Register Now for 2012 TDAC Convention
Registration continues for the upcoming Tire Dealers Association of Canada’s quadrennial national convention and trade show. The national event combines the efforts of Canada’s four regional dealer groups. Slated for Feb. 8-10 in historic Quebec City, Que., the event also will be held over the city’s popular Winter Carnival. The host hotel and convention location
Book It – Madonna Set for Super Bowl Halftime
As was reported here a few weeks ago, Madonna will perform during the Bridgestone Americas-sponsored 2012 Super Bowl halftime show. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will be joined by Cirque de Soleil and Jamie King for the show, which will be presented during the Super Bowl, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on
Toyo Official Tire of Auto Sport Association Through 2015
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. will continue as the official tire of the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) through 2015. Toyo’s Proxes RA1 first became the spec tire for select racing classes in 2002. In addition, Toyo Tires returns as the title sponsor of the NASA Championships at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. The tiremaker also
Vredestein Teaming Up with HRE Wheels
Apollo Vredestein and HRE Wheels have teamed up as part of the Vredestein Premium Styling label. This new partnership targeting the high-end automotive market will be formally unveiled during the upcoming Essen Motor Show. HRE has been designing, engineering and manufacturing wheels for more than 30 years and is a supplier for LeMans Series, SCCA,
Latin American Tire Event Set for July
The 2012 Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo will be held July 25-28, 2012 in Panama. Grupo Sailun, the Latin American and Caribbean distributor if China’s Sailun brand tires, is a sponsor of the event, and said the "vision of the expo is to bring global manufacturers and suppliers directly to the Latin markets and
TRIB MD at Tirecon Asia 2011
Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau managing director David Stevens will be a featured speaker at Tirecon Asia 2011, taking place in Shanghai Dec. 14-15. Stevens will deliver "An Overview of the U.S. Retread Market and the Use of Advanced Technology to Improve Retread Quality" to attendees. Tirecon Asia also will focus on policies and regulation,
Bartec Continues TPMS Training Slate
TPMS tool maker Bartec plans to continue its customer training schedule through the rest of 2011. Bartec said it will conduct 16 online training and product events in the remaining six weeks of the year, including its TPMS Tuesday clinics and TPMS Workshops that cover advancements in tool software, new products and basic tool fundamentals.
CTA Sponsors Pair of College Hoops Tournaments
Continental Tire the Americas’ Continental brand is now the title sponsor for two college basketball tournaments: the Las Vegas Invitational and the Las Vegas Classic. Both holiday tournaments will be held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The 11th annual Las Vegas Invitational will be held Nov. 25-26 and will feature top-ranked North Carolina,
New Products the Focus of Maxxis SEMA/GTE Effort
Maxxis International USA said its recent SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo experience was "a hit." "Maxxis was there in force, with cutting edge new products and race-winning vehicles on display," the company reported. On display were the brand new Maxxis HT-770, Maxxis Escapade CUV and Maxxis RC-1 tire lines: • Maxxis’ first road racing entry, the
Miss Alexandria Kicks Off Curry’s Support of GMU
Delesia Watson, the reigning Miss Alexandria visited Curry’s Auto Service in Fairfax, Va., in recognition its sponsorship of the George Mason University School of Management.