Back On Track: Cooper Says New CS4 Touring Tire a Step in the Right Direction
Cooper Says New CS4 Touring Tire a Step in the Right Direction
Cooper Launches New CS4 Touring Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Today, in Pearsall, Texas, just outside San Antonio, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. launched its new all-season premium Cooper CS4 touring tire.
Tire Shipments to Increase ‘Slightly’ in 2007: RMA
(Akron/Tire Review) The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) expects tire shipments this year to “increase slightly” compared to 2006.
Conti Gets Spot on New CRV
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental’s Conti 4×4 Contact has been tapped as the OE tire for the redesigned 2007 Honda CR-V Crossover SUV.
NADA Economist Sees Steady Pace For New Vehicle Sales in 2007
(Akron/Tire Review) Sales of new cars and light trucks in 2007 will roughly equal the 2006 sales mark of 16.5 million, according to an economic forecast by Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
Goodyear Launches New Tires at Dealer Meeting
(Akron/Tire Review) At the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. dealer meeting today in Orlando, Fla., Goodyear introduced the new ultra-high performance Eagle F1 all-season tire, an “expanded” Wrangler SR-A tire as well as the new Ultra Grip Performance and Ultra Grip SUV winter tires.
2006 to be Down 4.5%: RMA
(Akron/Tire Review) No one doubts that 2006 has been a very tough year for tire dealers and manufacturers alike.
Successful in the Speciality Niche: Carlisle Tire & Wheel
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) If the share price of its parent company is anything to go by, speciality tyre specialist, Carlisle Tire & Wheel, is having a successful time in the growing niche segment.
Ford Buys Rover Name for ≤6 Million
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Ford has bought the Rover brand name from BMW for ≤6 million, raising hopes that the marque could yet rise from the ashes.
Tire Shipments to Decrease This Year: RMA
(Akron/Tire Review) Tire shipments this year are expected to decrease by 2.8% compared to 2005, reflecting an overall slowdown in the U.S. economy, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).