Revised Conti World Cup Web Site Returns to the Field
Continental’s redesign of its ContiSoccerWorld.com Web site has been completed just in time for the opening kick-off at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 in South Africa.
Goodyear Brings Vulco Retail Concept to W. Africa
(Ghanaian Times) Goodyear, one of the world’s largest tyre companies, has signed a retail agreement to bring its Vulco retail concept brand, specialised in tyres and car-related under carriage parts and services, into West Africa.
Conti Gets Winter OE Slots With BMW
Continental AG has secured a winter tire OE fitment with BMW.
Kramer Elevated to COO, New NAT Head Due
Goodyear has named Richard Kramer as its new COO, effective immediately.
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Goodyear Responds to DOJ Suit
Goodyear has issued a statement outlining its position on the U.S. Justice Department’s suit against the company alleging it failed to follow job protection rules for returning military personnel.
Toyo Gets Technical Award
Japan’s Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. has received the Award for Technical Development from the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan.
Continental May Integrate With Schaeffler
(Bloomberg) Continental AG, Europe’s second-largest car parts maker, said it may merge operations with dominant investor Schaeffler Group as the manufacturers try to reduce 22 billion euros ($30 billion) in combined debt.
Michelin Settles Consumer Ad Complaint
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper yesterday announced a multi-state settlement with Michelin North America “regarding alleged misrepresentations Michelin made in its advertising of Michelin fuel efficient tires.”
Volkswagen First European OE Supplied by Hankook Hungary
Volkswagen has become the recipient of Hankook’s first-ever OE delivery to a European vehicle manufacturer from its Dunaujvaros factory.