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.