Purolator Launches New Web Site
Purolator Filters has launched a new Web site designed to provide nearly every kind of filter information to do-it-yourself customers as well as automotive professionals, according to the company.
Automechanika Shanghai a Success
Automechanika Shanghai, which took place Dec. 10 – 12 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, saw a record number of visitors and exhibitors, making it the world’s second largest Automechanika show.
Yokohama Makes Org Changes
Takao Oishi, Yokohama Tire Corp.’s president and CEO, announced several organizational changes, including Jim MacMaster being named to COO.
Revised Bridgestone 2008 Financial Projections
Bridgestone Corp. reports that the financial crisis and resultant global economic slowdown have created a necessity for it to revise the consolidated financial projections for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2008, that were originally announced on Aug. 8.
Bridgestone Helps Charity Deliver West African Aid
Mercy Ships is an international charity that delivers “hope and healing” to the world’s forgotten poor.
Continental Opens Service Centre in Jordan
On Dec. 18, Continental Group opened its first Continental tyre shop in Amman, Jordan, in partnership with Nasco Automotive, the exclusive importer of Continental products in that country since 2007.
Marangoni Launches New “e-logic” Tyre Range
Marangoni has announced the launch of its new range of premium summer-weather tyres, the e-logic.
Schaeffler’s Takeover of Continental Gets EU Approval
The EU Commission has granted approval of the takeover of Continental AG by the Schaeffler Group.
Michelin’s Fuel Efficiency Claims Challenged
After receiving a complaint filed by Bridgestone Americas Holdings challenging some of the advertising claims Michelin is making regarding their tires and fuel efficiency, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Michelin North America modify certain advertising claims.
Ceat Cuts Truck Tire Prices
Indian tiremaker Ceat has cut the prices of its truck tyres by an additional 3% to 4%, news which came just days after the company announced an initial cut of 3.6%.
Firestone’s Poland Plant Receives TS Certification
Firestone Industrial Products Co.’s air spring plant in Poland has earned TS Certification, ISO/TS 16949:2002.
Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology Gets Nod
Goodyear’s self-sealing commercial tire technology, designed to help truck fleets save on their operating costs, has earned a “Nifty Fifty Award” for best new products in 2008.