Continental Expects Global Tyre Demand to Reach 1.25 billion Units in 2010
Continental AG passenger car tyre head Nikolai Setzer predicts that global demand for passenger car tyres will grow to 1.25 billion units in 2010 from 1.2 billion units this year.
Another Day, Another Supercar Fitment
The Pirelli P Zero has been selected by Lotus Cars Ltd. as an OE tire for the new Lotus Evora.
The Delivery Co. Appoints ATS Euromaster for Contract
The Delivery Co. has appointed ATS Euromaster to manage the tyres across its mixed fleet of DAF, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, Scania and Volvo commercial vehicles on a pence-per-kilometre (PPK) contract.
Discount Tire Opens New Washington Store
Discount Tire has opened its latest new store in Pasco, Wash., its 35th in the Washington-Oregon area.
Is Conti’s Truck Tyre Production Heading East?
Tyres & Accessories sister publication Neue ReifenZeitung recently published reports that Continental AG has been considering moving its truck tyre production east.
Brands Earn Consumer Recognition
Kumho and Pirelli brand passenger tires have earned top consumer marks.
European Market to Shrink 10% This Year – Gori
In an interview with Italy’s Il Giornale newspaper, Pirelli Tyre CEO Francesco Gori said he estimates the European tyre market to fall 10% during 2009.
Switching Gears; Motorcycle, Scooter Market Requires Entirely Different Focus
With the sudden surge in fuel prices last summer, one would think sales of motorcycles and scooters would have drastically increased as well, as consumers looked for fuel-sipping transportation rather than their gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs. While there is some truth to that assumption, a deeper look shows otherwise. Yes, sales of scooters and dual
Verdek To Distribute Italian EV In America
Verdek-EV was formed a year ago, with ex-Pirelli USA president and CEO Guy Mannino as its president and CEO.
Turkish Tyre Factories Pause Production
Two of the largest tyre manufacturing plants in Turkey paused production for a week following reduced OE demand.