Aftermarket Drives its Point Home in Washington
(Akron/Tire Review) On any given day, you can hear at least one person complaining about a government issue, whether it’s the war, prescription drugs or taxes.
Conti’s Testing Facility Turns 40
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG has marked the 40th anniversary of the opening of its main test track in northern Germany.
Tyre Smart in Norfolk
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Motorists in the coastal town of Great Yarmouth are being offered hands-on advice to make them more safety conscious and, in particular, tyre aware.
The Final Word: NHTSA Clears the Air on TPMS Regs and Plus-Sizing Conundrum
Knowledge and information. Both are more critical in today’s automotive industry than at any other time in history. Unfortunately, most of us lack the time to read every detail regarding the very products that give us our livelihood. It doesn’t help when government agencies, trade groups – even word-of-mouth – confuse and confound what should
Avon OE on Car that Recreates Racing’s Golden Age
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Avon tyres has secured its third OE contract with a British sportscar manufacturer within the space of six months.
Kwik-Fit Uses Mobile Phone Technology
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Kwik-Fit has begun using digital pens and mobile phone technology to provide an improved fleet service.
Getting Every Last Drop: Vendors Offer More Than Just Product – But You Have to Take the Time to Benefit
You have five “urgent” phone calls that “must be returned immediately,” an HR crisis that can’t wait, and a customer who demands “you” take care of them. Your insurance carrier thinks you should update your coverage and the bank just called because there is a “problem” with your account. Let’s not forget the fire inspector
EU Tyre Recycling Tests Outline ‘Best Available Technology’
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Estimates put forward during the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) Conference 2007 in Brussels suggest that at least 300 million tyres reach their end-of-life each year throughout the EU’s 27 member states, with similar amounts found in North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.
Letter to the Editor: CIMS Concerned About Registration Situation
Dear Editor: After reading the article “RMA Sides With E-Registration,” which appeared in the April 2007 edition of Tire Review, we strongly take exception to erroneous content contained in the article.
Head Scratchin’ Time: With Winter Behind Us, Here’s a Few Items to Start Your Spring
Last year, I threw you a curve with the odd tale of the shape-shifting tire. There were certainly enough clues that it was a Sid Finch job, but to clarify once and for all: It was a fake! April Fools! It’s April again. Time for a foot of spring snow, a holiday break and some