Eastern Intrigue: ‘The Cal’ Opens in Shanghai as Pirelli Embraces China
‘The Cal’ Opens in Shanghai as Pirelli Embraces China
2008 Pirelli Calendar Launched in China
Pirelli SpA launched its 35th anniversary version of the famed Pirelli Calendar this morning in Shanghai.
Chinese Star Set for Pirelli Calendar
(Akron/Tire Review) According to Reuters, Pirelli has selected Chinese movie star Maggie Cheung as the lead model for its upcoming 2008 Pirelli Calendar, which will be shot entirely in Shanghai.
Sophia Loren in Pirelli Calendar
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Media speculation surrounding film legend Sophia Loren’s participation in the 2007 Pirelli calender continues. It seems everyone is asking: “Does she or doesn’t she pose naked in the world famous calender?”
California Tire Dealer Luncheon Set for January
West coast tire dealers and industry representatives, mark your calendars for the California Tire Dealer luncheon, flavored with remarks from leaders from TIA and the SEMA WTC.
Clearing Up Some End-of-Year Business
There are a few loose bits I wanted to chat about before the holidays take over all of our schedules…. First of all, congratulations to everyone on a great 2013! Well, great from the standpoint that there were absolutely NO announced price increases for the entire year. I’m sure there were a number of unannounced
Kanwar: ‘Joint Ventures Are Not in Our DNA’
Neeraj Kanwar, son of Apollo Tyres Chairman Onkar S. Kanwar, shed some light on the recent deal to take over U.S.-based Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
But She Was Employee of the Month in June!
A service shop owner in Limerick, Ireland, (stop laughing, it’s a real place) was ordered by authorities to take down his nudie calendars or be shut down. A letter from Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority claimed the calendars contained a “display of pornographic material at the place of work,” something that is not allowed in
Goodyear Sets Aggressive Agenda
Goodyear outlined its plans to leverage global tire demand growth while reducing its costs and investing in capacity expansion.
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.