Pirelli-Sponsored Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Sets London Speed Record
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A British supercar set an astonishing speed record in the heart of London by storming down an airport runway at 175.7 mph on July 22.
What Kind of Boss Are You?
Take an honest, good look at yourself, and answer this question: “What kind of boss am I?” Also, ask yourself: “How can I be a better boss?” Your success will depend certainly on whether or not you are tough or kind, managing or responsive, and all the other things that go into being a good
Fleets Don’t Manage Occupational Road Risk Well
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Fleet decision-makers are failing to grasp the importance of managing occupational road safety with glaring holes in policies and procedures uncovered in a survey by Kwik-Fit Fleet.
Leading the Way: Commercial Tire Market Keeps Step with Fleet Demands
“Today, more than ever, fleets are evaluating new technology with an eye to cost/benefit ratios.” That quote from Clif Armstrong, director of OE and marketing for Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) commercial tire group, referred to truck fleet use of RFID technology, but he could have been talking about any other aspect of modern truck
Seat Belts Top Motoring Safety Poll
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The seat belt has been named the most important innovation in car safety of the past 50 years in a new poll from Avon Tyres.
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.
Kumho Enters Second Year of ALMS Sponsorship
(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire Co. is again sponsoring the American Le Mans Series for the 2006-2007 season.
Kwik-Fit Fleet Survey Shows Neglect
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A survey of fleet decision makers and company car drivers, carried out by Kwik-Fit Fleet, has revealed a lack of basic maintenance among car drivers.
Customers Discover OTR Tyre Retreading
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Not everything that’s bad for the OTR end consumer is automatically bad for the retreaders of these tyres, too.
Car Care Council ‘How to’ DVD on Vehicle Check-Up Events
(Akron/Tire Review) In anticipation of National Car Care Month in April, the Car Care Council has introduced a new DVD with step-by-step instructions on planning and executing consumer vehicle check-up events.