Cahaba Media Group has acquired the assets of two business-to-business brands, THE SHOP and RV PRO, from National Business Media, Inc., the company announced. THE SHOP—which includes a print magazine, digital issue, website, daily newsletter, social media and podcast—offers automotive aftermarket professionals insight on trends and products in performance, restyling/aftermarket accessories, hot rods and customization,… Continue reading Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP
Tag: Wheels & Tires
Savoy Museum Opens Pirelli Anniversary Exhibit
The exhibit will celebrate the Italian company’s 150th anniversary…
Bridgestone Developing New Tire Recycling Technology
Bridgestone Americas has formed a partnership with LanzaTech NZ to co-develop a dedicated end-of-life tire recycling process…
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Announces PDRA Sponsorship
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels will serve as a Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Series Supporting Sponsor and Series Contingency Sponsor for the 2022 season, the company announced. “The PDRA is a tremendous proving ground for our ET tire line,” said Jason Moulton, Sr. Motorsports Manager of Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels. “This sponsorship aligns… Continue reading Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Announces PDRA Sponsorship
Goodyear to Source Rubber from Dandelions
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has formed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and BioMADE to work with Ohio-based Farmed Materials to develop a domestic source of natural rubber from a specific species of dandelion, the company announced. Natural rubber has been… Continue reading Goodyear to Source Rubber from Dandelions
Yokohama Appoints New Senior Director of Supply Chain, Logistics
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has promoted Ray Polentz to the position of senior director of supply chain and logistics, the company announced. Polentz will report to Yokohama President and CEO Jeff Barna. “Ray has been instrumental in helping us negotiate through the difficult and complex supply chain issues facing the industry,” said Barna. “His experience… Continue reading Yokohama Appoints New Senior Director of Supply Chain, Logistics
Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program
Nexen Tire Motorsports is kicking off its 2022 U.S. motorsports program with its support of four Nexen Tire Motorsports drivers in Formula DRIFT, the tire manufacturer announced. “This year, Nexen Tire Motorsports looks to strengthen its competitive racing program by supplying Nexen’s extreme ultra-high-performance tires to high-caliber, championship-winning and podium-finishing drivers,” the company said. The… Continue reading Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program
DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Design Engineering, Inc. is renewing its support of the 2022 Tire Rack One Lap of America, a weeklong drive-and-race event that covers 3,500 miles, the company announced. One Lap participants begin and end the event in South Bend, Indiana, following a circuitous route including stops in South Carolina, Alabama and Kansas. “We’ve had a great… Continue reading DEI Returns as Sponsor of One Lap of America
Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Hankook Tire has renewed its role as official tire partner for W Series for a third season, the tire manufacturer announced. As part of the partnership, the all-female single-seater series will continue to race with the Ventus Race tire at eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022. Hankook has been a W Series partner since the… Continue reading Hankook Tire to Remain Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Rudy’s Tires Wins RimText Contest
After receiving its half-millionth RimText message, 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels announced Terry Rutenbeck of Rudy’s Tires of Wiggins, Colorado, as the winner of its RimText contest. By being the 500,000th messager, Rutenbeck will receive a $1,000 cash prize and chose the American Cancer Society as the recipient of an added $1,000 which 1-800EveryRim will donate in… Continue reading Rudy’s Tires Wins RimText Contest
ATEQ TPMS Receives ISO Certification
ATEQ TPMS Tools has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification…
Pirelli Marks 150th Anniversary
Italy’s Ministry of the Economy and Finance and the State Mint and Printworks even debuted a new stamp collection to celebrate Pirelli’s 150th anniversary…
Mickey Thompson Returns as NMRA, NMCA Sponsor
The company will serve as sponsor for the X275 class, as well as Grudge Test and Tune events…
CTDA Establishes Hall of Fame
The California Tire Dealers Association announced the formation of the CTDA Hall of Fame and its first class of inductees…
Yokohama Tire Executives Reflect on Trends, Tire Market
Yokohama Tire executives Jeff Barna and Stan Chandgie recently reviewed 2021 and offered their thoughts on what to expect in 2022…