Category: Wheels & Tires

Bridgestone Introduces Specially Designed Tire for Electric Bus Applications

Bridgestone Introduces Specially Designed Tire for Electric Bus Applications

| May 3, 2022

Bridgestone R192E tire equips buses for fuller and longer routes on a single charge, contributing to more sustainable mobility Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) launched the all-new Bridgestone R192E all-position radial tire, specially designed to empower the adoption of electric buses. With the rapid growth of electric commercial vehicles, the Bridgestone R192E tire offers ultra-low rolling resistance and […]

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Michelin Implements Price Increase Across Commercial Offers in Canada and U.S

Michelin Implements Price Increase Across Commercial Offers in Canada and U.S

| May 3, 2022

These increases will be effective on orders invoiced starting June 1, 2022, in the United States and Canada. Michelin North America is announcing price increases across its brands ranging from 5 to 12% on the majority of passenger and light truck replacement tires and service offers, up to 9% on motorcycle tires, and up to 12% for on-road and off-road […]

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TravelCenters of America Launches New Custom Fleet Credit Card Program

TravelCenters of America Launches New Custom Fleet Credit Card Program

| April 18, 2022

Engages with WEX|EFS to Provide Expanded Purchase Options at Travel Centers TravelCenters of America Inc. nationwide operator and franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, launched TA Fleet Universal, a new fleet card payment program, powered by WEX Inc.’s (NYSE: WEX) global commerce platform. The new TA Fleet Universal […]

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Bridgestone Partners with LanzaTech to Pursue End-of-Life Tire Recycling Technologies

Bridgestone Partners with LanzaTech to Pursue End-of-Life Tire Recycling Technologies

| April 14, 2022

Partnership will leverage LanzaTech’s technology to create a pathway toward tire material circularity and the decarbonization of new tire production  Bridgestone Americas  tires and sustainable mobility solutions, announced an exclusive partnership with Carbon Capture and Transformation (CCT) company, LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (LanzaTech) to address end-of-life tire waste. The two companies will co-develop the first dedicated […]

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Love’s opens seven Speedco locations

Love’s opens seven Speedco locations

| April 13, 2022

24/7 sites will help keep professional drivers on the road Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at seven new Speedco locations that are open 24/7. The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at affordable prices. Commercial drivers can stop at over 420 […]

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Introducing Wrenchers: A One-Stop-Shop for Vehicle Repair Tools and Equipment

Introducing Wrenchers: A One-Stop-Shop for Vehicle Repair Tools and Equipment

| April 12, 2022

Wrenches offers a broad range of service lifts and parking systems, hand and power tools, tool storage, vehicle diagnostics equipment A leading automotive tool and equipment distributor wanted to make it easier for shop owners, professional technicians, and do-it-yourselfers to get the vehicle service equipment and tools they need quickly. The result is Wrenchers, a […]

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