Conti Should Remain European, Says Michelin’s Miraton
Continental AG should remain European, says Michelin.
This Artist’s Canvas is a Blank Tire
(Calgary Herald) Carving wood or stone, that’s not too unusual. But carving rubber – now that’s different.
Gaining Grip: With Added Demand, All-Season UHP Market Going Nowhere But Up
It’s no secret that sales of performance tires have been steadily increasing for the last decade, but one segment in particular – all-season UHP tires – has seen particularly rapid growth. Most likely, OE fitments and customer demands have already caused a huge majority of tire dealers to address this segment. With the ever-increasing popularity
Michelin Observing Profitable Markets, Still Interested in Conti’s Tyre Business
European Commission concerns about competition rules have blocked Michelin from acquiring Continental’s tyre business, but the French company is still showing a strong interest in securing an interest in other competitors.
Dunlop Tops Tire Rack Test
In a new evaluation of summer performance tires by Tire Rack, the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec topped the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R, Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 and Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 tires, Goodyear claimed.
Al Dobowi Group Looks to Support Full-Life Tyre Management
Formed in 1976, the Al Dobowi Group was established to serve the growing Middle East tyre management industry.
Highly Focused: Double Coin Making Progress in Goal to Reach Second Tier
Double Coin Making Progress in Goal to Reach Second Tier
China Sunsine’s Second Quarter Profits up 52%
China’s Sunsine Chemicals has reported that net profits increased 20% in the first half of 2008 to 53.5 million yuan, with a 41% increase in revenues to 402.1 million yuan.
Court Sides With GM in Tire Dispute
South Korean courts have ordered Hankook and Kumho to resume shipping tires to a GM plant in that country.
Price Hike Squabble Closes Car Plant
Efforts by both Kumho Tire Co. and Hankook Tire Co. to secure higher OE prices have forced GM South Korean unit to shut down production.