Golf GTI Pirelli Returns to the U.K.
It’s almost a year since we first reported the return of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli, yet these past months the hot hatch – the first to bear the Pirelli name in a quarter century – has been the exclusive domain of our friends on the continent.
Dunn Tire Opens New HQ
Buffalo-based Dunn Tire has relocated its corporate headquarters and primary distribution center to a new facility in suburban Cheektowaga, N.Y.
BFGoodrich Tires Supports Baja Documentary
To commemorate the 40th running of the SCORE Baja 1000, the producers of “Rides” and “Overhaulin,” collaborated with Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich unit to create a feature-length documentary on the event.
Xingda to Expand Tyre Cord Capacity
China-based manufacturer and distributor of radial tyre cord and bead wire, Xingda International Holdings Ltd., has announced the expansion of its high performance tyre cord by 40,000 to 50,000 tons per year in each of the next three years.
TRIB Sets Board Meeting
The next TRIB board of directors meeting will be held on Sept. 8 in Baltimore, Md.
Talks to Combine Russian Tyre Companies Ongoing
(European Plastics News) Talks to combine Russian tyre manufacture in a joint venture between Amtel-Vredestein and Sibur Holding are continuing although the firms stress no decision has yet been reached.
NTSW Be Tire Smart Kit Available Online
With National Tire Safety Week coming next week, tire dealers and automotive service professionals who want to help educate motorists about proper tire care can download a free Be Tire Smart Resource Kit.
Update: Titan Europe Offered $375 Million in Bid
British-based OTR wheelmaker Titan Europe has received an all-share takeover offer from parent company Titan International.
Tornel Takeover to Give JK 15.3 Million Unit Capacity
The 100% acquisition of Mexico’s Tornel by JK Tyre, announced on Apr. 11, sees the Indian tyre manufacturer become the country’s fourth-largest.
Tyre Exports: Are They Compounding the Stock Shortage?
Exports to SADC countries and beyond constitute an important and integral sector of business for South African tyre producers.
H & H Industries Joins TRIB
H & H Industries has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), bringing TRIB’s membership to nearly 500 members in 48 countries.
Goodyear Expands Marketing Push for ComforTred
Goodyear is launching a heavy promotional push to support its Assurance ComforTred line.