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    American Tire Distributors Inc. 
    A document filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court For the District of Delaware on Jan. 12 states that American Tire Distributors Inc.’s (ATD) debtors, “in consultation with the Consultation Parties and pursuant to the Bidding Procedures Order, selected (ATD’s) Stalking Horse Bidder as the winning bidder” for ATD’s assets.
    Apollo Tyres Ltd.
    The Hypertrac - along with Vredestein’s family of tires - seek to inspire North American drivers to “Demand a Better Tire. Demand Vredestein.”
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    Drewry, an international shipping consultant, says it expects freight rates to rise in the coming weeks.

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    President-elect Donald Trump said he will impose 25% tariffs on all products exported from Mexico and Canada to the United States when he takes office. China, he added, would be subject to additional tariffs.
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    Plenty of Tariff Tools at Trump’s Disposal, Say Experts

    Madison Gehring
    Jan. 15, 2025
    There are many tools that President-elect Donald Trump can use to levy tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China after he takes office, say legal experts.
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    “Tire Group International (TGI) has focused on expanding the reach of Cosmo Tires, strengthening its presence across key markets,” says Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., TGI’s president (pictured on right, with TGI CEO Tony Gonzalez.)
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    MTD Exclusive Q&A: TGI, Cosmo Continue to Innovate

    Mike Manges
    Dec. 11, 2024
    Innovation is driving the growth of Tire Group International LLC’s (TGI) Cosmo brand, says TGI President Joaquin Gonzalez Jr. in this MTD exclusive.
    Burt Brothers Tire and Service
    Burt Brothers Tire & Service will have exclusive access to UMC’s network of sponsors, partners and automotive industry professionals.
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    Burt Brothers Forms Partnership With Utah Motorsports Campus

    Dec. 9, 2024
    Burt Brothers Tire & Service Inc. has announced a partnership with Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC), which includes taking on naming rights for the Motorsports Playground.
    National Tire Wholesale/TBC Corp.
    “We’ll continue to take measures to optimize NTW’s supply chain and make strategic investments to exceed our customers’ expectations,” says Rodger Smith, chief operating officer of National Tire Wholesale.
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    MTD Exclusive Q&A: NTW Continues ‘Strategic Investments’

    Mike Manges
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Wholesale tire distribution is “in a state of significant transformation,” says Rodger Smith, chief operating officer of National Tire Wholesale.
    Shenzhen SmartSafe Tech Co. Ltd.
    The new tool is a handheld tread depth laser detector with a measurement accuracy of up to 0.1 mm, according to SmartSafe officials.
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    SmartSafe Highlights SmartSafe TTM313 Tread Depth Examiner

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Shenzhen SmartSafe Tech Co. Ltd. dba SmartSafe has unveiled its SmartSafe TTM313 tire tread depth examiner.

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    Mohawk Lifts
    The lifting table can now lift up to 2,500 lbs.
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    Mohawk Lift Rolls Out Scissor Lifting Table

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Mohawk Lifts has released a new version of its scissor lifting table, SLT-2500, which can now lift 2,500 lbs.

    Linglong Americas
    The tire features open shoulder grooves, an optimized void ratio to accelerate mud and snow evacuation, and a high-strength carcass to protect the tread and sidewall.
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    Linglong Unveils Priva R/T Tire

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Linglong Americas has unveiled its Priva R/T tire under its Atlas Tire brand.

    Continental Automotive Systems Inc.
    Depending on the model, the ATE Electronic Brake Calipers are available in matte black, red and blue.
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    Continental Offers ATE Electronic Brake Calipers

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Continental Automotive Systems Inc. has offered its exclusive range of original equipment manufacturers ATE Electronic Brake Calipers for European makes from 2016-2023.

    Apollo Tyres Ltd.
    The EnduCombi RD OS has a 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake certification and is backed by a Limited Road Hazard warranty.
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    Apollo Introduces EnduCombi RD OS

    Dec. 5, 2024
    Apollo Tyres Ltd. has introduced its new EnduCombi RD OS regional open-shoulder drive tire for the North American market.

    American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd.
    The Klever H/T 4S will initially be available in 21 metric and two LT designations offering a 60,000 mile limited treadwear warranty on metric sizes and 50,000 miles on LT sizes.
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    Kenda Releases Klever H/T 4S

    Dec. 5, 2024
    American Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. has released its Klever H/T 4S highway and four-season tire for light-duty pickups, vans, crossovers and SUVs.

    TireHub LLC
    “We are delivering on what is important for our customers: just-in-time, forward-deployed inventory, with consistent national availability and leading breadth and depth,” says Ted Becker, CEO of TireHub LLC.
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    MTD Exclusive Q&A: TireHub CEO Talks Growth Plans

    Mike Manges
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Growing its network is a priority for TireHub LLC, says Ted Becker, the company’s CEO. He details several current and future initiatives in this MTD exclusive.

    K&M Tire Inc.
    “As we enter our 55th year in business, we are cautiously optimistic about the state of the industry in 2025,” says Cheryl Gossard, president of K&M Tire Inc. “Although we certainly expect some headwinds, we also recognize that times like these represent an opportunity for us to double down on improving our processes and investing in our people.”
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    MTD Exclusive Q&A: K&M Tire Builds on Momentum

    Mike Manges
    Dec. 4, 2024
    K&M Tire Inc. is in a strong position as it enters 2025, says Cheryl Gossard, the company’s president. She explains why in this MTD exclusive.

    Kevin Breehl 
    Mike Vargo began his tire industry career in Akron, Ohio, with General Tire & Rubber Co. and later relocated to Winston-Salem, N.C., to take the role of vice president of sales at Parrish Tire.
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    Former Parrish Tire Exec Vargo Dies 

    Dec. 2, 2024
    Michael Vargo, who led Parrish Tire’s wholesale division from the 1980s through 2013, recently died. He was 77 years old.

    American Tire Distributors Inc.
    'We are taking the expected next step in our process to best position ATD for long term-success and as a stronger partner to manufacturers and customers who rely on us for their business needs,' says Jim Bienias, chief restructuring officer of ATD.
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    ATD Enters Into Agreement With Buyer

    Dec. 2, 2024
    American Tire Distributors Inc. says it has entered an asset purchase agreement with “a buyer entity.”

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    In a recent social media post, President-elect Trump said he will impose a 25% tariff on all products made in Mexico and Canada.
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    Trump to Impose Tariffs on Mexico, Canada

    Mike Manges
    Nov. 26, 2024
    President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all products exported from Mexico and Canada to the United States when he takes office.

    Discount Tire
    'A big congratulations goes out to Joey Logano, Roger Penske and the entire Team Penske family for their incredible win at the Cup Series Championship Race here in Discount Tire's hometown of Phoenix,' says Michael Zuieback, executive chairman at Discount Tire.
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    Discount Tire-Sponsored Team Penske Captures 2024 NASCAR Cup Championship

    Nov. 13, 2024
    Discount Tire-sponsored Team Penske has won the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship with driver Joey Logano from Team Penske.

    Yokohama Tire Corp.
    “It's truly been an honor to supply A005 tires for Porsche Endurance Challenge North America, the first single-make endurance championship in North America,” says Patricia Wall, motorsports senior manager for Yokohama.
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    Yokohama to Compete in Porsche Endurance Challenge North America Finale

    Nov. 13, 2024
    Yokohama Tire Corp. heads to Austin, Texas to compete in the finale of the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America at Circuit of The Americas (COTA).

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    TPMS: Nissan Sentra 2023

    Mitchell 1
    Nov. 11, 2024
    How the TPMS functions and resets on the 2023 Nissan Sentra.

    TBC Corp. 
    TBC Corp. recently held a grand opening event at its new warehouse in Nampa, Idaho.
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    TBC Opens D/C in Idaho

    Nov. 11, 2024
    TBC Corp. has opened a 30,000-square-foot, regional distribution center in Nampa, Idaho.

    BendPak Inc.
    The two-post, 16,000- and 20,000-pound capacity models can handle passenger cars to medium-duty trucks.
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    BendPak Adds to AP Series Lifts

    Oct. 29, 2024
    BendPak Inc. has expanded its AP Series with the introduction of the 16AP Series and the 20AP Series lifts.

    Pirelli Tire North America
    The line also is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake-certified and comes in two specialized versions: the Scorpion XTM for electric and plug-in hybrids and the Scorpion XTM for ICE vehicles.
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    Pirelli Releases Scorpion XTM

    Oct. 29, 2024
    Pirelli Tire North America has launched its brand-new Scorpion XTM, which is designed to meet the demands of electric, hybrid and internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks and off...