RNR Tire Express Signs Jamestown, N.Y., Franchise as Footprint Tops 215 Locations
A four-partner ownership group with Western New York roots plans to open the rent-to-own tire and wheel store in early 2027.
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2026 SEMA Show Expands ADAS Showcase With Vehicle Engineers and Hands-On Calibration Demos
Developed with SCRS, the Upper South Hall showcase pairs Ford, GM and Rivian representatives with two live calibration bays Nov. 3–6.
Honda Re-Recalls 4,804 Vehicles Over Tire Repair Kits Shipped With Unfixed Parts
Some 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid models and a 2025 CR-V e:FCEV received pre-fix repair kit parts during an earlier recall remedy.
AACF Golf Tournament Sells Out All Foursomes for 2026
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation's 34th annual Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament has sold out its foursomes, with more than 220 golfers expected Nov. 1–2 in Las Vegas.
Tires Easy Ranks No. 5 in Its Category in Newsweek's America's Best Online Shops 2027
Online tire retailer Tires Easy placed fifth in the Cars, Motorcycles & Boats category of Newsweek and Statista's 2027 ranking, its highest result in three straight years on the list.
Pirelli Launches Scorpion Winter 3, Completing Its Renewed Winter Range
Pirelli's third-generation SUV winter tire launches in 30 sizes from 18 to 22 inches, with a contact patch designed to keep snow and wet grip consistent as the tread wears.
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
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.