognized for their lasting impact on motorsports
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BendPak's Ranger Launches DST30PX Wheel Balancer for Oversized Wheels
Ranger's new DST30PX balancer handles 145-lb. assemblies and tires up to 43 inches in diameter, with a 40 mm shaft and six-second cycle time.
Sun Auto Tire & Service Names Interstate Batteries Primary Battery Provider Across 600+ Stores
Interstate Batteries is now the primary battery provider for the Sun Auto Network's 600-plus company-owned locations in 27 states.
Bridgestone Names Jacques Fourie President, Canada
Bridgestone has created a President, Canada role and named Jacques Fourie, most recently head of its Africa Middle East region, to lead it from Mississauga.
Tire Industry Project KPI Report Shows Gains in Emissions, Renewable Power and Water Use
TIP's latest KPI report shows members cut carbon emissions intensity 29.2% since 2021 and now source 60.5% of electricity from renewables.
Dunlop Shares Wet-Weather Driving Skills for UK Tyre Safety Month
Dunlop Tyre Europe and UK charity TyreSafe urge drivers to practise wet-weather skills as Met Office data shows British winters getting wetter.
2026 SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast to Feature Jay Leno, Harley-Davidson CEO Artie Starrs and Top Industry Awards
Annual pre-show gathering delivers executive perspective, product discovery, and company achievements ahead of Show floor opening.
Record 88 Aftermarket Brands Earn SEMA Data Excellence Awards
The recognition program recognizes aftermarket manufacturers achieving the highest standard of product data quality
Joe Hinrichs Elected Goodyear's Board Chairman
Goodyear elects former CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs as board chairman, effective October 7, 2026.
Spyne: Technology Can Close the Pricing Gaps Dealers Face Under New FTC and California Rules
New federal guidance pushes dealers to show one true price wherever a car is listed
2nd European Tire Innovation Summit Heads to Stuttgart Nov. 2-3
The 2nd European Tire Innovation Summit will bring OEMs, tire engineers and materials experts to Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 2-3 to explore tires for software-defined and electric vehicles, smart tires and sustainable materials.
Traction News Heads to the 2026 SEMA Show, Returns as Media's Choice Judge
Our team is heading to Las Vegas to cover the 2026 SEMA Show and return as a judge for the SEMA Show Media's Choice Awards.