TOP INDUSTRY NEWS

November 1, 2024

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

Industry News

Cleveland.com: Bridgestone researchers in Akron exploring how to make synthetic rubber using plant-based ethanol

Michelin: Michelin Introduces Michelin X® Force Winter and Michelin X® Force ZL Tires: Designed for Strength, Reliability, Improved Winter Performance and All-Season Durability

Bridgestone Corporation: Bridgestone Launches BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T33 Premium Sport Touring Motorcycle Tires

Green Car Congress: DOE awarding $44.8M to 8 projects to reduce EV battery recycling costs

Reuters: Stellantis revenues slide as automaker cuts bloated inventories

Detroit Free Press: Chrysler recalls over 33,000 Ram 1500 trucks over electronic stability controls

Detroit Free Press: Workers at GM pickup plant authorize strike over managers working assembly line

AP News: Volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharply

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.