Tenneco Expands Capacity, Coverage For Quick-Strut Assembly
(Akron/Tire Review) Tenneco Inc. announced the third expansion of production capacity and an increase in application coverage for its Monroe Quick-Strut assembly, a fully assembled replacement strut for late-model passenger vehicles.
Tiremaker Stronger Than Ever, CEO Says
(Akron/Tire Review – The Tennessean) Six years ago, Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire was awash in lawsuits and allegations over the role of its tires in the now-infamous Ford Explorer rollovers.
Sibur Prepares for Russian Winter
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Sibur-Russian Tyres has added a number of new sizes to its winter tyre range, up to 16 inches in diameter.
Maxxis Takes the Stage
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) With the ongoing proliferation of foreign tyre brands into our market, one could easily be forgiven for mistaking a credible import for a dubious one.
Update: Bridgestone Considering Russia Factory
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Japan Bridgestone Corp. is considering building a new tyre factory in Russia, where car production is up almost 10% in the first half of 2006.
Sustainable Future: Groupe Michelin Dedicates Eighth Challenge Bibendum to Fallen Leader
Groupe Michelin Dedicates Eighth Challenge Bibendum to Fallen Leader
Auto Parts Makers Lose Ground
(Akron/Tire Review – Wall Street Journal/Detroit News) Despite breathless anticipation over automaker alliances, stock and bond investors still see much of the U.S. car business as a sputtering jalopy.
King Wheels Enters Its Second Year
(Queensland/Australian Tyre Dealer) After a little over 14 months, King Wheels Australia Pty. Ltd. results just get better and better.
Spotlight on the Chinese Alloy Wheel Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) To some of his competitors, Derek Zhang is known as the “godfather” of the aluminium wheel business in China.
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