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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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
Kumho Execs Talk 2011 Strategy
 By Denise Koeth February 1, 2011 During Kumho Tire USA's ... read more
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... read more
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, ... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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’... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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.... read more
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. ... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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 ... read more
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