16:30 Friday: The Most Likely Crash Time
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental Tyres issued a warning to motorists that between 16:00 and 17:00 on a Friday afternoon is the most common time for car accidents to occur, and in November – when it’s dark, cold and often wet at this time – the risk increases further.
Pneuservice Group: 70 Years and 260 Franchisees
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Founded 70 years ago, the Pneuservice Group is one of the largest tyre import/export distributors in Italy.
Kings Road Tyres to Offer Products Online
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Kings Road Tyres began wholesaling over 30 years ago and was one of the few companies that, back then, saw the need for an alternative supply chain into the market.
Mixed Response to Nokian’s Russia News
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Some analysts have responded positively to a Nokian’s announcement that it has launched the second stage of its Russian plant.
Goodyear Dunlop Aims to Close the Gap with Michelin in France
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Since Goodyear Dunlop Tire France was founded in January 2004, the group has increased its marketshare four percentage points to 23% of the 32 million-unit strong French passenger car tyre replacement market.
Natural Rubber Falls to 2005 Levels
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Natural rubber prices have fallen to levels last reached 18 months ago ($1.55/kg).
Conti Supports Trucker Buddy Program
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America has become a copper-level sponsor of Trucker Buddy International Inc.
Conti to Close Buffalo Automotive Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) The Associated Press has reported that Continental AG’s Automotive Systems Group will close its Buffalo plant and move production to Asia – likely to the Philippines.
ETRMA Seeks to Influence EU Decisions
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Earlier in the year, the European tyre and rubber industry formed the ETRMA as a successor to BLIC.
SEMA Show 2006: CTNA Shows Off New General Powerline
(Las Vegas/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America has introduced the new General Altimax series, a new flagship powerline for the General brand.