TireLogic Goes Digital
Goodyear has taken its TireLogic truck industry customer magazine to the digital world.
Aftersoft Gets New Financing Deal
Aftersoft Group Inc., which supplies business software to the automotive aftermarket, has successfully completed a revolving credit and term loan agreement with ComVest Capital LLC, raising $6 million in funds for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
81-Year-Old Tire Dealer Still Expanding Business
(The Times of Northwest Indiana) While 81-year-old Len Hedinger regrets that his Highland Lake Tire store is closing, with five other stores and expansion plans underway it’s far from the end for his career or his business.
Indian Tyre Prices May Increase in 2008
(Hindu Business Line) The Indian tyre industry may begin the New Year with 2%-3% average price increase.
Michelin Chief Gets Board Spot
Jim Micali, chairman and president of Michelin North America, has been elected to the board of energy-based holding company SCANA Corp.
New Winter Tire Test Videos Available
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada co-created a video series to demonstrate how winter tires improve winter driving safety.
Yokohama Shods New Mitsu Evo
Yokohama A13C tires are standard equipment on the new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, introduced during the recent Greater Los Angeles Auto Show.
Welsh Scientists Produce Tyre-Derived Oil
Bangor University environmental chemist Dr. Vera Thoss, in partnership with Welsh company UTD Research Ltd., has produced tyre-derived oil.
New WRC Tyre Specifications in 2008
As Pirelli begins its role as single supplier WRC for the next three years, beginning with the 2008 season, the Italian manufacturer has announced the following rule changes the FIA has made affecting tyres.
OTR Shortage Leads to 300% Price Hike in Two Years
Those buying OTR tyres in the Middle East are likely to encounter further price hikes of 20% to 30%.
Michelin to Up Prices in Japanese Market
Michelin is set to raise prices in Japan across a range of products due to the rising cost of raw materials.
Bridgestone Climbs Nikkei Environment Rankings
Bridgestone Corp. jumped to second place in the 2007 Nikkei Environmental Management Survey in Japan on Dec. 1, 2007.