Firestone brand adds all-weather line, upgrades LT lineup

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Zafco International and Martino Tire & Auto executive Minoo Mehta is ramping up the scale of the wholesale distribution company he opened in 2015, by securing U.S. distribution rights to Pirelli-brand farm and OTR and Magna-brand OTR tires.

NEW ORLEANS — Chris Monteverde, a Big O Tires franchisee since 2004, was a big winner at Big O Tires L.L.C.'s recent dealer meeting in New Orleans, garnering a pair of awards.

STOW, Ohio — Matco Tools has introduced the MaxFlex, an Android-based diagnostic tablet designed for the professional automotive industry.

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Snap-on Inc. has introduced the Triton-D8 diagnostic tool to help technicians save time, boost productivity and make more money by guiding them to the problem, while filtering out unnecessary steps.

CONWAY, Ark. — Snap-on Inc. has introduced the John Bean 12K 4-Post Alignment Lift System that provides 12,000 pounds of heavy-duty lifting capacity in a compact space.

MILAN — Pirelli & C. S.p.A. posted higher sales and earnings for the quarter ended March 31, aided by an improved price/mix component and cost-reduction plans.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., have formed a bipartisan Congressional Tire Caucus to represent the interests of the U.S. tire manufacturing industry.

HYOGO, Japan — Toyo Tire Corp. reported lower sales and earnings for the quarter ended March 31 as the company's business in Japan and in world markets other than North America waned.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride Corp. has elevated board member Robin Kendrick to president and CEO, effective June 1.

CINCINNATI — Tire Discounters Inc. opened three retail stores in recent weeks, including its first in the Indianapolis area, an new market for the dealership where it plans to open five more stores this year.