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Ho-Ho-Ho: New Tires Make the Perfect Holiday Gift

A new survey by Hankook Tire America shows 84% of people would either like it or not mind if a loved one gave them tires for the holidays.

Nexen Suspends Michelin Collaboration Plan

Late last week, Nexen Tire Co. said it was no longer considering a hook up with Groupe Michelin. Previously, Michelin claimed that there had been no discussions toward a possible collaboration. Such rumors cropped up shortly after Michelin sold off its nearly 10% stake in Hankook Tire Co. last month. On Dec. 9, Nexen said

2011 SEMA Product Showcase

ABC Group is marketing RIMLiner, described as an impervious band that fits across the interior of a wheelSchrader introduced an additional programming option for its EZ-sensor technology. In addition to its handheld programming tool line, the Bartec TPMS Programming Accessory Device (TPMS PAD) is designed to make programming, replacing and relearning TPMS replacement sensors quick

Michelin Still Ranks Top Online, but Gap is Narrowing

The French tire giant has done it again. As in all the previous online brand equity studies produced by Tyres & Accessories in collaboration with online brand research specialists Envisional, the 2011 data once again shows that Michelin has achieved the greatest degree of online prominence. What’s different this year is that the margin has

Report: Michelin Eying Lower End of U.S. Market

Michelin plans to make inroads “into the lower end of the U.S. tire market,” a segment the tiremaker sees as being covered by Chinese tiremakers.

Michelin-Nexen Talks? Yes, No, Maybe

Chalk it up to two companies agreeing to disagree – maybe. There are now conflicting reports – even from the same media source – regarding rumors that Groupe Michelin and Nexen Tire Corp. are considering a "cooperative arrangement" of some type. One side claims Michelin has denied that it is in discussion with Nexen, while

Tire Firms Create Hungarian Association

MTI reported that a group of tiremakers has formed a trade association in Hungary. Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Pirelli and Vredestein are said to have created the Hungarian Tire Association, and named Peter Morenth as its chief. Tiremakers in Hungary generated revenue of more than HUF 230 billion last year, and employ more than

Are Nexen and Michelin Courting?

According to reports from Asia, shares in Nexen Tire Corp. surged dramatically after the tiremaker said it had considered a "cooperative arrangement" with Groupe Michelin. Nexen stock prices rose 11% yesterday, Reuters reported. Nexen apparently offered no details about the "arrangement" or even if such is still being considered. Earlier this week, Michelin sold its

Michelin Divestment the Result of ‘Failed Partnership’?

In order to place a greater focus on its own production of Tier 2-3 tires, Groupe Michelin plans to sell its share in Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. The tiremaker announced on Nov. 8 its intention to sell its 9.98% stake in Hankook, a move some financial analysts say amounts to “cashing in on a failed

Michelin is ‘Most Satisfying’ Overall Tire in Study

In its Replacement Tire Buyer Dynamics and Satisfaction Study, AutoPacific surveyed over 15,000 vehicle owners who bought replacement tires over the past 12 months, with 28 replacement tire brands surveyed. The study was used to determine what is important when choosing a replacement tire and which tire brands provide the most satisfying experience in seven