Kwik-Fit Unveils Alternative Calendar
Dec 29, 2008
Kwik-Fit today announces the launch of its Tyre Wall of Shame calendar 2009. Though not as glamorous as the famous Pirelli Calendar with its exotic locations and beautiful models, the Tyre Wall of Shame is equally compelling, and is the perfect gift in helping keep loved ones safe on the roads next year. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Announces Intent To Close Albany, Ga., Facility
Dec 17, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced the pending closure of its manufacturing facility in Albany, Ga. This announcement follows a network capacity study analyzing the Company's optimal manufacturing footprint in the United States. The impact on net profit of this closure is estimated t ... Continue reading
GBC Motorsports' Tires Give Winning Traction to Historic Sweep of Baja 1000
Dec 10, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif.--GBC Motorsports (www.gbcmotorsports.com), a division of Greenball Corporation dedicated to the powersports industry, is thrilled to announce that its tires supported the historic victory of the Bi-Polar Extreme Racing Team/Arctic Cat win at this yearâs grueling Baja 1000. This historic win is r ... Continue reading
Goodyear and NASA Successfully Recreate Original Moon Tire
Dec 6, 2008
Work sets baseline for future space missions AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and NASA have taken one small step backward to make one giant leap forward and help prepare for future missions to the moon and to Mars. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear and the NA ... Continue reading
2008 Tire Shipments Drop More Than Six Percent
Dec 1, 2008
Further softening anticipated in 2009 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tire shipments are projected to decline by more than six percent this year compared to 2007 with a further one percent decline predicted for 2009, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association. Total tire shipments were below 300 mi ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2008
Continental AG welcomes the current initiative of the EU Commission to provide motorists with standardized information about tire characteristics for the criteria of braking performance, rolling resistance and rolling noise. At the same time, leading European manufacturers of car tires are concerned about inadequate im ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 147th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Nov 21, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable Dec. 30, 2008, to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. 2, 2008. This will mark the 147th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
Bridgestone-Brand Potenza RE050A Tires Are Standard Equipment On 2009 Nissan 370Z Sports Coupe
Nov 21, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. 20, 2008; Bridgestone-brand Potenza⢠RE050A⢠tires are original equipment on the highly anticipated 2009 Nissan 370Z sports coupe which was unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Car Show. âThis extremely high-performance vehicle is a perfect platform to showcase the performance capabilit ... Continue reading
International Test Magazines Confirm Conflicting Goals in Car Tire Development
Nov 20, 2008
When developing car winter tires for its premium brands, market leader Continental AG has focused for many years on continually improving all properties relevant to safety. Here, the most important consideration is how well brakes perform in some of the most common and critical road conditions for motorists in Western ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire's Contract Extended at Findlay, Ohio, Plant
Nov 1, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced an agreement has been reached to extend the contract with USW Local 207L until midnight on November 21, 2008, to allow more time for discussion. The contract was set to expire on October 31. During this extension, production will continue as planned ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Recalls Firestone and LeMans Tires
Oct 29, 2008
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08T026 Synopsis: Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire, LLC (BFNT) is recalling 135,310 Firestone FR380 tires, size P235/75R15, manufactured between June 4, 2006 and September 8, 2007, and 26,941 Lemans Champion SE tires, size P235/75R15, manufactured between June 4, 2006 and September 2, 2 ... Continue reading
Congressional, Labor Leaders Join USW Calling on Cooper to Commit in Findlay
Oct 28, 2008
Group to Discuss Stark Trade Differences between Candidates OHIO, Findlay -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that U.S. Rep. Phil Hare (D - IL), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) International President Gerald W. McEntee, Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola and others will join ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces 2008 Third Quarter Results
Oct 28, 2008
NOVI, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call and webcast with investors on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at 9 a.m. EST to discuss its 2008 third quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. A news release detailing the company's results will be posted ... Continue reading
Goodyear Awards Atlanta-Area High School Senior $30,000 Scholarship
Oct 25, 2008
Diversity Program Culminates in Scholarships for Six Deserving Students ATLANTA, Oct. 25 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three largest series, today announced the names of the six students who have won scholarships as part of the Goodyear Racing and Diversity Program. (Lo ... Continue reading
Tire Maintenance Cut by 75% with New TireVigil Features
Oct 20, 2008
TROY, Mich., Oct. 20 -- TireStamp Inc., an industry leader in tire pressure monitoring and asset management, has announced the addition of two exciting new features to its TireVigil(TM) Tire Pressure Management solution for fleet customers. TireVigil(TM) is a sophisticated tire management solution capable of detecting ... Continue reading
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