Tyre Technology What’s Next?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) People often ask me what drew me to the tyre business. Why, the dynamism, creativity and sophistication of the industry I promptly reply.
RHD Tire Opens Car Dealer-Focused Facility
(Akron/Tire Review) Grand Rapids, Mich.-based RHD Tire has opened a new distribution center in Royal Oak, Mich.
BFGoodrich Proves its Rallying Mettle in 2007
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) US tyremaker BFGoodrich claims a long motorsport heritage, entering the motor racing history books in 1915 when it became the first tyre manufacturer to enjoy victory two years in a row at the ‘Brickyard’, home of the Indy 500 race.
Conti’s Third Quarter Growth Below Predictions
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG has announced a third quarter profit increase of 7%, largely attained through the strong performance of the company’s tyre division.
ACCC Names Lewin to Marketing Post
(Akron/Tire Review) Just days after announcing the imminent departure of long-time marketing director Dave Crawford, American Car Care Centers named Jeremy Lewin as its new director of marketing.
Conti Breaks Ground on New Central America Components Plant
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) As of late 2008, Continental AG will begin sourcing engine and transmission control units for customers in the NAFTA region from a new facility in Costa Rica.
ContiBusiness Council Meets
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America says it established its ContiBusinessCouncil in 2004 as a liaison between the tiremaker and its dealers.
Conti to Close Credit Facility for Siemens VDO Purchase
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG is closing the syndication of a €13.5 billion loan package, supported by a consortium of international banks.
Tyre Service Professionals Launch Pan-European Network
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A number of leading independent tyre dealers throughout Europe have joined together to launch a new pan-European network of tyre service professionals.
European Commission Sets VDO Buy Deadline
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The European Commission has announced that its inquiry deadline for Continental AG’s proposed 11.4 billion euro acquisition of the VDO Automotive Division from Siemens has been set for Nov. 15.