Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #6
Aug 9, 2010
Dear Tom, I own a 2002 Toyota Highlander with 33,000 miles. A Toyota dealer told me that âit is recommendedâ that I have the serpentine belt changed and the thuttle box serviced. These are dealer recommended services. My mechanic friend looked at the car and told me not to worry about changing the belt or ser ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Continued Strong Sales
Aug 5, 2010
FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- -- Net Sales of $804 million, an increase of 27 percent -- Operating profit of $34 million -- Net income (attributable to Cooper Tire) of $44 million -- Cash and cash equivalents of $379 million Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported net income of $44 million for the quarter ended June 30, ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #5
Jul 29, 2010
Dear Tom, I recently drove through a huge puddle of water. The car made it through the puddle but shut down afterwards. I own a 2003 Mercedes c240 with low mileage. All the lights turn on and everything works when I put the key in the ignition, but the car won't start. Any thoughts? Steven from Jacksonville, FL Steve, ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Sponsoring Z Car Convention
Jul 29, 2010
FULLERTON, July 28, 2010: The Nissan Z sports car is celebrating its 40th birthday and Yokohama Tire Corporation is joining the party. Yokohama is a platinum sponsor of the 23rd annual International Z Car Convention, July 28-August 1 at Nissan North America headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. Yokohamaâs ADVAN Sp ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2010
Michelin green tires help achieve park goal of 30 percent carbon reduction MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo., July 28 -- Although the amazing geological features, interesting wildlife and natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park get most of the attention, the world's first national park also has more than 460 miles of roads ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2010
EDENTON, N.C., July 27 -- TireMonkey.com, committed to providing the highest quality tires at Internet wholesale prices, today announced a partnership with RepairPal, the leading online destination for auto repair and maintenance information, to form a one-stop destination for vehicle service needs. By incorporating ac ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Adds the Dallas Cowboys to its Roster of Sports Marketing Partners
Jul 27, 2010
FULLERTON, July 26, 2010: The Dallas Cowboys have joined the Yokohama Tire Corporation line-up. The Fullerton, California-based tire maker announced today it is partnering with the National Football League's Cowboys on a one-year sponsorship agreement. The deal includes signage at the state-of-the-art, three-million-sq ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches Online Fuel Savings Calculator for Commercial Fleet Owners
Jul 24, 2010
<b>Interactive Web site tool calculates savings with Yokohamaâs fuel-efficient truck tires</b> FULLERTON, July 22, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation today announced it has launched an interactive, online-based tool on its Web site that will enable commercial fleet owners to learn how they can improve their bottom li ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Announces Completion of Denman Tire Machinery and Equipment Purchase
Jul 21, 2010
QUINCY, Ill.--On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., closed on the Denman Tire machinery and equipment purchase that was previously approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District in Ohio. The machinery and equipment, including other inven ... Continue reading
Michelin Man Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Jul 21, 2010
Jim Rickard, managing director, Michelin Tyre PLC, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) in recognition of his exceptional services to the tyre industry, and in particular in the field of tyre recovery. Rickard is the first ever recipient of this award from the asso ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Jul 19, 2010
AKRON, Ohio, July 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Thursday, July 29, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/G ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Announces Purchase of Denman Tire Machinery & Equipment
Jul 16, 2010
QUINCY, Ill.--On Thursday, July 15, 2010, in United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District in Ohio, the judge signed the order approving the sale of the Denman Tire machinery and equipment, including other inventory items, for $3 million U.S. Dollars (USD) to Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan Int ... Continue reading
Car Batteries Get Beat by the Heat
Jul 14, 2010
Source: Belle Tire and http://www.belletire.com/blog/articles/car-batteries-get-beat-by-the-he at.aspx Title: Car Batteries Get Beat by the Heat How high temperatures hurt car battery life... Summary: Myth - cold temperatures significantly shorten a carââ¬â¢s battery life. Fact - extreme heat leads accelerat ... Continue reading
Continental's 'African Summer' Series of Events Brings the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the Nordheide
Jul 9, 2010
As an Official Sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Continental organised a technically challenging event to inform visitors of the performance capabilities of the new high-tech tyre ContiSportContact 5 P. ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Tire Inflation Grants
Jul 8, 2010
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automotive service providers can now apply for financial assistance to purchase and install systems that will help their customers get better gas mileage and increase the life of their tires by inflating them with nitrogen. Under the Pennsylvania's Nitrogen Tire Inflat ... Continue reading
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