Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' recent $4.5 billion investment in new and existing assembly plants in Michigan will be a boon to Canadian parts suppliers, even as the auto maker cuts production at its two facilities in Ontario.

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HYOGO, Japan—Toyo Tire 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.

MACON, Ga.—An administrative law judge ordered a new union vote at Kumho Tire's manufacturing site in Macon after finding that company officials violated workers' rights during the first election in October 2017.

TOKYO—Despite reporting lower operating income in its first fiscal 2019 quarter, Yokohama has revised upward its full-year earnings forecast based on projected gains from the sale of undisclosed fixed assets.

TRENTON S.C.―Bridgestone Americas’ Aiken County Off-Road Tire Plant received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating an accident at the Liberty Tire Recycling facility in Des Moines in which a man lost part of his right arm.

MILAN—Pirelli is planning to consolidate its operations in Brazil, with one possible plant closure and the commitment of $136 million in investments over the coming two years.

DORAL, Fla.—Vipal Rubber recently debuted its VM540 tread for mixed surfaces.