Initial Thoughts on Apollo’s Cooper Buy and its Significance
Yesterday’s news that Apollo Tyre Ltd. was buying Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. should not have shocked anyone in the industry. At least those who actually pay attention. The significance of this deal cannot be overstated. This is big. Bigger than when Pirelli bought Armstrong. Bigger than when Yokohama bought Mohawk. Or when Conti bought
Continental Marries Technologies in Latest General Altimax
The General Altimax RT43, which replaces the Altimax RT, features two new technologies designed to help provide the consumer with impressive value.
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.
Continental Adds Capacity, Expands Gold Dealer Benefits
At its annual Gold Dealer Program meeting and incentive trip, Continental Tire the Americas offered updates about its production expansions, new products, dealer program and education enhancements, and marketing and sales promotion efforts.
Is a Tire Plant Coming to Mississippi?
Northeastern Mississippi and western Tennessee are abuzz with rumors over what automotive or tire company plans to build a significant production facility in the region.
Tire’s Warehouse Hires Dan King as President
Tire’s Warehouse Inc. announced it has hired Dan King as its new president, with the goal of enhancing its next leg of growth and expansion.
K&M Tire Seeks Help Finding Stolen Tires
Midwestern tire distributor K&M Tire is offering a reward for help in finding the thieves who stole an entire trailer-load of tires from its Chicago warehouse over Easter weekend. The Delphos, Ohio-based wholesaler said that between 2 and 4 a.m. on March 30, someone stole a semi-trailer loaded with 530 Hankook tires from its Chicago
What the Scrap Tire Pile Reveals
“A tire scrap pile can be a gold mineof information,” says Guy Walenga, director of engineering for commercialproducts and technologies at Bridgestone Americas. “When you go through a scrappile and look at how tires have been treated, you will find ways to adjust yourtire choices or maintenance practices. Tires need to be utilized correctly toget
K&M Tire Marks Growth With Expanded Annual Meeting
K&M Tire has slowly grown from a small two-bay retail store founded in Ottoville, Ohio, to become one of the nation’s largest regional tire wholesalers.
Fuel-Efficient Tires are Here to Stay
Both consumers and automakers are expressing a demand for low rolling resistance and other fuel-efficient considerations. But how are manufacturers experiencing and dealing with the trend?