The UAW, Marching In Reverse
(Akron/Tire Review – Washington Post, by George Will) Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end. Unions were on the march, and the marching songs were grand, especially here, home of the United Auto Workers.
Goodyear Plans to Sell Park Area
(Akron/Tire Review) The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Goodyear has put its Wingfoot Lake park near Akron up for sale.
Hyundai, Kia Models to Use EnTire Solutions TPMS
(Akron/Tire Review) EnTire Solutions has become the TPMS supplier for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Amanti and Kia Spectra.
Goodyear Tyre Improves 7.5 Tonners’ Load Characteristics
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Goodyear has launched a new steer tyre for 7.5 tonne vehicles, which is said to give significant operator benefits, thanks to its size.
Goodyear Receives Credit Thumbs Up
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Moody’s Investors Service has revised its rating for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. from negative to stable following the signing of the new three-year USW contract.
Accuride to Invest in New Equipment
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Wheel and component manufacturer Accuride Corporation has announced it is investing approximately US$25 million in its aluminium wheel business.
Michelin Shows Off eTire II
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Five years after the debut of its original eTire Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Michelin has begun to show off its eTire II second-generation sensor equipment.
ATS Euromaster Launches National Run-Flat Fitting and Repair Service
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) ATS Euromaster has is to equip each of its 507 centres across the UK with new technology to enable it to service and carry out minor repairs to the latest generation of run-flat technology tyres.
GITI To Boost Production Capacity
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Giti Tire Co Ltd., China’s largest tyremaker, has voiced its intention to raise tyre production capacity.
New B.C. Management for Old Tires Ups Fees
(Akron/Tire Review – Terrace Standard) A change in the automobile industry will see most consumers paying more money for each tire they buy.
Italy’s Homeless Have Their Own ‘Michelin Guide’
(Akron/Tire Review – Reuters) It looks like a guidebook, with its glossy pages, fold-out maps, and tips on where to eat and sleep in Rome.
NHTSA Denies China Tire Compliance Petition
(Akron/Tire Review) NHTSA ruled against Foreign Tire Sales, importer of china-made truck tires, saying mislabeling on the tires did pose a safety issue and that the mismarked tires could not be sold in the U.S.