Aug 19, 2009
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- The J.D. Power and Associates Retail Tire Experience Report compiles the findings of more than 4,000 anonymous mystery shops by telephone at 2100 different retail tire locations during 2008 and 2009. The report examines which tire brands are recommended by salespeople at major tire ... Continue reading
Amerityre Ships Forklift Tires to Major US Distributor
Jul 28, 2009
Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane tire technologies, today announced that it has shipped the first orders of its new line of long wearing, polyurethane forklift tires to K-2 Industrial Tire Inc. ("K-2"). K-2 has partnered with Amerityre for worldwide introduction and distribution of the Kryon( ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Officially Rolls Out Greater Fuel Efficiency Tire
Jul 8, 2009
Tire Fitments Cover a Variety of Hybrid Vehicle Makes to Meet Consumer Demand FINDLAY, Ohio, July 7 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY announced today that to meet consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, it has added its first low-rolling resistance tire line - the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) - to it ... Continue reading
Yokohama's Dan Guiney Appointed to Tire Society Advisory Board
Jul 6, 2009
FULLERTON, July 6, 2009: Dan Guiney, Yokohama Tire Corporationâs director of technical services, has been appointed a member of the Tire Societyâs advisory board. âThe Tire Society is a 29-year-old organization thatâs widely respected within the tire industry for its high-level technical and scienti ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2009
FULLERTON, July 1, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs all-new ultra high-performance tire (UHPT), the ADVAN Neova® AD08, received high praise and scores from Tire Rack in its recent Extreme Performance Summer Tire Testing session. Matched against three of Tire Rackâs newest Extreme Performance Summer Tire c ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2009
FULLERTON, July 1, 2009: Ever since vulcanized rubber was invented in 1844, tires have been manufactured using mostly petroleum. With todayâs introduction of the all-new Yokohama dB Super E-spec⢠â the worldâs first orange oil-infused passenger car tire, which is composed of 80 percent non-petroleum ... Continue reading
NHTSA Recalls Firestone FR380 Tires
Jun 30, 2009
Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates: FIRESTONE / FR380 / P235/75R15 SEP 09, 2007 - JUL 02, 2008 Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09T007000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units ... Continue reading
Michelin Reminds Consumers of Important Tire Safety Tips During National Tire Safety Week
Jun 6, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 5 -- As part of the annual Rubber Manufacturers Association's (RMA) National Tire Safety Week from June 7-13, 2009, Michelin is reminding consumers that proper tire maintenance is critical to the performance and safety of their vehicles. In addition, choosing the right tire with a balance of safe ... Continue reading
Uniroyal Announces Addition to the Tiger Paw Line
Jun 1, 2009
Hello, Uniroyal Tire is proud to announce the latest addition to their signature Tiger Paw line with the release of the Tiger Paw AS65. The company has long been recognized as providing durable, safe tires that handle well, all while being a great value for consumers looking to save money without sacrificing quality. T ... Continue reading
Conflict over Conti-Stöcken Settled
May 22, 2009
In the conflict surrounding commercial vehicle tire production at Continental's Hanover-Stöcken plant, company management, the IG BCE trade union and employee representatives have come to terms on a solution. The compromise package makes use of all instruments the labor market provides and opens up prospects for 2010. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Pricing of $1 Billion of Senior Notes
May 6, 2009
AKRON, Ohio, May 6 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 7-year senior notes. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company. They will be sold at 95.846% of the principal amount and will bear interest at a rate o ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
May 6, 2009
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 6 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported a net loss of $21 million, or 36 cents per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Net sales for the period were $571 million, down $108 million from the prior year same quarter. The decreased revenues were driven by volume declines offset by impr ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 149th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
May 5, 2009
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 5 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable June 30, 2009, to stockholders of record at the close of business June 2, 2009. This will mark the 149th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports First Quarter Financial Results
Apr 29, 2009
AKRON, Ohio, April 29 -- -- Continued weak global industry demand, peak raw material costs impact results -- First quarter sales of $3.5 billion on 20% lower tire volumes -- Revenue per tire up 3.4% as Goodyear brand continues market share gains -- Goodyear net loss is $333 million ($1.38 per share) First Quarter 2009 ... Continue reading
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