February 2: Top Industry News

February 2, 2024

A feed of the latest tire and automotive industry news to keep you informed.

Industry News

The Cool Down: Bridgestone Is Planning To Make ‘Natural’ Tires Out Of Desert Shrubs: ‘This Strategy May Be Essential To Long-Term Profits’

Rubber World: Mercedes-Benz calls upon Continental’s original equipment expertise for New E-Class

Yokohama: Yokohama Rubber now applying its proprietary “E+” mark on truck and bus tires

Great Lakes Echo: Thousands of tires hitting Michigan roads may someday be in them

Reuters: US auto safety agency upgrades probe into Tesla power steering loss

Reuters: In Michigan, autoworkers offer to fight for Biden, but Gaza protesters want him out

AP News: Tesla recalling nearly 2.2M vehicles for software update to fix warning lights that are too small

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): House Passes NAM-Supported Tax Package

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): How a Chemical Manufacturer Made Testing Easier

About USTMA

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is the national trade association for tire manufacturers that produce tires in the U.S. Our 11 member companies operate 56 tire-related manufacturing facilities in 16 states. U.S. tire manufacturing has an annual economic footprint of $170.6 billion and is responsible for more than 291,000 U.S. jobs in manufacturing, distribution and retailing. The industry supports more than 510,000 additional U.S. jobs in supplier and induced activities, totaling more than 801,000 jobs nationwide. USTMA advances a sustainable tire manufacturing industry through thought leadership and a commitment to science based public policy advocacy. Our member company tires make mobility possible. USTMA members are committed to continuous improvement of the performance of our products, worker and consumer safety and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.USTires.org and follow us on Twitter @USTires.