TPMS Focus of TIA ‘Tires at Two’ Seminars
(Akron/Tire Review) TIA is keeping a tight focus on the tire pressure monitoring system issue, and is using its Tires at Two seminars at the upcoming SEMA Show to help attendees better understand the technology and service of these units.
Update: Bridgestone Considering Russia Factory
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Japan Bridgestone Corp. is considering building a new tyre factory in Russia, where car production is up almost 10% in the first half of 2006.
MNA Launches Club for Super Wide Owners
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) has launched “The One Club” for owners and users of its X One super wide tire.
MNA Takes Space in SoCal
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) has leased a 260,000-square foot distribution facility at ProLogis Park Redlands near Ontario International Airport in Los Angeles.
South Korean Firm Buys Goodyear Cord Business
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is selling its global tire cord operations to South Korea’s Hyosung Corp.
TCI Expands T3 Program Network, Services
(Akron/Tire Review) This year, the independent dealer network and marketing program known as T3 has expanded into six new markets, announced Tire Centers LLC (TCI), the creator of the program.
Renault Business Finance Signs With Kwik-Fit Fleet
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Kwik-Fit Fleet has won a rolling tyre repair and replacement contract with Renault Business Finance, which operates a fleet of more than 11,000 vehicles.
Improved Natural Rubber Prices Could Ease Manufacturing
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) If the current raw material price trend continues, it could help improve margins at tyre manufacturers.
Tiremaker Shares Gain as Rubber Costs Decline
(Akron/Tire Review – Bloomberg) Rubber planters in Asia are tapping trees faster than ever, pushing down prices and helping a recovery in shares of tiremakers Bridgestone Corp., Groupe Michelin and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Great Googly Moogly: What Are the Hot Tire Search Trends? Just Google It.
Steve Rushin, a columnist for Sports Illustrated, recently explored the wonders of Google’s new Trends service. Rushin put Trends to the test with a series of sports-related terms. He found, for example, that residents of Dublin, Ireland, Google “golf tips” and “Guinness” more than folks anywhere else in the world. Ever wonder what city Googles