Yokohama, AAA, RMA Team up to Promote Safety
The Automobile Club of Southern California, Rubber Manufacturers Association, California Highway Patrol and Yokohama Tire Co. are joining forces during National Tire Safety Week to encourage drivers to check their vehicle’s tire pressure in order to save gas and increase safety.
Michelin Phasing Out OEM Supply of PAX
Last year’s speculation that Michelin’s feelings towards its PAX run-flat system had somewhat cooled appears after all to contain substance.
Nankang Launches the NS-20
Nankang Rubber Tire has released a new tyre range this summer.
Hankook Contemplates China Price Rise
The largest manufacturer of tyres in China by market share, Hankook Tire, is contemplating price increases in this market to offset the costs of oil and raw materials.
New Sales Appointments at Cooper Tire Europe
Cooper Tire & Rubber Europe has announced two new appointments to its UK team.
Bridgestone Acknowledged as Top Porsche Supplier
Every year Porsche recognises its 10 best performing suppliers at the Porsche Supplier Awards, and for 2008 Bridgestone has been honoured as an award recipient.
Firestone Locations Offer ‘Green’ Oil Change Service
Portland is the first market in the country where motorists can receive the nation’s only environmentally friendly oil change service, now offered at all 17 Firestone Complete Auto Care store locations in the greater Portland area.
TIA Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
The Tire Industry Association is accepting nominations for the 2008 Tire Industry Hall of Fame from May 1 to July 1.
Titan Tests First 63-inch Tire
Titan Tire Corp. began testing its 63-inch tire on the company’s newly constructed 24-foot bull wheel in Quincy, Ill.
NETSA Inducts Two in Hall of Fame
Roland Lesieur of Maynard & Lesieur Tire, Inc. and the late Robert Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Tire and Auto Service, were honored as the inaugural inductees to the New England Tire & Service Association (NETSA) Hall of Fame at this year’s NETSA Convention and Trade Show.
Hunter Promotes Two in Sales and Marketing
Hunter Engineering’s Dave Smith has been promoted to senior vice president, and Beau Brauer to vice president of marketing.
General Introduces Grabber HTS
Newly launched, the Grabber HTS is General Tire’s newest premium all-season tire for today’s light trucks, crossovers and SUVs, according to the company.