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.
Investing in the Future With Training
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The future of the U.K. tyre industry belongs to those who invest in their staff, believes David Boulton from Entyrety.
Conti Offers ‘Fantastic’ Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America has launched the Continental Tire Power of 4 Sweepstakes, tying in with the DVD release of “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
Michelin Top Online Brand
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Michelin and Bridgestone are the dominant online tyre brands, according to the latest research.