TMD Friction Develops New Hybrid Brake Pads
TMD Friction has introduced an innovative hybrid brake pad generation; the company’s engineers have succeeded in covering European, Asian and American market requirements with one material family. Production is scheduled to start in 2009.
NETSA Inducts Two in Hall of Fame
Roland Lesieur of Maynard & Lesieur Tire, Inc. and the late Robert Sullivan, founder of Sullivan Tire and Auto Service, were honored as the inaugural inductees to the New England Tire & Service Association (NETSA) Hall of Fame at this year’s NETSA Convention and Trade Show.
Traffic Slows for Auto Industry
(Orange County Register) Here’s another sign of tough economic times: Car owners cutting back on maintenance.
TyreSafe Issues Motorhome Tyre Safety Leaflet
TyreSafe has published a new leaflet providing essential information for owners of motorhomes.
SmarTire Appoints New Interim CFO
TPMS provider SmarTire Systems has named David Dodge as the company’s interim chief financial officer following the resignation of Jeff Finkelstein, who had served in the role since 2002 before leaving to “pursue a new opportunity,” to quote SmarTire.
NTSW Be Tire Smart Kit Available Online
With National Tire Safety Week coming next week, tire dealers and automotive service professionals who want to help educate motorists about proper tire care can download a free Be Tire Smart Resource Kit.
Latest Retreading Special Now Available Online
The March 2008 Retreading Special, produced by Tyres & Accessories and German sister publication Neue ReifenZeitung, is now available for free download from our Web site.
Final Approval for Goodyear Retirement Fund Not Reached
Goodyear employees, union representatives and the tyre major will have to wait longer for a final settlement to issues relating to their 2006 strike action.
MHT Forged Wheels – an Excess of Style
Amongst discerning petrol heads the MHT name is one requiring little introduction.
Compact Car Makes Comeback as Gas Prices Soar in U.S.
(Financial Post-Canada) It used to be if you drove a small car in the United States, you were either a cultural maverick living in California or a Canadian tourist. No more.