New Potenza Tops in Tire Rack UHP A/S Tests
Bridgestone Corp.’s new Bridgestone Potenza RE970 Pole Position recently earned a first overall ranking in Tire Rack’s real world and test track evaluation of UHP all-season tires. The Potenza RE970 was tested against the Continental ExtremeContact DWS, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season. Tire Rack testers, said Bridgestone, “concluded
Bill Eliminating Vehicle Safety Inspections Defeated
A Texas bill, SB 1588, eliminating mandatory vehicle safety inspections was defeated. If the bill had past, million of Texans would have been at risk due to unsafe passenger vehicles, a coalition opposed to the bill argued. Both the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Service Association opposed the bill.
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Names 135 Scholarship Recipients
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has awarded 135 students with scholarships, totaling $175,000, for the 2016-17 academic year. “It’s exciting to see that so many young, talented individuals are working very hard to pursue a career in the auto care industry,” said Tim Lee, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “With the
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.
Hall of Famers: Eight Greats Inducted into Tire Industry Hall of Fame
Eight Greats Inducted into Tire Industry Hall of Fame
Tire Industry Hall of Fame to Welcome Eight New Members
(Akron/Tire Review) Eight industry leaders will be inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame this year, including the retired leaders of the nation’s two most recognizable companies.
USW Compares Keegan to Queeg in Latest Blast
(Akron/Tire Review) Continuing its published assault on Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the head of the United Steelworkers yesterday compared tiremaker chairman and CEO Robert Keegan to the fictional Captain Queeg while blasting the company’s plan to place $1 billion in unsecured notes.