January, 2008 Archives - Page 3 of 228 - Tire Review Magazine
Toyo Awards Six Scholarships

Six southern California high school students were acknowledged as recipients of the John Wooden Scholar-Athlete Award presented by Toyo Tires.

150 Tires Stolen From Iowa Dealer

About $25,000 worth of tires was stolen over the weekend from Linder Tire Services in Iowa City, Iowa.

MRF Earnings Show Plight of Tiremakers

One of India’s top tire manufacturers, MRF Ltd., has reported a 7.4% drop in operating profit for the year that ended in September.

Dunlop India Managers Allegedly Beaten Up

The tyre trade can be a ruthless business sometimes…Two Dunlop India managers have reportedly been beaten up by members of the INTUC employee’s union at the company’s Sahagunj factory.

Michelin: November’s Market Worse Than October’s

The report published by Morgan Stanley Research Europe says it all: “If investors thought tyre data was poor in October, it just got worse…”

Nokian Employees Stage Walkout in Protest of Production Adjustments

At midday on Dec. 18, production personnel at Nokian’s heavy tyres factory in Nokia, Finland, walked out to protest against the company’s plans to adjust production capacity.

Energy Savings at Pirelli’s Carlisle Plant Following Inspection

An energy and heat loss survey carried out by Eriks UK at Pirelli’s manufacturing facility in Carlisle has led to the implementation of energy savings which, the company estimates, will amount to a total savings in excess of ≤60,000.

Former Conti Deputy Director Appointed to Autoliv Board

The Board of Directors of automotive safety systems specialist Autoliv Inc. has elected former Continental AG deputy chairman Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Ziebart to the Board, following the announcement that Board member Per Welin will retire from the board at its 2009 AGM.

$25,000 Worth of Tires Stolen in Iowa City

(Chicago Tribune) Iowa City police are investigating the theft of $25,000 worth of tires from an Iowa City business.

Andretti Joins Driver’s Edge Instructors

Marco Andretti recently joined Driver’s Edge in Las Vegas at its final 2008 event as a guest instructor.

Conti Gets OE Fitment on Traverse

Continental Tire is to supply OE tires for the all-new 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, which will be fitted with P245/70R17 108S General Grabber HTS tires.

Firestone Offers a Greener Oil Change

Boston is one of only two markets in the country where Firestone Complete Auto Care is offering motorists a new, environmentally friendly oil change service at all the company’s store locations in the Boston area.