Cooper Re-Signs With NOPI Drift
Cooper Tire & Rubber CO. has renewed its partnership with NOPI Motorsports, and will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2008 NOPI Drift Series.
Ex-Freightliner Chief Now Exec at Navistar
Former Freightliner CEO Jim Hebe has been named senior vice-president of North American sales operations for Navistar International.
Continental Outlines Power Reduction Programme
Continental Tyre South Africa has announced an extensive programme to deal with the national power crisis.
Latest Retreading Special Now Available Online
The March 2008 Retreading Special, produced by Tyres & Accessories and German sister publication Neue ReifenZeitung, is now available for free download from our Web site.
Final Approval for Goodyear Retirement Fund Not Reached
Goodyear employees, union representatives and the tyre major will have to wait longer for a final settlement to issues relating to their 2006 strike action.
Workers Strike at Kiyan Tire in Iran
Workers have been on strike at Kiyan Tire Factory, Iran, since Apr. 10.
TyreSafe Urges Greater Tyre Awareness in Light of New Act
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, discussed in previous editions of Tyres & Accessories, came into force at the beginning of April, and TyreSafe comments that defective or badly worn tyres could now become the Achilles’ heel of companies, and could result in prosecution under the act.
Position Paper: Proposed Tyre Noise Reduction Goals ‘Not Feasible’
A position paper produced by the ETRMA and recently obtained by the news agency Reuters indicates that the industry association retains its viewpoint on road noise reduction levels outlined last year.
Dunlop Tyres – ‘Investigation Good for Consumers’
CEO of South Africa’s Dunlop Tyres International, Dr. Luis Ceneviz, has responded positively to the actions carried out by the country’s Competition Commission to ensure anti-competitive behaviour is regulated.
MHT Forged Wheels – an Excess of Style
Amongst discerning petrol heads the MHT name is one requiring little introduction.
‘High Level’ of Interest in HiQ Equity Franchise Offer
HiQ is reporting that it has received a “high level of quality interest” following the retail chain’s decision to franchise off 109 company-owned outlets.
Brannon Tire Vows to Fight Complaint
(San Joaquin Record) Tire dealer Jerold Brannon, the patriarch of the area’s largest tire retreading and recycling company, said he is ready for a battle royal with county officials.