Industry News Roundup

September 16, 2024

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

Industry News

Rubber World: Hankook Tire North America earned two 2023 Mass Production Supplier Awards from Honda

Rubber World: Continental to present three new tires at IAA Transportation 2024

Bridgestone: Bridgestone Announces Initiation of Joint Research on the Prevention of White Root Disease in Para Rubber Tree

Goodyear: Goodyear unveils EQMAX and EQMAX ULTRA: a new generation of premium truck tires focused on sustainability and performance

Hankook: Hankook Tire showcases its racing tire technology as the exclusive supplier for Hankook 24H BARCELONA

Reuters: US locks in steep China tariff hikes, some industries warn of disruptions

The Detroit News: GM Indiana truck plant down week of Sept. 23 for supply-chain issue

Green Car Congress: Hyundai and GM sign memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on vehicles, supply chain and clean-energy technologies

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.