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    Lexi Majoros
    “Dealer commentary suggests consumer demand for PLT replacement tires was slightly down year-over-year on a net basis compared to February 2024,” says Healy.
    General Motors
    'Learning online is very popular, but if you are not trained in high-voltage systems, web-based training is not enough,' says Van Batenburg.

    I&I Mobile Tire Services
    Husband and wife owners, Ijeoma and Ini Ibanga, started their business by noticing a need in the market. They expanded their business by noticing more industry needs and customized their business plan to fill those needs.
    Hunter Engineering Co.
    This episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show provides advice on how to begin offering ADAS service at your dealership.
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    Frederico Rostagno/Adobe Stock
    In a document published in the Federal Register on April 3, titled “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States,” President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce “shall continue to monitor imports of automobiles and automobile parts.'
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    Trump Tariffs Will Apply to Tires

    April 3, 2025
    Tires are one of the many automotive components that will be impacted by new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump.
    Tommy Jeffers/Dreamstime
    Seven out of the 10 biggest exporters of passenger tires to the U.S. in 2024 – Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Cambodia and Malaysia – will be subject to reciprocal tariffs, according to information published in the Federal Register.
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    Trump Tariffs Will Hit Top Tire Exporters

    April 3, 2025
    President Donald Trump is imposing reciprocal tariffs on many countries that export tires to the United States.
    TireHub LLC
    The Tire Industry Association is closely monitoring the developing Trump tariff situation.
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    TIA Comments on Trump Tariffs

    April 3, 2025
    The Tire Industry Association’s vice president of government affairs says the group is “actively reviewing the recent tariff announcement.”
    MTD
    MTD's survey is open to both tire retailers and wholesalers.
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    What's the State of Your Business?

    April 3, 2025
    What was your business like during the first quarter of 2025? Let MTD know by taking this quick survey!

    AlixPartners
    Peter Fitzsimmons is a managing director at AlixPartners, and he most recently has taken on the role of president and CEO at Monro.
    Retail

    Monro to Pay $800,000 for Operations Review

    Joy Kopcha
    In a quest to improve Monro Inc.’s financial performance, the company will pay $800,000 for an operations review, and may spend at least $4 million with the firm that has separately...

    Sailun Tire Americas  
    “The S826 represents the latest in tire technology, designed to handle the most demanding work environments while providing a durable and long-lasting solution for our customers,” says Alan Eagleson, segment manager, TBR, North America, Sailun Tire Americas.
    Commercial Business

    Sailun Launches Severe-Service Truck Tire 

    The new Sailun S826 from Sailun Tire Americas has been developed for construction trucks, waste haul trucks, dump trucks and other commercial applications.

    Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (GRI)
    GRI was honored for its Ultimate Green XT tire, which is made at the company's plant in Sri Lanka.

    Sentury Tire USA
    Sentury Tire USA officials say the company’s distribution centers in the United States “are also fully stocked.'
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    Sentury Plant Not Impacted by Earthquake

    Sentury Tire USA says its Rayong, Thailand, plant was not impacted by the devastating Thailand and Myanmar earthquake.

    MTD
    “The Cosmo Kat Kash program is more than an incentive,” says TGI President Joaquin Gonzalez. “It’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the success of our partners.'
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    TGI Launches Cosmo Associate Retailer Program

    Tire Group International LLC has introduced its Cosmo Kat Kash Associate Retailer program.

    Tire Industry Association
    TIA officials say with increasing reports of automakers restricting access to wired (OBD-II) and wireless (telematics) diagnostic and repair information, TIA is committed to documenting the real-world impact of these restrictions on businesses, consumers, and the broader economy. By reporting these challenges, industry professionals can help drive meaningful legislative action to protect repair rights.

    TGI
    More than 100 guests attended a recent open house event at Tire Group International LLC's distribution center in Portland, Ore.
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    American Tire Distributors
    ATD's latest bankruptcy proceeding has resulted in new ownership for the tire wholesale distributor, and leaders who once operated another wholesale distribution business.

    MTD
    The new Scorpion XTM AT is the first tire in Pirelli Tire North America's newly introduced Scorpion XTM range.
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    Photos: Pirelli Introduces Scorpion XTM AT

    Mike Manges
    Pirelli Tire North America launched the Scorpion XTM AT at a ride-and-drive event in Death Valley, Calif. - and MTD was there!