ITC Holding Final Hearing on AD/CVD Rates in 2017
The International Trade Commission will hold a hearing to make its final determination on anti-dumping and countervailing duties on truck and bus tires from China in January 2017, the Federal Register reports. The ITC will hold the hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2017, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. This will be the
TIA Launching Automotive Social Portal
In a joint effort with the Automotive Marketing Foundation (AMF), the Tire Industry Association will launch its Automotive Social Portal (ASP) during the first quarter of 2017. “We are excited to partner with the Automotive Marketing Foundation to deliver this powerful social communications tool to the tire and auto service aftermarket,” said Roy Littlefield, executive
BFGoodrich OE on Ford F-150 Raptor
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand will fit the new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor with its All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires as original equipment. Engineered with BFGoodrich’s off-road motorsports technology, KO2 tires offers toughness, tread life and traction for harsh off-road conditions such as gravel, dirt, rock, mud and snow, BFG said. The Raptor’s KO2 tires were
RMA: Tire Shipments Up in 2016
The total U.S. tire shipments are slightly up for 2016, according to the most recent forecast by the Rubber Manufacturers Association. Tire shipments are expected to reach 314.4 million, based on projections from tire shipment data between January and October 2016. This is a very small increase of 0.3% over 2015, RMA shared. On the
Kumho Dealer Meeting Centers on Consistency and Growth
After launching 11 new products in 18 short months, Kumho Tire USA’s 2017 strategy mirrors its upcoming marketing, “Take Control.” In an optimistic business update presented to 30 of its top tire dealers and distributors at its dealer meeting Dec. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Grand Cayman, the company announced plans for growth through
Report: China’s SAIC Tops Kumho Bids
A new player has reportedly joined the race to acquire the controlling stake in Kumho Tire, and could possibly be the strongest contender. The Chinese state-owned aerospace and automotive firm Shanghai Aerospace Industry Co. (SAIC) reportedly placed the highest bid to acquire 42% stake in Kumho Tire in late November, Korean media reports. The amount bid
Michelin ‘2 in 1’ Ag Tire Wins SIMA 2017 Innovation Gold Medal
Michelin North America Inc.’s “2 in 1” ag tire has earned the 2017 Innovation Gold Medal at SIMA, the Paris International Agri-Business Show. The “2 in 1” tire adjusts pressure and usage to allow farmers to operate more efficiently, Michelin said. To change its shape and footprint, the tire can transform from working at ultra-low
U.S. Drivers Lack Trust in Automotive Repair Facilities
Two out of three U.S. drivers do not trust auto repair shops in general, according to a recent AAA survey. However, 64% have singled out an auto repair shop that they do trust. “To minimize the stress associated with vehicle repair and maintenance, it is critical that drivers find an honest repair shop that they
Cooper Purchases Majority Share of Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has acquired 65% interest in the China-based TBR tire company, Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co. Ltd. (GRT). With the acquisition, GRT will produce truck and bus radial tires for Cooper customers in North American, as well as in Asia and other markets, Cooper said. Additionally, GRT may also manufacture
Continental Exclusive Tire Supplier for IMSA Prototype Challenge
Continental Tire has been named the exclusive tire supplier for the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Prototype Challenge presented by Mazda in 2017 under a multi-year agreement. As the exclusive tire supplier, Continental will supply tires to the Le Mans Prototype 3 (LM P3) and Mazda Prototype Challenge (MPC) classes. “We’re thrilled to announce the
Lindbergh Highlights Natural Beauty in New Pirelli Calendar
The 2017 Pirelli Calendar shot by renowned German photographer Peter Lindbergh was unveiled in Paris today. The 44th edition of the Calendar continues to evolve the look of the iconic Calendar by highlighting natural beauty and femininity. Entitled “Emotional,” Lindbergh has set out “to create a calendar not around perfect bodies, but on sensitivity and
DOL Overtime Rule on Hold
The Department of Labor’s new overtime ruling set to take effect Dec. 1 has been halted by a federal judge from Texas. The DOL overtime rule affects how employers pay some exempt employees for overtime work by raising the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) overtime exemption salary threshold from $23,660 to $47,476. On Nov. 22, Judge
