Bosch Looks to Sell Parts of its Brake Business
(Aftermarketnews.com) AftermarketNews learned that Bosch may be looking to sell off parts of its North American brake business.
Historic Building to be Torn Down to Make Way for Goodyear Project
(Akron Beacon Journal) A large, former General Tire building off Seiberling Street in East Akron dating to 1898 that most recently was used as a warehouse and business incubator is being turned to rubble.
Tyre Manager Set Fire to Centre
(BBC News) An Edinburgh tyre centre manager set fire to his workplace, causing a massive blaze, because he feared he was to be sacked, a court has heard.
SEMA Show Organizers Building Momentum
SEMA is putting on a full-court press to attract exhibitors and attendees for the 2009 SEMA Show, slated for Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas.
Twitter, Tweets and Twits
I am amazed at how ga-ga Americans are over Twitter. Of course, we do love our shiny objects.
Now is the Time for Right to Repair Law
(San Francisco Chronicle – by Bob Barr & Ralph Nadar) Earlier this spring, in announcing the government’s blueprint for saving the Big Three automakers, President Obama said, “The United States government will stand behind your (car) warranty.”
Conti Reports Solution to Stocken Factory ‘Conflict’
The conflict regarding plans to end commercial vehicle tyre production at Continental’s Hanover-St
Should You Buy New Technology Equipment During a Recession?
There are many reasons why it’s a smart idea to upgrade your technology during a weak economy. Sometimes the need to replace technology is a choice; oftentimes though, it’s due to a failure after which you’re faced with buying new or trying to get by with what you have. When times are tough, you can
Michelin Gets Retreader, Sells Centers
Colony Tire Corp. has signed on as a Michelin retreading franchisee, and bought three of Michelin North America’s Tire Centers Inc. commercial truck tire centers.
Hankook CEO ‘Looking Forward’ to What Lies Ahead
Hankook Tire reports that effective cost management and initial signs of a reviving market have helped it recover from negative territory in the previous financial quarter to post sales of KRW 1.1346 trillion (≤599.7 million) in the first quarter of 2009.