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September 18, 2026

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

Industry News

Continental: Continental Expands Portfolio of Large and High-Performance Tires

Hankook: Hankook Tire Spotlights the ‘Rough Terrain’ of Real Life in New Dynapro Brand Film

Dunlop: FALKEN ZIEX ZE320 wins 2026 Auto Express summer tire test

Reuters: Volkswagen to recall over 208,700 US vehicles over steering rack bolt defect, NHTSA says

Global Sources: Toyota’s automation investment may reach $6.4 billion annually from 2028 to modernize factories and address labor shortages

U.S. News & World Report: Hyundai Motor CEO Warns of Chinese Vehicle Surge in the US Without Guardrails

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.