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Retail spending on cars and car parts surpasses all other sales

Automotive is the single biggest retail segment in the U.S., accounting for 20% (more than $1.2 trillion) of retail spending in 2020,...

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Business

Goodyear Americas names Ryan Patterson as new Chief Operating Officer

Goodyear Tire announced that Ryan Patterson has been named Chief Operating and Integration Officer for the company’s largest business unit, Goodyear Americas....

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Business

OTR International announce the acquisition of Hoosier Wheel

OTR International has expanded its extensive offering of off-the-road tire and wheel innovations through the acquisition of Hoosier Wheel. Hoosier Wheel, located...

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News

Yokohama-equipped vehicle wins in North America’s off-road racing series

Yokohama Rubber announced that a vehicle running on its Geolandar M/T G003 mud-terrain tires for SUVs and pickup trucks finished first in...

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SEMA

SEMA announce finalists for industry’s trend-setting vehicle models

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced finalists for the 2021 SEMA Award, a recognition presented to new vehicle models that provide the...

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News

Continental celebrates 150 years of innovation and impact

Continental was founded as a startup in 1871 to manufacture soft rubber products and rubberized fabrics. In its 150th year, Continental is...

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Research

2021 Fall/Winter Tire & Automotive Industry Outlook

The ability for each of us as consumers to get products or services we want, or need, has been disrupted across many...

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Marketing

Hercules Tires expands sports partnerships portfolio

Hercules Tires is expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio by being named an official corporate partner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian...