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Iconic Firestone Store May Get Historic Designation

The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is seeking to have the iconic "Firestone Tire Building" in Los Angeles designated as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

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Deadline Looms for Second Tire Review Fan Appreciation Drawing

As part of its fan appreciation promotion for reaching 1,000 "likes" on Facebook earlier this year, Tire Review will select another $100 Visa gift card winner on June 8.

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Jackson Re-Elected Head of U.K.'s TyreSafe

Road safety organization TyreSafe has re-elected Stuart Jackson for the second time as its chairman for a further two years.

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Consumer Reports: Americans Say Fuel Economy Most Important Car-Buying Factor
With fuel prices at near-record levels, consumers are driving less and contemplating a move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to recent survey by Consumer Reports. The survey foun...  read more
Nitto Plans Heavy Effort Behind Motivo Line
Nitto Tire USA Inc. plans an extensive marketing effort behind its all-season UHP Motivo line. As part of the promotional push, Nitto will be running digital ads on such websites as caranddriver.co...  read more
Iconic Firestone Store May Get Historic Designation
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is seeking to have the iconic "Firestone Tire Building" in Los Angeles designated as a Historic-Cultural Monument.  read more
Deadline Looms for Second Tire Review Fan Appreciation Drawing
As part of its fan appreciation promotion for reaching 1,000 "likes" on Facebook earlier this year, Tire Review will select another $100 Visa gift card winner on June 8.  read more
Jackson Re-Elected Head of U.K.'s TyreSafe
Road safety organization TyreSafe has re-elected Stuart Jackson for the second time as its chairman for a further two years.  read more
Automechanika Partners, Plans for 2013 India Show
Automechanika has added India to its range of international trade fairs. With ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, which will take place Feb. 7-10, 2013, Messe Frankfurt will be offering access to the much t...  read more
New Nokian Russia Plant Readied for Production
Nokian Tyres PLC said that production at its new plant in Russia will begin in June, even as it adjusts work schedules at its home plant in Finland. The new plant in Russia, located adjacent to Nok...  read more
Massachusetts Senate Passes R2R, Group Completing Petitions
Just days after supporters launched another phase in their Right-to-Repair law push in the state, the Massachusetts Senate approved its version of a state Right-to-Repair bill on May 17. The state ...  read more
CTA Provides Tires for Surviving FDNY Rescue Vehicles
On Sept. 11, 2001, 20 firefighters with the New York Fire Department's Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 units lost their lives trying to save others at the World Trade Center complex....  read more
TGI Now Distributing Kenda in Puerto Rico
Tire Group International will now be able to distribute Kenda branded tires in Puerto Rico under terms of a new deal signed by the companies. TGI will offer Kenda's specialty tires – trailer, ...  read more
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Could We Pass a Law Requiring Newer (and Worthwhile) Studies?
Mr. Obvious and the rest of the NHTSA staff put out a press release last week warning of untold horrors... read more
Caution: Cranky When Cold
I glanced at my watch as the bell over the front door tinkled to life. "Morning, Quigley," I... Read More
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Ohio Distributor Leading Shift in Wholesale Business
In 1972, No Name Tire Store opened its doors in small-town Alliance, Ohio. Owned by Terry Tolerton, the business changed its name to Terry's Tire Town thanks to an advertising contest. And what started... Read More
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RV Tire Market Roadmap Shows Slight Growth
While RV sales - and corresponding tire sales - may be relatively flat, there still is room for growth... Read More
Employee or Independent Contractor: Which Is It?
If you hire someone for a long-term, full-time project or a series of projects that are likely to last... read more
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Product Spotlight: TPMS Tools
Tire pressure monitoring systems play a vital role in maintaining proper vehicle tire pressure. Drivers... Read More
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