Category: Wheels & Tires

Universal Technical Institute to Acquire MIAT College of Technology

Universal Technical Institute to Acquire MIAT College of Technology

| March 31, 2021

Students will benefit from broader access to industry-aligned education including aviation, sustainable energy and robotics Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), the nation’s leading provider of trained technicians to the transportation industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MIAT College of Technology from HCP & Company, its owner since August 2014. Terms of the transaction […]

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Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces Organizational Changes

Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces Organizational Changes

| March 30, 2021

YTC President Jeff Barna promoted to CEO Several organizational changes were announced by Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC). The changes, effective March 30, 2021 include: — Jeff Barna, president of YTC, has been promoted to president and CEO of YTC. Shinichi Takimoto, a senior managing officer of The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC), and current CEO […]

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Effects of Pandemic Bring Tire Industry to Slow Roll, J.D. Power Finds

Effects of Pandemic Bring Tire Industry to Slow Roll, J.D. Power Finds

| March 23, 2021

Michelin Ranks Highest in All Segments Although overall tire satisfaction is at an all-time high, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken their toll on the tire industry. Vehicle owners have reduced the amount of driving and delayed visits for maintenance or tire replacement, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Original Equipment Tire […]

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Navistar Launches New Aftermarket Parts Product Line

Navistar Launches New Aftermarket Parts Product Line

| March 16, 2021

Diamond Advantage™ Diesel Parts Will Serve Class 2-5 Engines and Engine Components Navistar International Corporation is launching a new aftermarket product line, Diamond Advantage™ Diesel Parts, which will provide high-quality aftermarket parts for Class 2-5 diesel engines and engine components. The products served will include Ford Power Stroke Diesel, GM Duramax and Dodge RAM Cummins. […]

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Michelin Introduces New Regional X One Trailer Tire

Michelin Introduces New Regional X One Trailer Tire

| March 8, 2021

This new MICHELIN X One Multi T is the trailer-tire solution for weight savings and scrub resistance Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the MICHELIN® X One® Multi T tire for fleets that want to get the most out of their trailer asset. Launching for the North American regional market, the tire is designed for high-scrub, weight-sensitive […]

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Goodyear, EASE Logistics And The City Of Dublin, Ohio To Collaborate On Connected Mobility Pilot

Goodyear, EASE Logistics And The City Of Dublin, Ohio To Collaborate On Connected Mobility Pilot

| March 4, 2021

The three entities will experiment in the areas of tire intelligence and cloud-based logistics The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, EASE Logistics and the City of Dublin today announced a pilot as part of the Smart Columbus initiative to advance connected mobility. For the pilot, the three participants will experiment in the areas of tire intelligence and […]

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