Turanza Gets OE Spot on 2007 Prius
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 tires will be OE on the 2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition.
Union, Goodyear Back to the Table, Remain Far Apart
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as both sides continue to pick over the fine points of the United Steelworkers (USW) new three-year master contract with Michelin North America, Goodyear and the Steelworkers reportedly remain far apart in their contract talks.
MNA/USW Contract Includes Reduced Pay, No Layoffs or Closings Allowed
(Akron/Tire Review – Ft. Wayne Journal/AP) A muddled future became a lot clearer for more than 1,100 workers at the Michelin North America’s plant in Woodburn late Saturday.
BFNAT Sponsors Indy 500 Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Consumers who visit one of 19 Firestone Complete Auto Care stores in the Detroit metropolitan area will have a chance to enter the “WCSX Classic Rock Cruiser” sweepstakes and win a trip to see the Indianapolis 500.
MBE Winner Praises Fundraising Efforts of First Stop Dealers
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The founder of a charity improving life for handicapped and impoverished African youngsters has praised the efforts of six First Stop tyre dealerships for helping her receive an MBE.
TIA Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the members of the 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame.
BFNAT to Help Search for Detroit’s Cruisin’ Idol
(Akron/Tire Review) In partnership with ABC affiliate WXYZ-TV Channel 7, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) is hosting the second annual Cruisin’ Idol contest in Detroit.
Button Wins First Grand Prix
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Jenson Button scored his first Formula One victory last weekend in what Michelin called a “topsy-turvy Hungarian Grand Prix.”
Impressive Show Amidst Challenges
(India/Rubber Asia) For China, 2006 is the first year of the country’s 11th Five-Year Plan.
The Dragon Lures Tyre Giants
(India/Rubber Asia) Yes, it is bloom time for the China rubber industry, thanks to the unabated influx of many an international tyre major into the country, which is witnessing an unprecedented boom in automobiles and radial tyre production.