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At Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India, Onkar S. Kanwar, chairman and managing director of Apollo Tyres, unveiled the company’s first winter tyres – Acelere Ice and Hawkz Ice – meant for passenger vehicles and 4x4s, making Apollo the first Indian tyre company to manufacture winter tires.
Glenn Dahl, senior coordinator of technical education for Bloomingdale, Ill.-based Bridgestone/Firestone Retail & Commercial Operations, has been appointed to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Board of Governors.
Del-Nat Tire Corporation announced that Denise Rawls has joined the company as marketing manager effective January 7, 2008.
Michelin has announced the 2009 theme for its global vehicle design competition, Michelin Challenge Design, asking entrants to explore the future of transportation and share their brave and bold vision for “America's Next Iconic Vehicle.”
Toyo Tire introduced two new sizes of their Proxes R888 D.O.T. approved R-compound tire specifically for fitment on both the Lotus Exige and Elise automobiles.
The ‘full house’ signs went up at Tyrexpo Africa ’08 this week as organizers of the international tyre and equipment show found room for a clutch of final exhibitors for the March 4-6 event in Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre.
Daniel M. Sandberg has resigned as Hayes Lemmerz’ vice president of global materials and logistics and as president of the automotive components group. Sandberg has accepted a position with Brembo North America, Inc., which recently completed the acquisition of the company’s automotive brakes business.
Marangoni has announced major sponsorship deals with Santa Pod Raceway at Autosport International 2008.
Pneumatics Components Ltd. has pledged support for campaign group TyreSafe as part of its drive to promote tyre safety amongst consumers.
PCL’s Indian joint venture (PCL-Sumo) has announced the appointment of Uday Bhaskar as its new Chief Executive Officer.
