Conti Launches Conti Curves Ad Push
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America has launched a new consumer advertising campaign to support its Continental brand.
General Launches Consumer Sweepstakes and Concert Tour
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America has big plans for its General tire brand. First to created the General Altimax powerline, then redesigned and strengthened the General logo.
Analysts: Goodyear Close on Unit Sale
(Akron/Tire Review) Tire and rubber industry analysts expect Goodyear to sell off its engineered products unit within the next few weeks, according to media reports.
Conti Misses Mark in China Sales
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG fell short of its stated 2006 sales goal in China, posting 230 million euro in sales, according to China Business News.
All New Look for General Brand
(Akron/Tire Review) The General tire brand is alive and well, and even has an all-new look. Continental Tire North America unveiled a new logo and logomark for the General brand, its first such revision in the nearly 20 years that Continental has owned the brand.
Conti Gets Spot on New CRV
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental’s Conti 4×4 Contact has been tapped as the OE tire for the redesigned 2007 Honda CR-V Crossover SUV.
Siemens Sticks to Plan for VDO Automotive Unit IPO
(Akron/Tire Review) Siemens said it is sticking to its plan for an initial public offering of up to half of its automotive engineering unit VDO despite interest from potential buyers.
Conti Conducts Study into Hybrid Vehicle Acceptance
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A European study conducted by Continental’s Automotive Systems division reveals that a quarter of all motorists in Germany are considering purchasing a hybrid vehicle.
NLRB Clears CTNA in Charlotte Complaint
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America said that the regional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dismissed unfair labor practice claims filed by the United Steelworkers (USW) regarding labor negotiations between CTNA and the union in 2006.
Sweating It Out: Continuing Tire Shortage Opens Supplier Doors, Puts Strain on Servicing Dealers
It’s been the best of times and the worst of times for OTR tire dealers. Over the past three years, mining, quarry and construction customers have been crying out for new tires. But all the orders in the world mean nothing without tires. As dealers know all too well, the real result of all that