Apollo Deal in Hungary Done, Prime Minister Says
(Budapest Times) India’s largest tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres is to set up a factory in Hungary, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcs
Apollo in Europe: Neeraj Kanwar Speaks with Tyres & Accessories
In the coming months Apollo Tyres will establish a stronger foothold in Europe through the establishment of its first facility, the recently announced 200 million euro passenger car tyre factory to be built in Hungary.
South Korean Manufacturer Signs OE Deal
Hankook Tire Co. signed a deal to supply OE tires for the new Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.
Ceat OTR Factory Plans in Final Stage
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Plans by India’s Ceat Ltd. to build a factory for the production of 60 tonne OTR tyres should be finalised by the end of the year or shortly afterwards, and construction of the new facility, located near the city of Patalganga in western India, is anticipated to begin by next May.
“Smuggled” Tyres Trouble Pakistan Retail Market
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tyre retailers in Lahore, Pakistan, have noticed a sharp increase in the number of “smuggled” tyres from India, China, and Dubai, putting locally produced brands at a disadvantage, according to The Post.
RHD Tire Opens Car Dealer-Focused Facility
(Akron/Tire Review) Grand Rapids, Mich.-based RHD Tire has opened a new distribution center in Royal Oak, Mich.
Like Father, Like Son
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Wales Rally GB is set to be a family affair in 2007, with 18-year old driver Elfyn Evans competing against father Gwyndaf.
Lines of Distinction?: As Tire Technology Advances, Geographic Boundries Disappear
Our industry – at home and abroad – has been building tires for more than a century. Along the way, we allowed ourselves to be fooled every once in a while by ‘technology’ that really didn’t live up to its billing. One example is the single-ply tire promoted as being as strong as a two-ply
Moving Target: Dealers Need Sure Footing to Take Accurate Aim in New Tire World
There’s a growing phenomenon imposing its will on the tire industry these days. It’s called “global warming,” but it has nothing to do with the weather. It has everything to do with “warming up” to imports and overseas suppliers. North American tire dealers – retail and commercial – have certainly seen their brand options increase