Official launch of its Shop Branding retail program and continued Sydney FC sponsorship strengthen local brand competitiveness. Fourth distribution center opens in Western Australia, following three on the east coast; first-half revenue of the Australian subsidiary more than doubles over two years
TBC Corporation has added four Multi-Mile tire lines, taking the brand past 85% vehicle market coverage, and upgraded its Mile After Mile Protection Plan.
Nine student teams will race to tear down and rebuild a V8 engine at the second AAPEX Student Competition on Nov. 4, up from three teams last year, with a first prize worth more than $5,000.
Nexen ranked first in AutoPacific’s 2026 replacement tire satisfaction study, with Vredestein and Nitto tied for second, Nitto leading all-season tires and Pirelli leading performance tires.
Landscape Durable Tires has hired Chad Britton, whose background includes Toyo Tire North America and Cooper Tire, as regional sales manager to grow its U.S. dealer and distributor network.
Hunter Engineering’s Road Force WalkAway, Inspection Live and Hunter University won 2026 PTEN Innovation Awards, and Hunter University also took a People’s Choice Award.
A Midas survey of 1,000 U.S. drivers found 66% could not afford an unexpected $500 repair, 53% had delayed or skipped maintenance, and tires were the second most postponed service.
