Goodyear, State Agree on Aid
(Topeka Capital-Journal) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. agreed Friday to guarantee retention of 1,400 Topeka jobs for a decade in exchange for $14.2 million in state financing to support retooling an antiquated production line.
New UHP From Bridgestone
Bridgestone Americas has introduced the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, a V- and W-rated UHP line.
Surviving Audits
So you did everything you couldto avoid the IRS red flags, and you still somehow managed to get audited? Don’tfret – you can learn survival skills. First of all, most auditssimply require that you provide additional information to the IRS. And auditsare usually done on tax returns that are a few years old. If the
Self-Inflation Device Scoops 2009 Technology Awards
The Self Inflating Tire (SIT), developed by Coda Development, has walked away with the Tire Technology of the Year award at the Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2009, presented at Tire Technology Expo in Hamburg, Germany on Feb. 18.
ASA Offers Management Seminars at Convention
The Automotive Service Association has three Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars slated for its 2009 annual convention.
Bridgestone Ecopia Debuts at Chicago Auto Show
Bridgestone used the Chicago Auto Show to officially launch its new environmentally friendly tire, the Ecopia EP100, designed to provide drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance, the company said.
Schaeffler Needs Aid to Resolve Crisis, Workers Say
(Bloomberg) Schaeffler Group, the car-parts maker strapped with 11 billion euros ($14 billion) in debt from buying Continental AG, won’t resolve its financial crisis without aid from the German government, labor representatives said.
New Winter Driving Techniques DVD Released
The Center for Driving Sciences has released Modern Winter Driving Techniques, a 24-minute instructional DVD teaching the skills and techniques necessary to become a better winter driver.
CCC Says 80% of Cars Need Service
Eighty percent of vehicles on the road today need service or parts, according to a new report by the Car Care Council.
Schaeffler Seeks to End Row With Continental
(The Guardian) Ball bearings maker Schaeffler denied a newspaper report it is seeking complete control over automotive supplier Continental AG and said it wants to end a boardroom row over management amicably.