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February 18, 2026

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

Industry News

Continental: Continental to Open Tire Technology Expo with Presentation on Tire Technologies for Autonomous Driving

Continental: CDP Rating Confirms Continental’s Commitment to Climate Action

Nokian Tyres: Nokian Tyres celebrates 40th anniversary of Ivalo test center, the largest winter tire test facility in the world

Reuters: Trump rescinding rule incentivizing EV production to meet fuel economy requirements

Reuters: Uber to invest over $100 million in autonomous vehicle charging amid robotaxi push

Axios: Inside Ford's effort to make EVs more affordable

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.