Moving Marvels: Tire Innovations: A Look Back, a Step Forward
From the four full-ply poly bias tires of the early to mid-1960s to the carbon-fiber-enhanced radials complete with Kevlar belts and multiple compound tread designs of the 21st century, we’ve come a long way in a relatively short time. A glance in the rear-view mirror shows that our great industry has been foolish at times
Pensler Apparently Out of the Running on Bryan Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Sources tell Tire Review that Pensler Capital Corp. is likely out of the running to buy Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) OTR tire plant in Bryan, Ohio.
Brian Kidd Joins Farmer Autocare
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Former Budget Tyres and Exhausts managing director Brian Kidd is to take over the running of Farmer Autocare chain, founded by Sir Thomas Farmer.
Continental Shares Against the Trend
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Last week, Continental AG shares reached a new high of 86.51 euros, while the competitors Toyo (-7%), Yokohama (-6%) and Nokian (-5%) lost ground.
Documents Show OK’d Explorer Tires Did Not Solve Rollovers
(Akron/Tire Review – Bloomberg News) Ford Motor Co. approved replacement tires for its Explorer sport utility vehicle that made it just as likely to roll over as the originals that Ford blamed for more than 200 deaths.
Just a Bit Different: Vogue Sheds Past Image But Still Caters to High-End Vehicle Market
Vogue Sheds Past Image But Still Caters to High-End Vehicle Market
SURE to Get Fierce, But is Dropping Private Line
(Akron/Tire Review) SURE Tire has added Goodyear’s new Fierce brand of performance tire to its product portfolio.
The Last Building BRIC
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Much has been written about the emerging Indian, Chinese and Russian markets, but what about South America?
Our Tyres Last up to 54% Longer: Michelin
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Michelin is claiming its products last longer than tyres made by any other manufacturer.
Al-Dobowi Group at Dubai Aftermarket Show
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Al-Dobowi Group has announced plans to participate in the 11th International Automotive Aftermarket ‘AAME 2006’ scheduled to be held from Mar. 20-22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.