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Cooper Names New HR Vice President

(Akron/Tire Review) Mark Krivoruchka was appointed senior vice president of global human resources by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Uniroyal Has Tire Hero for Hispanic Outreach Effort

(Akron/Tire Review) In an effort to reach out to the growing Hispanic tire-buying market, Michelin North America’s Uniroyal group has unveiled a cartoon superhero – Llanta Man (Tire Man) – to help educate Hispanic consumers about tire and automotive maintenance.

Analysts Expect 41% Michelin Increase

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Financial analysts have predicted that Groupe Michelin will give details of a 41% EBIT increase (to 910 million euros) when it publishes details of its first half results on July 27.

Car Dealer Publication Urges More Tire Sales

(Akron/Tire Review) Tire dealers who say they aren’t concerned about losing tire sales to car dealers better take note.

Climate Change Fears Reach Formula One Racing

(Akron/Tire Review – The Guardian (UK)) Talking about climate change at a Formula One race might at first glance seem like praising celibacy in a brothel.

European Motorists Warned to Avoid Used Tires on EBay

(Akron/Tire Review – Bright/U.K.) eBay shoppers looking for a bargain are being warned to steer clear of second-hand tyres being sold on the site, after independent testing revealed that half of the used tyres listed on eBay are too dangerous for use and if fitted to a car could put lives at risk.

Goodyear, USW Locals Still Negotiating

(Akron/Tire Review – Topeka Capital-Journal) Six months after Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the United Steelworkers reached a national labor agreement, negotiations continue on a local supplemental contract that has implications for employees’ work and vacation rules.

Hennessy Adds Onboard Training To Changers

(Akron/Tire Review) Hennessy Industries has launched the new Coats OnBoard Operator Training (COBOT), which it calls “a revolutionary new device that brings wheel service training directly to the service technician.”

Pirelli Workers At Carlisle Vote To Strike

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A report in the local paper the News and Star says that 700 workers at Pirelli’s factory in Carlisle have voted to strike on three days in August, after the company said that it was going to outsource five jobs to outside workers.

The End of Cheap Chinese Tyres?

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On July 1, the Chinese government reduced tax relief on tyre exports, causing those involved in importing or selling Chinese produced tyres in Europe and America to brace themselves price increase.