End Users Voice Servicing Concerns
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) What do our customers think of us? More importantly, how do they rate our service levels?
One-On-One With Claudio Boezio of Continental
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) When we first met Claudio Boezio in early 2005, he had just assumed responsibility for Continental Tyre SA in his role as MD.
Axa Cuts its Conti Stake to Under 10%
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) French insurance giant Axa has cut its voting stake in Continental AG, the German maker of tyres and auto parts, to less than 10%, according to the automotive company.
Continental Transfers Additional 330 million Euros to Pension Fund
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At the end of 2006, Continental AG added 330 million euros to the trust fund it set up in the middle of last year to partially finance its pension obligations to current and retired employees in Germany.
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.
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.
TIC Becomes TyreSafe
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) From January 2007, the Tyre Industry Council (TIC) will be known as TyreSafe.
Regulating Winter Safety
(Longueuil, Quebec/Tyre News) Road salt works by lowering the freezing point of water.
Adrenaline Push: Racing Academy Offers Extreme Thrills While Driving Bridgestone Brand
Racing Academy Offers Extreme Thrills While Driving Bridgestone Brand
The Secret Auto-Safety Files
(Akron/Tire Review – Bloomberg News) For almost three years, the major automakers have shipped voluminous data to U.S. traffic-safety regulators: Eight million consumer complaints, 138 million warranty claims and 5 million field reports on product malfunctions.