News By Topic: Tires

Electric Vehicles, Solution or Diversion?

Jul 21, 2021

The EV facts in this editorial provide evidence that Electric Vehicles were never, are not now, nor will they become a meaningful alternative to replace the nearly 300 million gasoline drinking vehicles on America's roads within the next 200 years, thus keeping America beholden to OPEC and the Big Oil mafia while China ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Named a 2020 Supplier of the Year Winner by General Motors

Jun 25, 2021

was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors' 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for performance in the 2020 calendar year. ... Continue reading

Audi e-tron GT also on the road on Hankook E-tires

Jun 16, 2021

premium tire maker Hankook Tire is also expanding its market share in the EV original equipment sector with tires for the Audi e-tron GT. In 2018, the Audi e-tron GT prototype was presented for the first time and the enthusiasm continues even after its market launch in 2021. ... Continue reading

Future Of $2 billion Motorsports Industry At Risk From EPA

Jun 15, 2021

The $2 billion racing industry is pushing back by seeking passage of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act of 2021 (H.R. 3281), a bipartisan bill which clarifies the motorsports-parts industry’s ability to sell products that enable racers to compete, and protects Americans’ right to convert street ... Continue reading

On the Road Again: Hankook Tire Gauge Index Maps Out a Summer of Automotive Travel

May 11, 2021

The most recent Hankook Gauge Index revealed how Americans are resuming regular driving habits and their growing optimism about travel plans ahead of the upcoming summer season.Regular commuting signals a return to ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Universe- ACMA Automechanika showcases array of aftermarket products at its maiden virtual edition

Apr 23, 2021

It is interesting to note that last year, which was probably the most challenging year due to the out-break of the pandemic, all segments of the industry, be it supplies to OEMs, or exports or the imports, suffered badly, however, the aftermarket remained robust. The ongoing virtual fair ACMA Automechanika showcases ov ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Supplies Original Equipment for 2021 Porsche 718 Models

Apr 22, 2021

Global leading tire company Hankook Tire will equip the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman with its ultra-high performance (UHP) tires beginning this spring. The tires are tailor-made Ventus S1 evo 3 tires in sizes 235/40 ZR19 (92Y) N-0 for the front axle and 265/40 ZR19 (98Y) N-0 for the rear axle. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits

Apr 22, 2021

Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading

CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City

Apr 15, 2021

You read that right. We are excited to announce that CAR MBS will be back at the Grand Traverse Resort for one of the year's first in-person automotive events. ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Launches Redesigned Websites

Mar 17, 2021

SANTA ANA, CA. – (Mar. ... Continue reading

Michelin’s newest high-performance tire, the Pilot Sport All-Season 4

Feb 27, 2021

We at The Auto Channel have examined and reported on high performance, all-season and winter tires from a variety of manufacturers, now we test Michelin’s latest all-season, high performance tire, the Pilot Sport All-Season4. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Tire Recalls - Continental, Cooper

Feb 27, 2021

Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 21T002 Synopsis : Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. ... Continue reading

Bridgestone To Debut Virtual City of the Future, Showcase Mobility Solutions at CES 2021

Jan 12, 2021

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone), a global company focused on delivering sustainable mobility and advanced solutions to customers around the world, announced it will return to CES 2021, held virtually this year on Jan. ... Continue reading

Discount Tire Keeps Drivers Safe With Tips During National Tire Safety Week

Sep 1, 2020

Discount Tire, the world's largest retailer of tires and wheels, wants to make sure drivers across the country are riding on safe tires for their errand runs, weekend getaways or cross-country road trips. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content Channel- A Million Pages Archived By Single Topics (1993-Present)

Aug 31, 2020

The Auto Channel Automotive Content Library and Archive — Find a 23 year old archive of millions of articles: news, video, opinion, how-to's, reviews, database info for every pinpointed topic, all in one place all free all here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading