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January 30, 2026

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

Industry News

Kumho Tire USA: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Announces Kumho Tire Gaining Traction Program To Provide Opportunities For Up-And-Coming Colorado-Based Competitors

Continental: Radial and Diagonal Tires Compared – Areas of Application, Advantages, and Needs

Continental: Rolling Noise: How Continental Is Making Tires Even Quieter

Giti: Giti Showcases Future-Forward Mobility at Distributors & Dealers Event

Car And Driver: Honda Has Invented an AI Heads-Up About Potholes and Road Hazards

Reuters: US opens probe after Waymo self-driving vehicle strikes child near school, causing minor injuries

Reuters: Hyundai to recall about 569,000 SUVs in US over faulty deployment of air bags

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 $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/X @USTires.