5 Questions With – Marc Bujold
During Nokian Tyres’ recent introduction of the Hakkapeliitta 7, Tire Review sat down with Marc Bujold, business development manager for the tiremaker’s North American operations. How do you plan to market the Nokian brand to North American consumers? We already have a devout fan base that we need to start tapping into more. While we
Vianor to Use CIMS’ POS Tire Registration
CIMS Tire Registration recently signed a Point-of-Sale electronic tire registration agreement with Vianor, Inc. Vianor joins a growing list of CIMS clients who comply with the NHTSA Tire Registration Regulation (49 CFR Part 574) by registering every tire they sell electronically. “Tire registration is an extremely important safety issue for the tire purchaser as well
Prototype ‘Tire of the Future’ Shows Positive Rolling Resistance Qualities
A prototype summer tire developed by Nokian Tyres is said to have demonstrated 64% superior rolling resistance against a premium ‘eco’ tire in testing conducted by the Finnish tiremaker. In a test held on Mar. 9, a Toyota Prius was fitted with the prototype tires and also with Michelin Energy Saver tires (both the same
Dealers Get Early Look at New Hakka 7
Last week, North American tire dealers got the opportunity to preview Nokian Tyres’ new winter tire, the Hakkapeliitta 7. Touted as the most technologically advanced Hakka yet, the tire is currently available in Europe, but won’t be widely available in North America until 2011, in time for the 2011-12 winter season. Nokian invited select U.S.
SUV Version of Hakka 7 Now Available
Nokian Tyres reports that the market launch of its new Hakkapeliitta 7 SUV studded tire has provided 4×4 drivers a “superior alternative” in terms of grip and driving stability. This new tire, the Finnish manufacturer states, combines high grip with durability and driving comfort. Designed for heavy use, this latest addition to the Hakkapeliitta winter
Hankook Fifth in Europe? Maybe!
European marketshare data released by Hankook shows that Michelin remains the undisputed leader in both the car and truck tire segments – but the previously exclusive stable of top five tire manufacturers gained a new member in 2009. Hankook’s decision to publish its projections of how the land lies, following one of the most tumultuous
Jim’s Blog: Misc. Musings from the Aisles (or What Happens in Vegas…)
• Full plane from Cleveland mid-day on Sunday. Browns game update from the pilot met with boos. Most of the passengers, turns out, are headed to the show and weren’t about to let that bum them out. • If you’ve never been to McCarren Airport in Vegas, let me describe for you. One part shopping
Credit Crunch Takes a Bite Out of the Russian Bear
Pierre Cohade, president of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Asia-Pacific business, recently asked if we should move away from talking about BRIC countries (the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China) and instead focus on BIIC, reported Tyres & Accessories. Posting this poser on the popular Twitter social network from his base in Shanghai,
2009 Top Shop Finalist: Jack Williams Tire & Auto Center
Jack Williams Tire Co. is no stranger to disaster. Founded just before the stock market crashed in 1929 and ravaged by a hurricane in the early 1970s, Jack Williams not only survived, it built a successful tire and service business that is integral to eastern Pennsylvania. And that perseverance, coupled with exemplary customer service, innovative
Michelin Sweeps Consumer Reports A/S, Winter Tests
Michelin swept the top spots in all four categories of Consumer Reports’ annual test of all-season and winter tires. Presented in CR’s November 2009 issue, the independent testing considers a range of performance characteristics, including dry braking, wet braking, handling, hydroplaning resistance, snow traction, ice braking, ride comfort, road noise, rolling resistance and tread life.