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TIA Honors NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison with Leadership Award
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:47:05 +0000Association presents Leadership Award following Morrison’s support of TIA’s inaugural Roadside Service Safety Week. On July 9, 2026, TIA CEO Richard “Dick” Gust and Vice President of Government Affairs Roy Littlefield IV met with Jonathan Morrison, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C., […]
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Pirelli Brings the P Zero Family to Goodwood
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:22:17 +0000More than 300 homologations already secured for the new products confirm P Zero’s ability to keep pace with the evolution of performance, from electric sports cars to record-breaking hypercars Pirelli P Zero returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. At the event that brings together some of the world’s most innovative and high-performance cars, many […]
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Forget the Radio: AI Companions Could Become the Most Important Voice Inside Your Car
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:36:39 +0000For most of automotive history, the most important voice inside a car belonged to the person in the passenger seat. It warned you about a missed turn, suggested somewhere to eat and occasionally questioned your choice of shortcut. When nobody was sitting beside you, the radio filled the silence. That arrangement is beginning to change. […]
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Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Expands in Ohio With Bowman Tire Acquisition
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:25:04 +0000High Ridge, Missouri-based Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers has acquired two Columbus, Ohio-based Bowman Tire & Repair Center locations. The acquisition brings Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers’ footprint to more than 155 locations across eight states. The company is backed by Audax Private Equity. “Founded as a family-owned and operated business, Bowman Tire & Repair […]
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Virginia Tire & Auto Expands With 15th Store
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:09:19 +0000Virginia Tire & Auto has opened its 15th store – a location in Haymarket, Va. The location is Virginia Tire & Auto’s third store in Prince William County “We already have a strong footprint in Prince William County, with locations in Gainesville and Bristow,” says Julie Holmes, co-CEO of Virginia Tire & Auto, which is based […]
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The Growing Commercial Retread Opportunity: What Tire Dealers Need to Know as Fleets Tighten Tire Budgets
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:56:23 +0000Commercial fleets are under more pressure on tire spend than they’ve faced in years — rising new tire costs, tighter maintenance budgets, and a persistent shortage of the technicians needed to keep an in-house tire program running smoothly. For tire dealers who service commercial accounts, that pressure is opening up a real opportunity, provided they […]
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HWA EVO.R to Make Goodwood Festival of Speed Debut in Hill Run Shoot-Out
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:18:12 +0000HWA AG’s EVO.R race car will make its Goodwood Festival of Speed debut this week, tackling the legendary Goodwood hillclimb course. Fresh from competing in the 2026 ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, the HWA EVO.R will be visible in the Ballroom Paddock, and driven by racing driver Luca Ludwig in the event’s celebrated Shootout. With the […]
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Voting Opens for 2026–27 TIA Board of Directors
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:19 +0000Voting is now open for the 2026–2027 Tire Industry Association (TIA) Board of Directors election. Four seats are available, each for a three-year term. A total of eight candidates, including two incumbents, are running for election. The 2026–2027 Board of Director nominees are: Jason Campbell – Southern Tire Mart Dylan Cole – Technical Rubber Company […]
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OTR Delivers More Flat-Free Options with New SolidBoss® Smooth Skid-Loader Tire Assembly Size
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:12:31 +0000OTR Engineered Solutions, a global leader in off-the-road tire, wheel, and track solutions, has expanded its popular SolidBoss® smooth skid-loader tire lineup with the introduction of a new 31×10-20 (10-16.5) size, providing customers with another flat-free solution engineered for demanding hard-surface applications. The new tire assembly extends the reach of the SolidBoss family, giving equipment […]
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How Freight Shipping Is Evolving in a Data-Driven World
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:18:33 +0000Freight shipping is undergoing rapid transformation as advances in technology and logistics reshape how goods move globally. Rising customer expectations and fluctuating supply chain conditions are pushing freight companies to adapt with innovative, data-centric approaches. The ability to harness information is now central to delivering efficient, resilient freight shipping services. The freight shipping industry has […]
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