Smaller Demand: With Vehicle Downsizing, Large Wheels Are Tough to Sell
A few years ago, you could buy a 20-inch chrome-plated wheel from China for $125. Now that the Chinese government has reduced or removed subsidies to those wheel manufacturers and the U.S. dollar has lost value, those days are about gone. This article was planned a year ago, but I had no idea how much
KKR, Bain and Allianz to Bid for Conti’s Tyre Unit
A group of three private equity firms are reportedly planning takeover offers for Continental AG’s tyre and rubber units.
Interview with Brian Cruickshank, Director, University of the Aftermarket
(AftermarketNews.Com) Brian Cruickshank, AAP, was named director of Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket in February.
Bridgestone Bandag Releases Fuel Economy Guide
With fuel moving into the lead as a fleet’s top expense, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is releasing its fourth comprehensive fuel economy guide for large trucks.
Exclusive Brands Account for 11% U.K. Car Tyre Market
GfK data exclusively seen by Tyres & Accessories shows that sales of exclusive brands account for 10.4% of the 2007 U.K. car tyre replacement market.
Delticom H1 Revenues Continue Growth
Internet tyre retailer Delticom has released news that, in spite of the general market slowdown, Europe’s number one e-tailer continues its impressive record of growing revenues.
Will There Be Anything Else, Sir?
Saw this beauty on the New York Daily News’ online blog.
The Rise of the Eco-Tyre
Anyone who attended the Essen show will have noticed how dramatically the marketing messages propagated at the show appear to have ‘evolved’ from seemingly polar positions.
Tyre Industry Response to REACH Legislation
Due to be phased in over the next 10 years, the European Union’s chemical usage legislation REACH – dealing with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances – holds implications for many at all levels of the tyre industry.
How Safe Is Your Shop?
When I started asking dealers that question, the answers that I got were all across the board. Most answers usually started with a "yes," but after some discussion its ometimes changed to an "I think so." Finally, after digging a bit more, the response moved to an "I don’t really know." This could be a