Shandong Linglong Tyre Seeks Expansion in N.A. Market
By Jim Smith
December 7, 2011
Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. started life in 1975 when China and Chinese businesses remained a huge mystery to outsiders. Mao Zedong was still alive and leading the country, and only recently had Western leaders visited the country. The state-owned...
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Two Years After GPX Acquisition, Alliance Still Focusing on Growth
By Denise Koeth
October 14, 2011
When Alliance Tire Group acquired portions of the bankrupt GPX International Tire in December 2009, the tiremaker inherited a presence in the medium truck tire market, taking over distribution of China's Aeolus Tyre Co. in the U.S. Prior to the p...
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Hub Assemblies: Frequently Asked Questions
May 23, 2011
Maintaining the firm connection of the wheels to a car's chassis is crucial in giving customers a trouble-free ride. Made of either plastic or metal, wheel hubs contain the wheel bearings which allow the wheels to move freely. The hub also protects t...
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New TRIB MD Talks About Plans, Members and Association's Role
By Jim Smith
March 15, 2011
Only David Stevens knows if he was prepared to step in as the new managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, a post he took over last November following the unpopular dismissal of the well-known and respected Harvey Br...
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Kumho Execs Talk 2011 Strategy
By Denise Koeth
February 1, 2011
During Kumho Tire USA's ...
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After a Year of Introspection, Alliance Ready for Growth
By Denise Koeth
January 18, 2011
When Tire Review last met with Yogesh Mahansaria, CEO of Alliance Tire Group, the company had recent...
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New Chief, New Offices, New Sponsorship, Renewed Attitude at Pirelli
By Jim Smith
October 18, 2010
When he took over as chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Mauro Pessi was certainly no stranger to the tiremaker or its parent, ...
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Strong People, Focused Strategy Has Cooper Moving, Says Armes
By Jim Smith
October 18, 2010
One could certainly see Roy Armes as the typical organizational man, given his long 31-year background with Whirlpool, where he held a numbe...
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New VP Sees Numerous Opportunities for Conti to Score
By Jim Smith
June 17, 2010
Just over a year ago, Bill Caldwell was named vice president of sales and marketing for Continental Tire the Americas passenger and light t...
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5 Questions With - Marc Bujold
By Denise Koeth
April 14, 2010
During Nokian Tyres’ recent introduction of the Hakkapeliitta 7, Tire Review sat down with Marc Bujold, business development manager for...
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With GPX Purchase Done, Alliance Chief Touting Company's New Strengths
By Jim Smith
April 14, 2010
Yogesh Mahansaria, group CEO of Alliance Tire Group, based in Thane, India, is rare among his tiremaker CEO brethren. This is Mahansaria’...
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Yokohama's King on Tire Labeling, New Tire and Modern Tire Buyers
By Jim Smith
March 31, 2010
Dan King, 47, has spent his entire life in the tire industry, first with his family’s Bymar Tire & Brake in Mission Viejo, Calif., wher...
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After Strong 2009, Hankook Looks to Take it to Another Level
By David Moniz
March 12, 2010
During Hankook Tire America’s recent dealer meeting in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Tire Review had the opportunity to sit down and discuss a wide range of issues with its new president Soo Il Lee, Bill Bainbridge, director of brand communicat...
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Goodyear Execs Discuss Follow-up Strategy After Successful 2009
By Denise Koeth
February 19, 2010
At the 2010 Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Fla., Tire Review had the opportunity to sit down with key company executives to see what Goodyear is planning moving forward.
Participating in the interview were the followin...
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Five Questions With - Anthony Lee
By Jim Smith
October 20, 2009
Anthony Lee is the lead light truck development engineer for Nitto Tire USA, and was responsible for Nitto’s new Trail Grappler M/T line....
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Looking Long Term: Kanwar Has Apollo Tyre Focused...and on the Move
By Jim Smith
October 13, 2009
When Onkar Kanwar took over Apollo Tyres Ltd. In 1980, the company was a huge mess. Bad tires and worse management had driven the company – founded by his father in 1976 – into bankruptcy, its net worth wiped out five times over.
...
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Change in Plans: Despite Recession-Driven Cuts, Toyo Chief Sees Opportunities
By Jim Smith
August 15, 2009
When Kenji Nakakura took over as
president and CEO of Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. on Jan. 1, 2008, he
never imagined just how hard that job wo...
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5 Questions With - Masatoshi Komai
By Jim Smith
July 21, 2009
Masatoshi Komai was recently installed as the head of Nitto brand sales worldwide. A long-time Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. employee, Komai i...
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Going Solo: Kenda Sees Marketshare, Brand Image Growth Opportunities
By Jim Smith
April 21, 2009
Just over four years after it began, the sales and marketing relationship between American Kenda Rubber Industrial and Cooper Ti...
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5 Questions With - Brian Sheehey
By Jim Smith
April 14, 2009
Brian Sheehey is director of commercial tires for Hankook Tire America Corp.
Q: Hankook, in the truck tire ...
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