12.03.2010
Aston Martin Racing and Fernandez choose Michelin
Aston Martin Racing knows the difference, as does Adrian Fernandez. So, when Fernandez, the 2009 Twelve Hours of Sebring LMP2 class winner and American Le Mans Series Champion, decided to team with Aston Martin Racing, one decision was easy.
12.03.2010
Hankook Makes Oberbeck European Technical Centre Development Head
Hankook has announced the promotion of Dr Claus Oberbeck to head of development at the company’s European Technical Centre.
12.03.2010
Toyo U.S. Plant Expansion May Get Underway in Summer
Following the 2009 completion of an expansion project that doubled Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing`s White, Ga., facility`s physical size to approximately 160,000 square meters.
11.03.2010
Brazil raises tariffs on U.S. tire exports 100%
In retaliation for the way the United States has treated its cotton exports, the Brazilian government has raised import duties on an extensive list of goods, including tires.
11.03.2010
Hamburg Agency Wins Continental Advertising Account
Continental Reifen Deutschland has awarded the account for its tire advertising in Europe, Africa and the Middle East to a new agency, Serviceplan.
11.03.2010
Report: Giti Tire to Do IPO This Year
Reuters reports that Giti Tire intends to launch a $400-$500 million initial public share offer in Hong Kong later this year.
10.03.2010
Michelin X InCity bus deal keeps London moving
Michelin Fleet Solutions has grown its share of the major bus fleet market to include vehicles operating on 98 per cent of red London bus routes within the M25 - all supported on PPM.
10.03.2010
Goodyear Drafts New Size into Military Range
The manufacturer is extending its range of truck tyres for military and off-road applications with the introduction of a size 365/85R20 fitment for its Offroad ORD range.
10.03.2010
General Strike on the Cards Following Kumho Layoff Announcement
The Korea Times has reported general strike plans following the announcement of large-scale layoffs at Kumho Tires.
09.03.2010
New HP Tyre ZT5 from Avon for Small and Medium Cars
The new Avon ZT5 tyre for small-to-medium-sized cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.
09.03.2010
Cooper Extends Chengshan Share to 65% for 18 million dollars
Cooper Tire & Rubber company has extended its majority shareholding of it Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co Ltd joint venture to 65 per cent.
09.03.2010
Thai NR Gets 50-Year High Price from Bridgestone
A Reuters report says Bridgestone Corp. paid $3.28/kg for some quantities on Thai RSS3 rubber in a deal that represents the highest price paid for the grade in 58 years.
09.03.2010
Goodyear Plant Gets New Manager
Goodyear`s Union City, Tenn., tire plant has a new plant manager.
05.03.2010
Raw Material Price Cuts Gave Michelin 318 million euros Tailwind in 2H
Financial analysts responded positively to the results, describing second-half 2009 financial position as a `major positive.
05.03.2010
Hayes Lemmerz. Receives `A` Rating From Audi
Hayes Lemmerz International has announced that its Hayes Lemmerz Holding GmbH organisation in Germany has received an `A` level performance rating from Audi Ingolstadt.
