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Michelin Could Return to F1 Next Year

Michelin is reportedly close to returning to Formula One, albeit not as a standard tire supplier. Although the news remains unconfirmed, Autosport reported that the French tire manufacturer is in “advanced negotiations with FIA about the terms of a return for the first time since it quit at the end of 2006.” A formal announcement

Shandong Linglong Wants to Build China Proving Ground

br />Company president Wang Feng told Tyres & Accessories the investment will be spread over four years and will take the form of a three phase plan, beginning with passenger car tire testing facilities when the proposed proving ground opens in 2012, and expanding to include truck and OTR testing facilities by the time it

F1 Pressing Hard to Keep Bridgestone

FIA and its Formula 1 racing are reportedly putting the full-court press on to convince Bridgestone Corp. to remain as the series’ race tire supplier. Since Bridgestone announced last year that the 2010 F1 season would be its last as the tire supplier, the series has struggled to find a replacement. Rumors had wither Kumho

Rolling Forward: Tiremakers Improve Fleets’ Fuel Efficiency Through Technology

Modern trucking fleets face difficult challenges on a day-to-day basis. Fuel efficiency is one of the most important concerns to the contemporary fleet owner. Volatile oil prices dramatically affect the cost of fleet operations and maintenance. Growing environmental concerns push the development of green technologies and shape consumer perceptions of businesses. New government regulations to

Monro Opens Mr. Tire in Chambersburg

Monro Muffler/Brake-owned Mr. Tire Auto Service Center has opened its latest location in Chambersburg, Pa. The opening gives Monro Muffler/Brake 783 stores across the country. “We are very pleased to now have 16 Mr. Tire locations in Pennsylvania as an added convenience to our customers,” said Joseph Tomarchio Jr., tire group president for Mr. Tire.  Mr.

South Korean Tiremaker May Get F1: German Mag

Rumors are flying now that one of South Korea’s tiremakers may soon step up as the next provider of race tires to the Formula One series. Without specifying which brand, Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport F1 said one of the three South Korean companies – Hankook, Kumho and Nexen – would become the lone supplier

Let’s Grade the Options

Bridgestone has said that 2010 will be its last season of F1 racing. No more tires, no more dollars. And while most of the motorsport world’s F1 attention has been focused on whether Renault will remain in (yes it will) and if Michael Schumacher will suit up again (apparently he will), no one is addressing

Taking Stock: Be Ready with Performance Upgrade Options for 2010

Many times over the years, the automotive aftermarket has been given a platform that has largely contributed to a $35+ billion industry. This year, that car was the 2010 Camaro. Baer Brakes has introduced their Baer Claw Extreme (one piece rotors) and Extreme-Plus (two piece rotors) brake systems in the 14-inch 6S and massive 15-inch

Analysts Bullish on Tire Market Recovery in 2010

Financial analysts expect European tiremakers to increase prices between 5% and 8% in January 2010, in part due to increased demand and supply shortages in some markets. The Morgan Stanley analysts once again singled out Hankook for particular praise and a “Buy” rating, saying: “After raising tire prices by an average 7% in the U.S.

Still More Tire Price Increases

Another pair of tiremakers announced impending prices increases. Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 5% on its full line of passenger, light truck/SUV and medium truck tires, as of Jan. 1, 2010. Also effective Jan. 1, Toyo Tire USA Corp. will increase prices on all of its consumer and commercial tires