The July 15 issue of Tire Business, available now for download, concludes our annual Mid-Year tire report. This issue takes a closer look at the aftermarket, as well as several top tire makers, checking in with them about the good and bad so far in 2024.
Some highlights from inside the issue:
Investing in EVs: Top tire makers Bridgestone and Goodyear both cited investing in EVs as part of their plans for future growth. Meanwhile, British startup Enso Tyres Ltd. announced its plans to build an EV-tire plant in the U.S. Hankook took Tire Business behind the scenes at its Hankook Portland E-Prix, Formula E’s only U.S. stop this season.
Distributors poised for success: In an exclusive interview, Belle Tire talks about its unique approach to business and its plans to keep growing in Chicagoland. Turbo Wholesale Tire breaks down its plans to differentiate itself and boost its premiere brands.
Marketing groups: Also included in the issue is our 2024 directory of North American Marketing Groups.
The full versions of these stories, and much more, will be published online in the coming weeks. Look for our next issue, highlighting our annual Best Places to Work contest, on July 29.