Yokohama Takes Rubber to Dealers in Training Program
Yokohama Tire Corp. is continuing its 10-city tour to give local tire dealers real-world experience driving on its performance and passenger tires. Next on deck for the dealer training program are stops in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 13-14 and in San Diego Sept. 21-22. According to Shawn Denlein, Yokohama director of consumer tire sales, “the training
Reifen China Ready for a Big Opening
When this year’s Reifen China kicks off on Nov. 22-24 alongside the RubberTech China event, the show’s organizers are expecting record attendance.After strong growth last year, this year’s event could see as many as 10,000 visitors pass through the doors of the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) during the course of the exhibition, meaning
Toyo Launches Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes
The company’s largest-ever promotion will award one set of Toyo tires each week, in addition to a custom 2011 Dodge Durango for one grand prize winner.
Atlantic Tire Holding Free Teen Car Care Clinic
On Sept. 22, Cary, N.C.-based Atlantic Tire & Service will be holding its second in a series of car care clinics for young drivers. The clinic teaches teens and young drivers how to maintain their vehicle on a day-to-day basis and what to do in an emergency situation. Topics covered during the clinic include: how
Michelin Advantage Program Enrollment up 60%
Michelin said its Michelin Advantage Program is growing steadily as more small fleets and owner-operators join. Memberships were up nearly 60% for the first half of 2011 when compared to the same period in 2010, due in large part to opening the program to owner-operators in March 2011. The tiremaker is hosting a free sign-up
Bridgestone Rolls Out Three New Commercial Tires
At this week’s Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas, Bridgestone introduced three new tires for different fleet applications: the Greatec R125A wide base trailer radial, Bridgestone M799 mixed service radial and the Bridgestone M770 open-shoulder drive axle radial. According to the tiremaker, the Greatec R125A offers more payload, longer tire wear and a reduced
Automechanika Shanghai Set for This December
Automechanika Shanghai 2011 will be held Dec. 7-10 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.As Asia’s largest trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, the show is expected to house a record-breaking 3,600 exhibitors under one roof, compared to over 3,100 exhibitors in 2010, organizers said. The fair is organized by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai)
RTA Chief to Speak at India Conference
Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Retread Tire Association, will be a featured speaker at the Asian Tyre & Rubber Conference. The conference will be held in Chennai, India, on Dec. 2-3. Brodsky’s presentation will be retread quality and its importance to India. “I am honored to have been invited to this prestigious conference and
Alliance Shows New Drive, Steer Tires
Alliance Tire Americas is showcasing two new Aeolus brand medium truck tires at the Great American Trucking Show, held Aug. 25-27 in Dallas, Texas. At its booth, Alliance – which is the U.S. distributor of Aeolus truck tires – is displaying the HN277 Ultra premium steer tier and the HN377 Ultra premium closed-shoulder drive tire.
U.S. Officials to Speak at CITExpo Seminar
Visitors to next month’s CITExpo in China will be given the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest regulations in North America. Show organizer Reliable International Exhibition Services reports that officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Chinese Tire Standardization and Technology Committee and the Chinese National Product