The (Land’s) End is Near for RunOnFlat Rally
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After 1,674 miles and 10 days, and a detour to the Blue Peter studios, extreme charity fundraiser Lloyd Scott is set to become the first person to drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End in a car running on flat tyres.
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Form New Association
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers have held the first meeting of the newly formed European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association or ETRMA.
Dunlop Looks to Podcasting to Reach Enthusiasts
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s Dunlop brand group is looking to leverage podcasting to enhance brand image, awareness and, hopefully, sales.
Dunlop Seeks Entrants for Drivers Cup
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s Dunlop unit is looking for 12 amateur entrants to represent the U.S. in its 2006 Dunlop Drivers Cup program.
European Manufacturer Association Changes Its Name
(Akron/Tire Review) The former BLIC (Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caoutchouc) has changed its name to European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA).
John O’Groats to Land’s End on Flat Tyres
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Goodyear has set eccentric British challenger Lloyd Scott, a new challenge – drive the length of the nation on flat tyres.
Blimp Naming Finalists Announced
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced the 10 finalists for its Name the Blimp Contest, launched last month.
Impending Master Contract Talks to Focus on Cost Cuts
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers (USW) stated goal of protecting job security will certainly be challenged as formal negotiations begin next month for new master contracts between the Steelworkers and Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Michelin.
Will Continental Retreat from the North American Market?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG CFO Alan Hippe has admitted that retreating from the North American tyre business is an option for the German tyremaker.
HP Sales Support U.K. Market Development
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) While many in the tyre business would like to tell you that the U.K. market is simply mature (in other words stable or stagnant), the truth reveals some surprising movements.