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(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) An international motor sport event has not taken place on Russian soil since before the First World War, when the St Petersburg Grand Prix was held in May 1914 with victory going to the German Willy Schoel, driving a Benz.
Metro Tyres to Offer Share to Conti
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) India’s Metro Tyres is reportedly willing to offer technical collaboration partner Continental AG a minority stake in its business.
Conti Selected for Land Rover Experience Tour
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Land Rover Experience Tour is considered one of the most challenging tests faced by all-terrain vehicles, and this year, for the first time, the Experience Tour will be run exclusively using 4×4 tyres manufactured by Continental.
National Tyres For Sale; Micheldever Not in the Running
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) National Tyres, the U.K.’s second largest independent fast-fit chain, is on the market with an estimated ≤75-≤100 million price tag, according to The Telegraph.
Report Says Conti Hot on China
(Akron/Tire Review) Reuters is reporting that Continental AG is now seriously looking to build a tire plant in China.
Conti Invests in China Engineering Centre
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG’s Automotive Systems Division has announced plans to build a dedicated engineering centre in China.
Conti, Tatneft Said to Consider New JV
(Akron/Tire Review) OAO Tatneft may be looking to create a joint-venture truck tire manufacturing operation in Russia with Continental AG.
Leap of Faith: Growing Data May Help Combat Fleet Concerns About Super Wides
Growing Data May Help Combat Fleet Concerns About Super Wides With today’s ever-climbing fuel prices, a tire promising immediate fuel savings of 2% to 10% should be coveted by every commercial trucking fleet in North America. But that’s not yet the case. Super wide tires – extra-wide, low-profile tires designed to replace the traditional dual
NLRB Denies Union’s Appeal Against CTNA
(Akron/Tire Review) The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has denied an administrative appeal filed by the United Steelworkers (USW) union contesting the NLRB’s earlier decision to dismiss the union’s suit against Continental Tire North America (CTNA).
Conti Adds to Mt. Vernon Investment
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America is expanding lone operational U.S. tire plant, adding commercial truck tire capacity in a $78 million investment at its Mt. Vernon, Ill., facility.