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TIRES UNDER FIRE – AGAINContis, Generals, Dunlops and Firestones Eyed
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NHTSA Delays Standards, Faces Suit
Clear for Takeoff: Despite Uncertainties, Private Brands Continue March On With Confidence
The private brand tire market has had to fight through a lot in the past year. First, there was the ongoing recession. Then a belief that private brands would get left behind in favor of major brands popped up. And there was one month when everything came to a standstill. Then, of course, there was
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Michelin Reopens Closed Plant in Mexico
Texas Two Step: CTNA Rolls Out New Conti UHP and All-Season HP Lines
CTNA Rolls Out New Conti UHP and All-Season HP Lines
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Tire Kingdom Expands Reach With Mueller Buy
Going Single in a Dual World
Going Single in a Dual World By now you have likely heard about the new single wide-base tires – super wides, as we call them – being offered for line haul applications by several of the major truck tire manufacturers. Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Continental all have their versions, and all are in various states
New Man In Charge: ‘I Will Never Be Satisfied With the Results We Have’ Says CTNA’s Wellen
Dr. Ulrich Wellen, 43, was named president and CEO of Continental Tire North America (CTNA) just days before the company hosted its dealer meeting in Maui, Jan. 9-12. Wellen, who holds a doctorate degree in chemistry, has held a number of research and development positions with Continental AG, and was head of the tiremaker’s global
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New Tie-Up Focuses on Run-Flat Technology
Ready For Success: Awareness, Products and Consistency are Key, Says CTNA
Awareness, Products and Consistency are Key, Says CTNA