Pirelli Voted ‘Tyre Manufacturer of Year’ in China
One of the most influential automotive industry awards in China – the China Auto Service Golden Finger Awards – are jointly held by Auto Driving & Service Magazine (one of the authoritative auto magazine in China) and Sohu Auto Channel.
Goodyear OptiGrip Wins Innovation Award
The Goodyear OptiGrip – SmartWear Technology has been recognised for its new and original features, having received the Luxembourg Business Federation’s Innovation Award for 2008.
Bridgestone Opens SBR Plant in China
Bridgestone Corp. has opened a new synthetic rubber plant in China.
Michelin Offers Splash-Reducing XZA3
The newest Michelin XZA3 features the Michelin’s Antisplash deflectors on both sidewalls.
Advan Sport on New Nissan
Yokohama’s Advan Sport has been tapped as OE on the Nissan 370Z, also known as the Fairlady Z in the Japanese market.
General Stays ‘The Choice’ With Ads
Continental Tire North America said it will extend into 2009 its “Tire Choice Of…” ad campaign for its General brand.
CTNA Raises Prices in Mexico
Continental Tire North America said it will raise truck tire prices in Mexico at the start of the new year.
Cooper Findlay Workers OK New Contract
Workers at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s plant in Findlay, Ohio, approved a new three-year contract that includes some $30 million in wage and benefit cuts.
Details on Valve Stem Recall
More specifics have come out concerning Dill Air Control Products’ valve stem recall, announced yesterday.
MNA Plant Gets Safety Honor
Michelin North America’s Spartanburg, S.C., truck tire plant received a Michelin Global Safety Award for attaining two million safe work hours without a serious injury.
Union Official, Politicians Lash Out at Dunlop India Chief
Dunlop India chief managing director Pawan Ruia has reportedly been accused of cheating the company’s workers.
Tyrepac Unveils First Phase of Asia-Wide Online Tyre Portal
With the help of the Singapore Government’s Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board, Singapore based company Tyrepac is developing what it says is Asia’s first online tyre retailing site.