German Reifen Exhibition Expands Into China
(Staffordshire, U.K./ Tyres & Accessories) The Chinese tyre market is becoming ever more interesting, and not only for tyre manufacturers and wholesalers.
Apollo Reports Strong Q1 Financials
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On July 25, the board of directors at Apollo Tyres reported the company’s unaudited results for the first quarter of the 2007-08 financial year and also named Aug. 27 as the date in which Rs 10 equity shares will be split into 10 equity shares valued at Rs 1 each.
2007 CITExpo Bigger Than Ever
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tyre industry watchers should be well aware of the increasing importance China is taking on the world stage.
Snap-On Introduces New John Bean Alignment System
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) John Bean, a brand within Snap-On Equipment, has introduced a new wheel alignment system that offers 3D digital imaging technology, reportedly for the same price as a conventional close-coupled device (CCD) aligner.
Bridgestone to Remain Official Champ Car Tire Through 2009
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) announced that the Bridgestone brand will remain the official tire of the Champ Car World Series through at least 2009.
Poor Telephone Skills Hand e-Tailers Opportunity
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The idea of an online tyre replacement market might sound like a less-than-significant niche to you, but when you consider that the UK and Germany are not only the most “wired,” but also the two of the continent’s largest tyre markets, it is clear that this means a lot of tyres and potentially a lot of money.
Slowing Vehicle Sales, Tyre Imports Squeezing Indian Tyremakers
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The share market value of several Indian tyre manufacturers has fallen in the wake of news that domestic carmakers such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland are reducing their OE tyre orders.
Better Technology For Better Fuel Economy
Making effective tire choices for fuel efficiency, related Curtis Decker of Continental Tire North America, means fleet managers have to first consider the true environment in which their vehicles operate. “Fuel efficiency and savings equate to certain market sectors and are difficult in others,” he said. “In some cases, such as delivery and on-highway operations,
Tyre Manufacturing in SA: Will it Have a Future?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) The South African business sector is applauded the world over for its unflinching work ethic, its determination to succeed against all odds and its uncanny ability to come up with creative solutions whenever the occasion demands it.
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