Goodyear Rolls New Regional Tires
Goodyear has introduced the Unisteel G149 RSA RH tire for on-highway regional service and the Unisteel G150 HSA for school bus and city or neighborhood driving.
Reports: MRF to Manufacture Aircraft Tyres
MRF Tyres, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, is planning to produce aircraft tyres for planes and helicopters.
Tesco in Court Over Tyre Inflation Policy
A disabled Flintshire woman is suing Tesco under the Disability Discrimination Act as she claims staff refused to inflate her vehicle’s tyres on the grounds that they were not permitted to.
ATA Calls for Speed Limit, Limiters
With diesel and gasoline prices at historic highs, the American Trucking Associations is calling for speed limiters on new trucks and a national 65 mph speed limit.
JK Tyres Looking for Land for Greenfield Project
(Hindu Business Line) JK Tyres is scouting for suitable land for a greenfield project to manufacture passenger car radial tyres.
Alaska House Votes to End Tire Fee
(Anchorage Daily News) The state House of Representatives voted unanimously today to repeal a law imposing fees on tires sold in Alaska.
Coroner Says Goodyear Worker Death was Accidental
KSNT-TV reported that the Shawnee County (Kan.) Coroner ruled as accidental the death of the Goodyear Topeka tire plant employee who died Mar. 29 after being tasered by police.
SEMA Scholarship Deadline Coming
The deadline for the 2008 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is approaching, and applications must be postmarked by Apr. 20.
Goodyear Re-Tools Truck Tire Site
Goodyear has reworked its commercial tire Web site – www.goodyear.com/truck – making it easier for fleet maintenance managers and owners to take advantage of the company’s various educational tools and data, the tiremaker said.
Fifth Vianor Tyre Franchise to be Opened in Kazakhstan
Finland-based tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres is planning to open a new Vianor retail outlet in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan.
ITWS Aims to Reduce Industrial and OTR Tyre Costs
With over 55 years of experience in the industrial and large earthmoving tyre industry, International Tyre & Wheel Solutions’ team has a vision to reduce its customers’ running costs by continually searching for innovative ideas.
Yokohama Increases OTR, Medium Truck Prices
Citing continued record increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, Yokohama Tire Corp. will increase prices on its OTR tires up to 5% and on medium truck tires by 6%, effective May 2008.