Paper Tiger: Tackling Image Problem Takes Real Teeth, Not Tax Boondoggle
All I can say is: Be careful what you wish for. We’ve all heard tales of consumers being ripped off by auto repair shops. TV news shows and other media have done their watchdog best to uncover unscrupulous shops, especially during sweeps months. Many consumers see those hyper-hyped “Eyewitless News” exposes and automatically lump all
TYM International: UK Triangle Truck Tyre Sales Up 72%
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) TYM International has continually improved its truck tyre sales in the last five years, by an average of 41%.
Update: Siemens Selling VDO Unit to Conti
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG will become the proud new owner of Siemens’ VDO automotive electronics unit after agreeing upon a deal worth 11.4 billion euros.
Goodyear Tire Auction Raises $20K
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s “Get There” charity auction, in which race-used and NASCAR driver-autographed Goodyear tires were auctioned off, raised $20,000 for The NASCAR Foundation and its driver-affiliated charities.
Conti Truck Tires Get EPA Nod
(Akron/Tire Review) Three Continental brand medium truck tires have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for meeting its SmartWay environmental specifications.
Aftermarket SmarTire TPMS to be Sold Through International Truck
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) SmarTire announced on July 10 that Dana Corp., its marketing partner for the commercial vehicle market in North America, Australia and New Zealand, will be offering the company’s SmartWave TPMS retrofit kits to International Truck and Engine Corp.
TPMS-Maker Gets Staff TIA Trained
(Akron/Tire Review) Sixteen Schrader Bridgeport International employees – from sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, training and customer service – have been trained and certified as Automotive Tire Service Instructors by TIA.
Up Close and Personal with Dunlop
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) April marked the end of an era. Industry icon Pierre Dreyer, outgoing managing director of Dunlop Tyres SA and Mike Hankinson, CEO, officially announced their joint retirement from Dunlop and the tyre industry as a whole, in a move that will see them pursuing new business ventures and personal aspirations in the months and years to come.
Sibur-Russian Tyres Looks for PCR Production Partner
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Be in no doubt Russian manufacturer Sibur-Russian Tyres has set its sights on the global market.
Maxxis’ Scores Podium Finish at Road Atlanta
(Akron/Tire Review) Maxxis International scored its very first Formula D podium finish, with Chris Forsberg taking top honors at the May 11-12 event at Road Atlanta.