February 9, 2026
A feed on the latest tire and automotive industry news to keep you informed.
Hankook: Hankook Tire Participates in ‘King of the Hammers 2026,’ Premier U.S. Off-Road Racing Event
Giti: Giti secures first ISCC PLUS mark for Anhui and Fujian Plant
Reuters: BMW North America to recall over 87,000 U.S. vehicles over engine starter overheating issue
MSN: Waymo grilled in DC over Chinese-made cars and offshore AI labor
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.
