Bridgestone OE for 2008 Highlander
Bridgestone-brand Dueler H/L 400 tires are original equipment for Toyota’s all-new, next-generation Highlander SUV.
Automechanika Thailand Set for March 2008
Automechanika Thailand, the leading international trade fair for the automotive parts, components and aftermarket industry in Thailand, is scheduled for March 6–9, 2008 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok.
Apollo Appoints Chief of Manufacturing
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has appointed Satish Agarwal in the corporate function of Chief of Manufacturing.
Marangoni Adds Two in Sales
Marangoni Tread North America hired two new region sales managers due to record sales in 2007 and anticipated continued incremental growth.
TA and Bridgestone Firestone Sign Sales Agreement
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire has signed a seven-year agreement with TravelCenters of America to sell Bridgestone and Firestone brand commercial tires at sites operated by TA and Petro Stopping Centers.
Tofan Seeks Investment for Danubiana
High profile Romanian businessman Gelu Tofan, head of the Tofan Group, is reportedly seeking international capital for his Danubiana tyre business, one of the country’s largest tyre manufacturers.
Apollo Tyres to Double Radial CV Tyre Production
Apollo Tyres has announced it is planning to double commercial vehicle (CV) tyre production capacity at its Vadodara plant.
UK New Car Registrations Up 2.5% in 2007
New car registrations in the U.K. were the sixth highest on record in 2007.
Laugfs to Enter Pneumatic Tyre Market – Reports
Laugfs Gas Holdings will reportedly invest 800 million rupees (≤10.4 million) to enter the international pneumatic tyre market in 2008.
Michelin Loses Asbestos Ruling Appeal
A French appeals court has confirmed the November 2006 ruling that Michelin negligently exposed workers to hazardous levels of asbestos during the 1960s and 1970s.
Sealant, TPMS to be Marketed Together
TPMS-maker Advantage PressurePro and Inovex Industries, manufacturer of Ride-On Tire Sealant, have joined forces to co-market their products.
Continental to Relaunch ContiNetwork
When Tyres & Accessories recently attended Continental’s annual media briefing, we expected to hear details of the previous year’s market statistics and product trends.