Conti Gets Winter OE Slots With BMW
Continental AG has secured a winter tire OE fitment with BMW.
Kramer Elevated to COO, New NAT Head Due
Goodyear has named Richard Kramer as its new COO, effective immediately.
Pot, Kettle…You Get the Picture
This is a long one, so saddle up.
Goodyear Responds to DOJ Suit
Goodyear has issued a statement outlining its position on the U.S. Justice Department’s suit against the company alleging it failed to follow job protection rules for returning military personnel.
Toyo Gets Technical Award
Japan’s Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. has received the Award for Technical Development from the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan.
Continental May Integrate With Schaeffler
(Bloomberg) Continental AG, Europe’s second-largest car parts maker, said it may merge operations with dominant investor Schaeffler Group as the manufacturers try to reduce 22 billion euros ($30 billion) in combined debt.
Michelin Settles Consumer Ad Complaint
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper yesterday announced a multi-state settlement with Michelin North America “regarding alleged misrepresentations Michelin made in its advertising of Michelin fuel efficient tires.”
Volkswagen First European OE Supplied by Hankook Hungary
Volkswagen has become the recipient of Hankook’s first-ever OE delivery to a European vehicle manufacturer from its Dunaujvaros factory.
Chinese Trade Issues Get Hotter
[Editor’s Note: China’s Peoples Daily newspaper published a story outlining the country’s diplomatic efforts around recent trade complaints filed by the United Steelworkers, a move the union claims was an attempt to circumvent U.S. trade laws. Below is the entire People’s Daily article as well as a press release issued by the USW in response.]
TBC Retail Group Talks Strategy at Conference
It was a family reunion of sorts, the first-time melding of four well-known retail tire and service store brands.