LeasePlan USA launched a partnership with mobile maintenance and repair services provider YourMechanic to establish contact-free vehicle maintenance services for its clients’ cars and light-duty vehicles.
In response to the economic effects of the rapidly changing COVID-19 global health emergency, Hino is introducing enhanced financing and maintenance support through its Ultimate Confidence Initiative.
Shell Oil Products US has launched its Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub, a digital maintenance platform that grants users access to all of their fleet maintenance data and a network of discounted maintenance providers through a single online portal.
Original equipment (OE) passenger tire shipments are now expected to decrease by 24.3%, while passenger tire replacement shipments are projected to decrease by 17.2% compared to 2019.
The mobile maintenance and repair company announced a disinfecting service and an automated on-site diagnostics service.
Yokohama Corporation of North America announced that both of its U.S. plants will remain closed until further notice due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announced the availability of the Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Turbo GDI engine.
Fleet managers must be informed to accomplish their jobs, and Baker makes sure that FCA fleets get the info they need and enjoy the purchasing process.
Due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) is temporarily suspending production at its plant in Salem, Va.
Goodyear has extended its shutdown of tire manufacturing plants in the Americas "until further notice."
Jasper Engines & Transmissions remains a source for quality remanufactured drivetrain products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help keep fleets on the road to deliver needed products like medical supplies and groceries, service centers are staying open to support essential fleets.
Michelin North America Inc. joins the ranks of tiremakers to shut down some tire production in the U.S. and Canada. But Michelin says it will keep some plants open to provide "vital and critical tires" for the nation's economy.
Although prices for replacement tires increased 3% per unit per month in calendar-year 2019 compared to CY-2018, the per transaction tire costs were up less than 1% for fleets buying at pre-negotiated national account prices.
Average repair cost per unit increased in 2019, primarily due to higher labor rates. Also, PM costs were up as more units require more expensive synthetic oil. Tire price per unit, on average, increased 3% in the past 12 months.
The following charts detail U.S. passenger tire imports; available tire sizes; replacement medium/heavy truck tire brand shares; U.S. market share for retreaded truck tires; U.S. retreading trends; available passenger car sizes by rim diameter; U.S. truck tire imports; and more.
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