Head Scratchin’ Time: With Winter Behind Us, Here’s a Few Items to Start Your Spring
Last year, I threw you a curve with the odd tale of the shape-shifting tire. There were certainly enough clues that it was a Sid Finch job, but to clarify once and for all: It was a fake! April Fools! It’s April again. Time for a foot of spring snow, a holiday break and some
NZ Government to Test Safety of Winter Tyres
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Winter tyres are to be subjected to official testing by officials in New Zealand following numerous allegations that they have contributed to fatal accidents.
A Challenge for You: Tread Depth Rule Interest Grows, But Dealers Can Lead the Charge
Talk about your groundswell of support! Since my column urging the industry to push for a national tread depth law – 4/32nds deep for cars and 5/32nds for Class 3 and larger trucks – I’ve heard from a couple of state associations, a number of dealers and TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield, all of
TRA to Exhibit at Brityrex in May
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) will exhibit at Brityrex for the first time this May.
Idaho Considers Retractable Studs
(Akron/Tire Review – Spokane Spokesman-Review) Studded tires could be legalized all year ’round in Idaho and Washington – if the studs could retract at the push of a remote-control button.
Former Michelin Exec, Jim Morton, to Retire
(Akron/Tire Review) Jim Morton, the former Michelin North America public relations and government affairs chief who later became vice chairman of Nissan North America, has decided to retire at the end of March.
Research Reveals U.K. Motorists Unprepared For New Driving Rules
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Research by headset manufacturer Plantronics reveals that U.K. motorists are unprepared for the recent change to U.K. driving regulations.
NTDA Backs ‘Right to Repair’ Campaign with Brityrex Seminar
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) According to press release distributed by Brityrex and the NTDA, the retail tyre industry is putting its weight behind an aftermarket campaign to highlight restrictive and anti-competitive practices by vehicle manufacturers, which, according to the NTDA, the tyre industry believes is preventing members from servicing and repairing some newer car models.
Bosch to Acquire Beissbarth and Sicam
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Bosch Group has unveiled plans to further consolidate its foothold in the workshop equipment market through the acquisition of Munich-based Beissbarth GmbH, and Italy’s Sicam s.r.l., companies that both belong to parent company Beissbarth Automotive Group GmbH.
Tiremakers Appear in Court to Contest TPMS Regs
(Akron/Tire Review) Representatives from four U.S. tiremakers, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and consumer group Public Citizen appeared today in front of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to challenge NHTSA’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) regulations.