Manitoba to Create Loans For Winter Tires
Winter tires should become more affordable for drivers in Manitoba, Canada. Jennifer Howard, Manitoba finance minister, announced that Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) intends to introduce a low-cost loan program to make it easier for drivers to buy high-traction winter tires. “We know winter tires can help reduce collisions on Manitoba roads and make families safer,”
Tire Review Talks With Tim Easter
The Farmers Almanac is claiming to be 80% accurate. Yet the truth is, it’s only about half right or about the same as flipping a coin. Nevertheless, the Farmers Almanac has continued to sell over four million copies a year of its forecast. Imagine trying to sell off-the-road tires and claim they only perform to
Pirelli Works to Clear Up Position on Mercedes Test, Upgraded Tires
Pirelli SpA has rebuffed claims that its recent 1,000km test in Spain gave the Mercedes team, with whose 2013 vehicle and drivers the test was completed, any unfair sporting advantage over other teams.
RAC Sets Tire & Rubber Summit Agenda
The Rubber Association of Canada’s 2013 Tire & Rubber Summit, titled "Gaining Traction – Building Momentum," is set for June 6-7 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The event, which will take place at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls, features a full day of networking and speakers on June 6, followed by the association’s annual golf
RAC Sets Tire & Rubber Summit Agenda
The Rubber Association of Canada’s 2013 Tire & Rubber Summit, titled "Gaining Traction – Building Momentum," is set for June 6-7 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The event, which will take place at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls, features a full day of networking and speakers on June 6, followed by the association’s annual golf
Pajot Named President of Goodyear Canada
Goodyear Canada has a new president, Caroline Pajot, who took the reins on April 1 with the retirement of Doug Hamilton. Pajot was previously comptroller of the unit. With the transition, Pajot also will become Goodyear’s representative on the Rubber Association of Canada board of directors. “Doug has been a major contributor to the RAC’s
RAC Sets Annual Tire & Rubber Summit
The Rubber Association of Canada will hold the 2013 Tire & Rubber Summit on June 6-7 in Niagara Falls, Ont. The event will take place at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls, and will include the RAC’s annual meeting and a golf event. This year’s theme, said the RAC, is "Gaining Traction – Building Momentum," an in-depth look at
Tire Labeling ABCs
The new national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program for replacement tires – which includes a new tire labeling system – is looming. Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the change.
Do Canadian Drivers Underestimate Value of Winter Tires?
A recent study by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation indicates that Canadian motorists don’t seem to understand the benefits of winter tires. The report – Winter Tires: A Review of Research on Effectiveness and Use – looked at “existing Canadian and international research on the efficacy of winter tires and their potential effects.” Sponsored by
RAC: Winter Tire Research Project Almost Ready
Late last fall, the Rubber Association of Canada participated in a review of the literature on the effectiveness and use of winter tires. The Canadian tire industry will soon see the fruits of that project, according to RAC president Glenn Maidment. In a report to RAC members, Maidment said, the report should be completed in