Iconic Chimney Bricks to Be Sold
Blue, yellow and – in some cases – blue-and-yellow bricks once part of Goodyear’s famous landmark chimney in Wolverhampton are to be sold, with the proceeds going to charity.
Yokohama Reaches Settlement in Patent Suit
Yokohama Tire Corp. and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. have reached a final settlement agreement with Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd. pertaining to design patent infringement, with Hangzhou agreeing to destroy the manufacturing molds and remaining inventory of its Westlake H280 tires.
Yokohama, AAA, RMA Team up to Promote Safety
The Automobile Club of Southern California, Rubber Manufacturers Association, California Highway Patrol and Yokohama Tire Co. are joining forces during National Tire Safety Week to encourage drivers to check their vehicle’s tire pressure in order to save gas and increase safety.
CTNA Corporate Headquarters to Move in 2009
Continental announced they will move their corporate headquarters for Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) from Charlotte, N.C., to Lancaster County, S.C., in 2009.
New RMA Chairman Outlines Plans
(Akron/Tire Review) Jim MacMaster, executive vice president of Yokohama Tire Corporation, was recently elected to a two-year term as chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
New RMA Chairman of the Board Named
(Akron/Tire Review) The Rubber Manufacturer’s Association has elected Jim MacMaster as chairman of its board of directors.
Britain’s Oldest Tyre Salesman Dies at 86
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) BITS has expressed its sadness in announcing the death of Ron Costella, who at age 86 may have been Britain’s oldest tyre salesmen.
Court Finds For Yokohama in Infringement Suit
The U.S. District Court in Los Angeles has entered a permanent injunction in favor of Yokohama Tire and against Zisser Tire Co. in a patent and trade dress infringement suit.
Yokohama Takes the Stage at L.A. Auto Show
(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. will feature the all-electric Tesla Roadster sports car in its booth at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, which will be held Dec. 1-10.
India: New Hub of the Automotive Industry
(Akron/Tire Review) India’s car market has emerged as the fastest growing in the world.