2008 Aftermarket eForum Set For July 14-16
The eighth annual Aftermarket eForum will be held July 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago.
Changing Paces: With API, Kreitzman Brings the World to the North America
Kreitzman helped found the first version of China Manufacturers Alliance in 1998 as a partnership with a major Chinese tiremaker. In 2003, the company splintered, with the manufacturer-partner taking part of the business, and Kreitzman moving on to form what is now named API Inc. Since the split, API has developed joint ventures and alliances
‘Pirelli Era’ Begins Worldwide This Weekend
Taking the spotlight in North America on what will be its biggest weekend of racing in history, the Pirelli Tire era in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 will officially begin with the 46th annual Rolex 24 at Daytona, Jan. 24 – 27.
Unsafe Trucks Stream Out of L.A.’s Ports
(Los Angeles Times) Miguel had more reason than usual to be anxious as he drove his aging big rig out of the Port of Los Angeles’ bustling China Shipping Terminal.
Apollo Unveils First Winter Tyres
At Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi, India, Onkar S. Kanwar, chairman and managing director of Apollo Tyres, unveiled the company’s first winter tyres – Acelere Ice and Hawkz Ice – meant for passenger vehicles and 4x4s, making Apollo the first Indian tyre company to manufacture winter tires.
Two New Toyo Sizes for Fitment on Lotus Exige and Elise
Toyo Tire introduced two new sizes of their Proxes R888 D.O.T. approved R-compound tire specifically for fitment on both the Lotus Exige and Elise automobiles.
Kumho revamps V710, Adds LX Platinum
Kumho is making some improvements to its championship-winning Ecsta V710 and is adding eight more sizes to the tire’s lineup.
Winter Driving School Hits the Big 2-5
The Bridgestone Winter Driving School, located in Steamboat Springs, Colo., is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Brake Lathes; Lifts
Modernizing the Brake LatheToday’s brake lathes are specifically manufactured for shops that need speed, disc/drum versatility and low maintenance.Flexibility is the operative word here and you can buy it online. You can even outfit your brake lathe with a Toyota rotor back plate that fits inside the large center-hole Toyota rotor hat, like those found
Poll: Gas Prices Will Make ’08 Economy Sputter
(CreditCards.com) Americans’ longstanding addiction to gasoline will continue well into 2008, despite rising fuel costs, and may contribute to a slowdown in the overall economy, a new CreditCards.com poll reveals.