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September 4, 2026

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

Industry News

Bridgestone Americas Inc.: Bridgestone’s Premium Sport Motorcycle Tire BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12 Selected as Original Equipment for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Yokohama: Yokohama Tire Extends Support for High Fives Foundation into Fourth Year

Michelin: Michelin Connected Fleet and Doran Expand the Michelin Smart Predictive Tire Offering Through an Integrated Tire Monitoring Solution

Reuters: US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs

AP News: US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel

CNBC: Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.

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 55 tire-related manufacturing facilities in 16 states. U.S. tire manufacturing has an annual economic footprint of $259.5 billion and is responsible for more than 329,527 U.S. jobs in manufacturing, distribution and retailing. The industry supports more than 606,477 additional U.S. jobs in supplier and induced activities, totaling more than 936,004 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/X @USTires.