R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Talks to Female Executives
(Akron/Tire Review – AMN) During the annual winter meeting of the Car Care Council Women’s Board held last week in Savannah, Ga., Van Kirk, of Kirk’s Auto Repair, told the board that today approximately 72% of his customers are female.
Cooper to Create Technical Center at U.K. Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Cooper Tire’s European division will soon launch a European Technical Centre (ETC) at the company’s U.K. tire plant in Melksham, Wiltshire.
Brembo Earns Recognition in German Magazines
(Akron/Tire Review) Surveys conducted by German magazines have pinpointed Brembo as a “brand of choice” among German motorists.
NADA Economist Sees Steady Pace For New Vehicle Sales in 2007
(Akron/Tire Review) Sales of new cars and light trucks in 2007 will roughly equal the 2006 sales mark of 16.5 million, according to an economic forecast by Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
Goodyear Creates New Internal Organization
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s North American Tire division has created a new internal team called the Customer Development Organization.
New Goodyear CEO Upbeat Despite Fire
(Akron/Tire Review – Jamaica Gleaner) Notwithstanding the competitive market and high price elasticity, newly appointed managing director of Goodyear Jamaica, Steven Miller, says that the tyre company plans to strengthen the brand in Jamaica and recapture lost market share.
Goodyear and Bridgestone: Western Manufacturers in India
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Although the Indian tyre market is mainly characterised by its strong growth, it still is a market that is relatively self-sufficient.
Lights…Camera…Tyres
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli has made a second foray into the world of filmmaking with its new short film ‘Mission Zero.’
Truck Tire Repair Saves Green
Tires are one of the largest equipment expenses facing fleet managers, so it’s important to get the longest life possible out them. Retreading is one way that many fleets prolong the life of their tires. But many times a tire will encounter road debris that damages the tread section before the tire is ready to
Apollo Tyres Deemed ‘Good Investment’
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Research analysts in India have given Apollo Tyres their stamp of approval as a good investment due to the tyremaker’s focus on product development, expansion plans and increasing international presence.