Crumb Rubber Retreads Compare Well With Standard
A WRAP-funded project has published research which claims to demonstrate that crumb rubber from waste tyres can be added to truck and OTR tyres in much higher rates than was previously thought.
BFGoodrich Bows Out of WRC with a Splash of Colour
As the curtains are drawn on a multi-tyre WRC series, BFGoodrich has thanked teams loyal to the brand with a unique gift not available in the shops – specially made coloured tyres.
Infrared Sensors Measure Tyre Temperature in Realtime
A team of researchers at the School of Science and Engineering at University Campus Hamilton (formerly Bell College Glasgow) is using infrared sensors to monitor the temperature of tyres on racing cars in real time around the racing track, enabling set up changes to be made on the car that lead to improved performance on the track.
New Pirelli Deal to Benefit Romanian UHP Tyre Plant Town
It has been nine months since Pirelli opened its UHP tyre manufacturing facility in the Romanian town of Slatina, and the Italian company’s commitment to the community has been reflected in a program of social initiatives.
Quarter Figures Reveal Mixed Results for Indian Manufacturers
Recently released annual results for India’s Ceat Ltd. show robust growth in the quarter to Sept. 30.
Toyo Sponsors Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards
Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. is now the new presenting sponsor of the Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards, which will provide scholarships recognizing athletes competing in 22 Pac-10 sports.
Conti: Planned EU Requirements Would Harm Traffic Safety
The European Union plans to reduce both CO2 emissions and noise pollution from road traffic with a range of planned regulations.
Fuel Efficiency Grows as Driver Concern
Sixty-two percent of consumers said fuel efficiency is an important factor today, up from 42% just five years ago, according to new research by Opinion Research Corporation for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
House Introduces Tougher Anti-Counterfeiting Legislation
(Aftermarketnews.com) House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI); ranking member Lamar Smith, (R-TX); and Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property Chairman Howard Berman, (D-CA), have introduced anti-counterfeiting legislation (HR 4279) that has won immediate praise from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Nexen Sets Price Increase
Due to increases in raw materials and freight cost, Nexen Tire America said it will increase its prices as of Jan. 1, 2008.
Kumho Re-Ups With Mazda SCCA Series
Kumho Tire USA Inc. will continue as the official tire of the SCCA’s Mazda MX-5 Cup series for 2008.