Del-Nat’s Plants first Tree in Its ‘Tires for Trees’ Program
Del-Nat Tire Corp. is turning discarded tires into trees with its “Tires for Trees” program.
AAIA Makes Bold Move to Change Association Name
During last week’s AAPEX show in Las Vegas, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association made the surprise announcement that it was officially changing its name. After the first of the year, AAIA will become the Auto Care Association or ACA. AAIA president and CEO Kathleen Schmatz said the new moniker better reflects "what our association is
Yokohama Donates to Red Cross Efforts in the Philippines
Yokohama Rubber Co. together with its two Philippine subsidiaries, Yokohama Tire Philippines and Yokohama Tire Sales Philippines, made a donation to the Philippine Red Cross. The tiremaker donated roughly P800,000 to the Philippine Red Cross in support of the agency’s effort to assist victims of the earthquake that struck Oct. 15. The Philippine government estimates
Live at SEMA: Emico Unveils New Logo, Branding
Emico, manufacturer of automotive catalytic converters for aftermarket applications, down pipes and exhaust system components, unveiled a revamped logo in the wake of its sale to Advanced Clean Air Technologies Global (ACAT). The companies unveiled Emico’s new branding in their shared display at this week’s SEMA Show (booth #25153).The new logo features an “E-sided” or
Community Wholesale Tire Sponsors Golf Benefit for Troops
Community Wholesale Tire in St. Louis, Mo., served as a sponsor for the Gateway Warrior Foundation golf benefit to raise funds to support wounded service men and women.
Two Goodyear Blimps Offer Dual Coverage of College Football Game
For the first time ever, two Goodyear blimps will simultaneously provide live aerial television coverage of a sporting event as they circle overhead Miami’s SunLife stadium for ESPN’s coverage, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, of the Nov. 9 NCAA football matchup between Virginia Tech and Miami. The “Spirit of Goodyear” and the “Spirit of Innovation,”
Live at SEMA: Cooper Takes Two Product Awards
Cooper Tire said it earned a Global Media Award at the 2013 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo for introducing the new Mastercraft Courser MXT at the show. In addition, the Cooper Zeon RS3-S tire (size 325/30R19) was named a runner-up in the New Products Showcase in the Tire and Related Product category. The Global Media Awards
Live at SEMA: NSF Launches Certification Program for TPMS Sensors
At the 2013 SEMA Show, NSF International launched the first and only certification program specifying safety and quality requirements for automotive in-wheel tire pressure monitoring sensors for the aftermarket parts industry. NSF International said its Tire Pressure Monitoring Certification Program requires independent review and testing against OE service parts to ensure the highest level of
Live at SEMA: Atturo Introduces All-Season Touring AZ600
Atturo Tire rolled out its new AZ600 for the SUV and CUV market. The tire’s design, made especially for these vehicles, provides all-season capability with long life and excellent performance.
Live at SEMA: Four New Rollouts from Hankook
Hankook Tire America Corp. unveiled four new products: UHP summer Ventus V12 evo2, HP all-season Ventus V2 concept2, UHP Ventus S1 evo2 SUV, and HP all-season Dynapro HP2.
Live at SEMA: ‘Lights, Camera, Coats’ Contest Winner Announced
Hennessy Industries, manufacturer of Coats tire service equipment, announced Schlenker Automotive of Rockledge, Fla., as the winner of the "Lights, Camera, Coats" video contest at the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo.
Live at SEMA: Alliance Introduces Three New Tires
Alliance Tire Group showcased three new tires at the 2013 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo: two new entries in the company’s Increased Flexion ag tire line, and a new Galaxy garden, turf and vineyard tire.