http://www.tirebusiness.com/section/news http://www.tirebusiness.com en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:54:26 EST 10 http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619897/wingfoot-opens-2nd-okla-city-outlet 20130618/NEWS/130619897 OKLAHOMA CITY— Goodyear's Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems L.L.C. subsidiary has opened a Wingfoot truck tire service location… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:21:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619899/tbcs-nicholson-elected-tia-secretary 20130618/NEWS/130619899 BOWIE, Md. — TBC Retail Group's Glen Nicholson was elected secretary of the Tire Industry Association's board of directors… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:13:03 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619900/china-truck-tire-overcapacity-immense 20130618/NEWS/130619900 NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — Three things are noteworthy about China's truck tire industry, according to Boudewijn De Loose, global marketing… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:48:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619901/conti-mt-vernon-expansion-tops-out 20130618/NEWS/130619901 MOUNT VERNON, Ill. — Construction crews working on the expansion of Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C.'s Mount Vernon tire plant… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:35:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619902/cost-of-rubber-could-escalate-for-suppliers 20130618/NEWS/130619902 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you're a supplier and you're worried about fluctuating costs of your raw materials, Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:27:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619903/champion-brand-king-of-road-contest-opens 20130618/NEWS/130619903 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul Corp. has kicked off its Champion brand “King of the Road” online contest. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:12:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619904/cabot-to-take-100-of-mexican-venture 20130618/NEWS/130619904 BOSTON — Carbon black producer Cabot Corp. has agreed to buy 100-percent control of its Nhumo S.A. de C.V. joint venture in Mexico… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:01:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619906/bosselman-opens-boss-shop-in-n-m 20130618/NEWS/130619906 TUCUMCARI, N.M. — Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. has opened a Boss Shop truck repair location in Tucumcari, N.M., its second in New Mexico… Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:53:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619907/groupon-stock-hits-highest-level-in-nearly-a-year 20130618/NEWS/130619907 CHICAGO — Groupon Inc.'s stock got a turbo boost June 14 from an analyst upgrade and takeover speculation, sending the stock up... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:46:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619908/lanxess-to-raise-rubber-chemicals-prices 20130618/NEWS/130619908 LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Specialty chemicals company Lanxess A.G.will increase its prices worldwide for rubber chemicals... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:44:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130618/NEWS/130619909/indonesia-to-host-3rd-global-rubber-conference 20130618/NEWS/130619909 MEDAN, Indonesia — The Indonesia Rubber Research Institute will host the Global Rubber Conference, Sept. 24-26 at Palembang, Indonesia. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:52:38 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619910/agco-trelleborg-renew-supply-pact 20130617/NEWS/130619910 DULUTH, Ga. — Tractor maker AGCO Corp. and Trelleborg Wheel Systems S.p.A. have renewed their 12-year-old global supply… Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:19:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619914/michelin-eyes-sr-plant-in-indonesia 20130617/NEWS/130619914 CIWANDAN, Indonesia — Group Michelin is planning to set up a joint venture in Indonesia with a local producer of butadiene to build… Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:06:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619916/robots-take-wheel-for-ford-road-tests 20130617/NEWS/130619916 DETROIT — Making sure vehicles are “built Ford tough” has become too tough on the test drivers whose job involves putting thousands... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619915/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130617/NEWS/130619915 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:56:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619917/chrysler-to-freeze-u-s-pension-plans-for-salaried-employees 20130617/NEWS/130619917 DETROIT — Chrysler Group L.L.C. will freeze its U.S. defined benefit pension plans for salaried employees effective Dec. 31... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:37:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619918/house-approves-bill-on-calif-recreation-area 20130617/NEWS/130619918 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a provision to save California's Johnson Valley OHV... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:31:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619919/firm-ranks-goodyear-among-top-n-e-ohio-workplaces 20130617/NEWS/130619919 AKRON — Goodyear has been ranked as one of the top workplaces in northeast Ohio by WorkplaceDynamics, an employee survey company. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:28:14 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130617/NEWS/130619921/fla-approves-ethanol-bill 20130617/NEWS/130619921 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a bill that repeals a statewide requirement for gasoline to contain... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:47:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130616/NEWS/130619922/-giti-recalling-218-runway-enduro-radials 20130616/NEWS/130619922 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. Is voluntarily recalling 218 Runway Enduro 816 radials, size P235/60R16, built earlier this year... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:12:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619923/analysts-apollo-deal-risky-overambitious 20130614/NEWS/130619923 AKRON — Financial analysts who follow Apollo Tyres Ltd. are calling the Indian company's $2.5 billion bid to buy Cooper Tire… Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:37:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619927/evans-elected-sema-chairman-elect-shelton-new-chairman 20130614/NEWS/130619927 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — Doug Evans of Source Interlink Cos. Inc. is the new chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:47:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619924/u-s-autoforce-still-lightly-treading-the-course 20130614/NEWS/130619924 COMBINED LOCKS, Wis. — The tire and auto parts market in 2013 is doing just about what Randy Groh, vice president of product marketing for U.S. AutoForce, expected it to do. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:09:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619928/asa-redesigns-website 20130614/NEWS/130619928 COLLEYVILLE, Texas — The Automotive Service Association has collaborated with Autoshop Solutions Inc. to launch a redesign... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:59:09 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619929/got-an-opinion-let-us-know 20130614/NEWS/130619929 AKRON — Have you read something in Tire Business or on tirebusiness.com that really struck a nerve? Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:54:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619930/vanguard-founder-u-s-faces-3-retirement-train-wrecks 20130614/NEWS/130619930 CHICAGO — The U.S. is facing three retirement “train wrecks” — the growth of Social Security entitlements, “grotesquely underfunded” pension funds and the structure... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:50:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619931/study-marketers-question-online-ad-effectiveness 20130614/NEWS/130619931 SAN JOSE, Calif.— A sizable percentage of marketers believes Web banner advertising is ineffective and traditional media… Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:27:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619932/greenball-revives-centennial-brand 20130614/NEWS/130619932 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Private and import brand marketer Greenball Corp. has revived the Centennial brand name — originally… Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:03:53 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619933/f1-boss-ecclestone-mercedes-to-blame-for-pirelli-tire-flap 20130614/NEWS/130619933 DETROIT — Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone said he believes that Mercedes, not Pirelli, is to blame for… Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:52:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619934/loves-adds-aeolus-truck-tires 20130614/NEWS/130619934 WAKEFIELD, Mass. — More than 175 of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores' Truck Tire Care locations will now carry Aeolus-brand truck… Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:47:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619935/chrysler-recalling-about-37000-ram-trucks-15000-darts 20130614/NEWS/130619935 DETROIT — Chrysler Group L.L.C. is recalling about 37,000 pickup trucks on two separate issues and 14,800 Dodge Darts because... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:43:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619936/tuffy-installing-autonettv-digital-boards 20130614/NEWS/130619936 AMERICAN FORK, Utah — Tuffy Associates Corp.'s Tuffy Tire & Auto Service has installed AutoNetTV Media Inc.'s digital menu... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:33:11 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619937/centric-parts-expands-warehouse-offices 20130614/NEWS/130619937 INDUSTRY, Calif. — Aftermarket brake and clutch components and systems manufacturer Centric Parts has opened an additional... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:28:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619938/retreading-groups-execs-to-speak-at-asian-conference 20130614/NEWS/130619938 AKRON — The heads of the industry's two retreading trade groups will be featured speakers at… Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:13:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130614/NEWS/130619939/eaton-ceo-denies-report-auto-segment-for-sale 20130614/NEWS/130619939 CHICAGO — Engine supplier Eaton Corp.'s top executive strongly denied a report that the company is considering a sale of its automotive business. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:53:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619940/falken-looks-for-positive-in-an-uncertain-market 20130613/NEWS/130619940 AKRON — “Cautious optimism.” Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:28:08 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619942/got-questions-well-find-answers 20130613/NEWS/130619942 AKRON — So you've had this nagging question that you're having trouble getting answered. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:04:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619943/apollos-share-price-drops-coopers-jumps 20130613/NEWS/130619943 AKRON —The price of a share of Apollo Tyres Ltd.'s stock plunged 25 percent in trading yesterday after it announced its intention to buy Cooper Tire… Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:40:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619944/michelin-to-close-plants-in-colombia 20130613/NEWS/130619944 PARIS — Group Michelin will close two tire plants in Colombia in the coming months, citing a decade of “substantial losses” in Colombia… Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:34:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619945/aaa-sounds-an-alarm-on-voice-to-text-features 20130613/NEWS/130619945 WASHINGTON — The voice-to-text features that car companies are offering to keep drivers' eyes on the road may also be highly... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:26:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619946/mighty-signs-1st-master-distributor-in-canada 20130613/NEWS/130619946 EDMONTON, Alberta — Western Dealers Co-Auto has become Mighty Auto Parts' first… Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:23:51 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619947/carmd-n-j-drivers-pay-most-for-check-engine-repairs 20130613/NEWS/130619947 IRVINE, Calif. — When it comes to remediating the “check engine” alert, car owners in New Jersey tend to pay the most... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:11:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619948/dunlop-part-of-harleys-110th-anniversary-tour 20130613/NEWS/130619948 MILWAUKEE — Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has named Goodyear-Dunlop as the official tire sponsor of… Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:01:53 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619949/nissan-donates-to-automotive-scholarships 20130613/NEWS/130619949 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nissan Motor Co. has donated $150,000 to the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation for automotive technical education. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:52:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619950/ford-to-exhibit-at-asrw 20130613/NEWS/130619950 COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Ford Motor Co. has agreed to exhibit at the Automotive Service & Repair Week Oct. 17-18, at the... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:13:11 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619951/marine-presents-ali-with-flag-from-afghanistan-base 20130613/NEWS/130619951 CORTLAND, N.Y. — The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) was recently presented with a U.S. flag that flew in Afghanistan. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:09:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619952/doe-establishes-egallon-website 20130613/NEWS/130619952 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy has launched “eGallon,” a website to compare fuel prices for electric- vs.... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:54:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619953/ari-reports-3q-sales-boost-but-income-loss 20130613/NEWS/130619953 MILWAUKEE — Software, website and data solutions provider ARI Network Services Inc. reported a 44-percent jump in sales for its... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:47:22 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130613/NEWS/130619954/guayule-agricultural-research-firm-hires-3 20130613/NEWS/130619954 CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — PanAridus L.L.C., the agricultural research company that specializes in the rubber-producing desert shrub... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:51:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619964/apollo-tyres-buying-cooper-tire-for-2-5b 20130612/NEWS/130619964 GURGAON, India — India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. is buying Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in an all-cash deal valued at $2.5 billion, or about a 40-percent premium over the 30-day volume-weighted average price of Cooper's stock. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:31:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619955/coopers-armes-apollo-deal-is-compelling-value 20130612/NEWS/130619955 FINDLAY, Ohio — For Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.'s board of directors, accepting Apollo Tyres Ltd.'s offer to buy Cooper was a matter of “compelling value”… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:41:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619956/nhtsa-grants-bridgestone-mismarked-tires-petition 20130612/NEWS/130619956 WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted the petition of Bridgestone Americas for a finding of… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:46:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619957/pep-boys-to-spend-3m-for-tampa-conversions 20130612/NEWS/130619957 PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack will invest about $3 million this year to convert six existing “supercenter” locations in… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:42:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619958/titan-otr-tire-prices-falling-temporarily 20130612/NEWS/130619958 QUINCY, Ill. — Falling farm and OTR tire prices — the result of heavy equipment makers' and mining companies' releasing tires from… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:29:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619959/michelin-offering-1-3m-racing-prize 20130612/NEWS/130619959 LE MANS, France — Group Michelin is offering a $1.3 million prize next year for the race team that can win the 2014 Le Mans 24-hour… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:19:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619960/myers-enters-jv-with-indian-aftermarket-firm 20130612/NEWS/130619960 AKRON — Myers Tire Supply International Inc., a subsidiary of Myers Industries Inc., has initiated a joint venture with an India-based... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:47:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619961/bfg-adrenaline-index-chicago-top-thrill-seeking-city 20130612/NEWS/130619961 GREENVILLE, S.C. — Seeking your thrills? Check out Chitown. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:43:33 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619962/horizon-tire-adds-2-to-sales-team 20130612/NEWS/130619962 HOUSTON — Horizon Tire Corp. has bolstered its sales team with the addition of two industry veterans. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:27:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130612/NEWS/130619963/mobile-advertising-cannibalizing-desktop-ad-budgets 20130612/NEWS/130619963 NEW YORK — Mobile advertising is continuing to grow, but it's doing so at the cost of desktop ad spending, according to a new study. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:16:07 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619974/replacement-mkt-should-perk-up-in-2nd-half-michelin-execs 20130611/NEWS/130619974 GREENVILLE, S.C. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:04:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619965/got-questions-well-find-answers 20130611/NEWS/130619965 AKRON — So you've had this nagging question that you're having trouble getting answered. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:13:38 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619966/exide-technologies-files-for-bankruptcy 20130611/NEWS/130619966 MILTON, Ga. — Exide Technologies, an international maker and recycler of lead-acid batteries, has filed for Chapter 11... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:13:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619969/pep-boys-to-broaden-test-of-new-store-concept 20130611/NEWS/130619969 PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack is planning to broaden the test of a new store concept in the Tampa, Fla., marketing... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:36:51 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619970/land-speed-drag-racer-walt-arfons-dies-at-96 20130611/NEWS/130619970 DETROIT — No one seemed to know why the two brothers stopped talking, but their resulting rivalry led to some of the fastest cars ever... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:32:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619971/bigfoot-on-display-at-sullivans-lewiston-store 20130611/NEWS/130619971 LEWISTON, Maine — Sullivan Tire & Auto Service's Lewiston store is hosting Bigfoot, the original monster truck, this coming weekend… Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:23:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619972/just-what-dads-want-on-fathers-day-tires 20130611/NEWS/130619972 WAYNE, N.J. — In case you're still looking for that perfect gift for dad on Father's Day this weekend, Hankook Tire America Corp. has the answer to your search. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:19:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619973/polk-ceo-will-remain-company-name-could-change-update 20130611/NEWS/130619973 DETROIT — A longtime, famous name in automotive circles could disappear soon. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:05:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619975/pep-boys-operating-income-down-in-q1 20130611/NEWS/130619975 PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack suffered a 55.7-percent drop in operating earnings for the quarter ended May 4 on 2.2-percent… Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:40:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619976/dana-gets-grants-to-improve-vehicle-battery-systems 20130611/NEWS/130619976 MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. has received two grants totaling $3 million from Natural Resources of Canada to develop... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:19:54 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619978/if-were-all-so-darn-sick-of-you-facebook-why-cant-we-quit-you 20130611/NEWS/130619978 NEW YORK — Facebook is one of the digital world's great shape-shifters. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:10:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130611/NEWS/130619985/bill-on-calif-recreation-area-closer-to-becoming-law 20130611/NEWS/130619985 TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — A wrap up on the five-year debate about how to expand the U.S. Marine Corps base at Twentynine... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:42:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619986/bridgestone-taps-outsider-to-succeed-magee 20130610/NEWS/130619986 NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has hired Gordon Knapp, most recently a president in Kimberly Clark... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:03:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619988/michelin-to-invest-1b-in-france 20130610/NEWS/130619988 CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — Group Michelin will invest $1.06 billion in France in the coming six years to streamline production… Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:40:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619989/tia-sets-sema-gte-educational-sessions 20130610/NEWS/130619989 LAS VEGAS — Tire pressure monitoring systems, field repairs, the federal health care bill and the secrets of successful tire ... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:35:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619990/yokohama-rolls-with-summer-joyride-promo 20130610/NEWS/130619990 FULLERTON, Calif. — 'Tis the season for joyriding, and Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched a promotion for consumers cruising... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:17:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619991/ihs-to-acquire-r-l-polk 20130610/NEWS/130619991 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — IHS Inc., a business analytics and research firm, has offered to buy R.L. Polk & Co.… Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:08:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619992/n-j-automotive-group-redesigns-website 20130610/NEWS/130619992 NEPTUNE, N.J. — A redesigned website for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has gone live. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:55:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619993/bosch-marketing-plugless-ev-charging-system 20130610/NEWS/130619993 WASHINGTON — Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has inked an exclusive distribution and installation agreement with Evatran Group... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:21:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619994/employment-increases-by-175000-in-may 20130610/NEWS/130619994 WASHINGTON — Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 175,000 jobs in May 2013, while the unemployment rate remained essentially... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:01:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619995/call-it-groupon-3-0-deals-giant-on-a-mobile-mission 20130610/NEWS/130619995 CHICAGO — Groupon Inc. is setting its sights on a bigger goal than being the king of daily deals — it wants to be a mobile-commerce giant, too. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:49:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619996/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130610/NEWS/130619996 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:29:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619997/n-a-vehicle-output-will-reach-11-year-high 20130610/NEWS/130619997 DETROIT — Auto makers are expected to build more than 16 million light vehicles in North America this year, the region's highest output since 2002. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:16:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130610/NEWS/130619999/ontario-proposes-waste-reduction-rules-revisions 20130610/NEWS/130619999 TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of the Environment is proposing sweeping revisions to its waste diversion regulations that, if passed, would make individual product makers... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:46:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609939/titan-evaluating-investment-in-russian-tire-maker 20130607/NEWS/130609939 QUINCY, Ill. — Off-road tire specialist Titan International Inc., is negotiating with Russian tire maker JSC Cordiant about a potential... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 17:41:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609938/aam-backs-congress-action-on-currency-manipulation 20130607/NEWS/130609938 WASHINGTON — Roughly 230 members of Congress are urging President Obama to address currency manipulation in... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:45:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609943/nebraska-deq-awards-1-93m-for-tire-projects 20130607/NEWS/130609943 LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has awarded $1.93 million to fund 101 tire recycling and cleanup... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:27:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609944/ill-car-x-franchisee-buys-fast-tire 20130607/NEWS/130609944 ANTIOCH, Ill. — Parham Parastaran, one of Car-X Auto Service's largest franchisees, has purchased Fast Tire, an independent tire... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:26:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609945/denso-helps-students-explore-talking-cars 20130607/NEWS/130609945 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Denso International America Inc. invited high school students recently from Southfield, Dearborn and Westland, Mich., to... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:23:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609952/vision-wheel-adds-fury-line-for-trucks-suvs 20130607/NEWS/130609952 PORTAGE, Ind.— Vision Wheel Inc. has unveiled the Vision Wheel Fury model, an addition to the V-TEC off-road wheel line... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:55:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609946/cooper-insa-claim-masterbatch-breakthrough 20130607/NEWS/130609946 FINDLAY, Ohio — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and Mexico's Industrias Negromex S.A. de C.V. are claiming tires made with a new silica... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:44:22 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609948/former-mccord-auto-supply-owner-dies-at-82 20130607/NEWS/130609948 MONTICELLO, Ind. — Ross Fischer, former owner of Monticello-based McCord Auto Supply Inc., died May 21 at... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:37:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609949/tenneco-launches-monroe-strut-promotion 20130607/NEWS/130609949 Monroe, Mich. — Tenneco Inc. has launched a “Safe Summer Road Trip!” promotion for its Monroe ride control product line that awards… Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:33:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609951/chrysler-recalling-jeeps-for-various-fixes 20130607/NEWS/130609951 WASHINGTON — Chrysler Group L.L.C. is recalling more than 220,000 Jeep Wranglers and 409,000 Jeep Compass and... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:05:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130607/NEWS/130609953/conti-gets-oe-fitment-on-maserati-quattroporte 20130607/NEWS/130609953 HANNOVER, Germany -- Italian luxury car maker Maserati S.p.A. has approved 19-, 20- and 21-inch versions of the ContiSportContact... Fri, 7 Jun 2013 08:41:58 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609954/bridgestone-americas-integrates-divisions 20130606/NEWS/130609954 NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has realigned its technology, manufacturing and procurement divisions into Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:10:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609955/aaia-opens-aftermarket-telematics-challenge 20130606/NEWS/130609955 BETHESDA, Md. — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association is accepting entries for its second annual Aftermarket Telematics... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 16:29:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609956/gm-to-offer-free-maintenance-across-its-lineup 20130606/NEWS/130609956 DETROIT — General Motors Co. will include free maintenance on most 2014 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models in a bid to increase sales through... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:55:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609957/top-auto-students-compete-in-ford-aaa-contest 20130606/NEWS/130609957 ORLANDO, Fla. — One hundred top high school automotive tech students from around the country plan to compete in the 64th Ford/AAA... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:36:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609958/bosch-offers-diagnostic-scanner-for-smartphones 20130606/NEWS/130609958 OWATONNA, Minn. — Bosch Group has released the Actron U-Scan that transmits vehicle diagnostics directly to a vehicle owner's... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:25:09 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609959/tia-issues-reminder-for-hall-of-fame-nominations 20130606/NEWS/130609959 BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has issued a reminder that it is accepting nominations for its Tire Industry Hall of Fame until... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:16:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609960/tesla-plans-to-launch-nissan-leaf-fighter-in-2016 20130606/NEWS/130609960 DETROIT — Tesla Motors will launch its smaller electric sedan in late 2016, with a range of at least 200 miles and a price point “half” of the... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:52:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609961/fed-u-s-economy-enjoying-modest-to-moderate-growth 20130606/NEWS/130609961 WASHINGTON — Overall economic activity in the 12 Federal Reserve districts increased at a “modest to moderate” pace in May, according... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:45:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609962/upcoming-tb-webinar-on-how-to-use-linkedin-youtube 20130606/NEWS/130609962 AKRON — Tire Business is offering a free webinar to help small businesses understand how to use LinkedIn and YouTube to brand their company. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:40:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609964/group-wants-lawsuit-rehearing-on-mexican-trucks-program 20130606/NEWS/130609964 WASHINGTON— A trucking association has filed a court appeal asking for a rehearing of its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation and its pilot cross-border trucking program with Mexico. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:32:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130606/NEWS/130609965/english-trucking-firm-to-use-westlake-tires 20130606/NEWS/130609965 MELTON MOWBRAY, England — Transportation operator Charles Brown & Son Haulage Ltd. has become the first business in England... Thu, 6 Jun 2013 08:58:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609966/chrysler-rejects-nhtsas-request-for-recall-of-2-7-million-jeeps 20130605/NEWS/130609966 WASHINGTON — Chrysler Group L.L.C. does not intend to honor a request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:23:36 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609967/discount-tire-opens-1st-stores-in-missouri-update 20130605/NEWS/130609967 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Discount Tire/America's Tire opened stores in five states in recent weeks, including its first in Missouri. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:18:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609968/sts-marking-55th-year-new-stores 20130605/NEWS/130609968 BOUND BROOK, N.J. — Somerset Tire Service Inc. is running a grand-opening event for the next eight weeks to mark the addition of 25… Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:57:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609969/tcs-offers-vin-website-feature 20130605/NEWS/130609969 COOKEVILLE, Tenn.— TCS Technologies has launched a website application that allows consumers to provide dealers their vehicle... Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:54:36 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609970/bridgestone-adds-firestone-loader-tire 20130605/NEWS/130609970 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced the Firestone DuraLoad PT L5S bias tire, its newest addition to the DuraLoad tire line. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:46:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609971/provencher-named-asa-automotive-dir-of-customer-services 20130605/NEWS/130609971 MERRIMACK, N.H. — ASA Automotive Systems L.L.C. has named Mike Provencher director of customer services. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:37:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609972/lanxess-opens-singapore-rubber-plant 20130605/NEWS/130609972 LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Lanxess A.G. officially has opened its butyl rubber plant on Jurong Island in Singapore… Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:26:27 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609973/ceo-of-ari-named-a-2013-industry-leader 20130605/NEWS/130609973 MILWAUKEE — Roy W. Olivier, president and CEO of ARI Network Services Inc., has been named a 2013 Industry Leader by Powersports Business magazine. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:16:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130605/NEWS/130609974/titan-approves-2q-cash-dividend 20130605/NEWS/130609974 QUINCY, Ill. — Titan International Inc.'s board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share of stock for the second quarter of 2013. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:05:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609976/intl-otr-tire-dealer-launches-u-s-distribution 20130604/NEWS/130609976 BROOKLYN, N.Y. — International tire distributor Leviathan Corp. is initiating service to dealers in the U.S. and has created a web site… Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:30:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609975/rent-to-own-business-concentrating-on-customer-service 20130604/NEWS/130609975 VAN NUYS, Calif. — Rent-to-own tire and wheel retailer Rent-A-Wheel/Rent-A-Tire expects to surpass the 100-outlet mark this year as it builds on the popularity of renting and/or extending payments for tires and wheels. Tue, 4 Jun 2013 21:02:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609977/tire-choice-offers-iphone-app 20130604/NEWS/130609977 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 4, 2013) — Hennelly Tire & Auto Inc. has launched an iPhone application that bundles several features… Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:48:09 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609978/ford-recalls-more-than-465000-vehicles 20130604/NEWS/130609978 DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling more than 465,000 vehicles in several popular models — including the 2013 Ford Fusion sedan — after discovering... Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:43:49 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609979/tiremetrix-enhances-tpms-mgr-database 20130604/NEWS/130609979 BRIGHTON, Mich. — Tiremetrix L.L.C., developer of the TPMS Manager software for managing tire pressure monitoring service and… Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:30:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609980/indycar-hopes-to-break-indy-500-speed-record-by-2016 20130604/NEWS/130609980 DETROIT — IndyCar has targeted the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 as the place to break a record that's stood since 1996. Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:19:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609981/2013-general-tire-mint-400-special-on-speed 20130604/NEWS/130609981 LAS VEGAS — The 2013 General Tire Mint 400, presented by Polaris, will premiere a two-hour special on SPEED Channel. Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:16:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609983/teamsters-appeal-court-ruling-on-mexican-trucks 20130604/NEWS/130609983 WASHINGTON —The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has asked for a rehearing on its challenge to the U.S. Department... Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:03:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130604/NEWS/130609985/goodyear-declares-preferred-stock-dividend 20130604/NEWS/130609985 AKRON — Goodyear has declared a quarterly dividend of 73.44 cents per share of mandatory convertible preferred stock. Tue, 4 Jun 2013 09:50:36 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609986/upcoming-tb-webinar-on-how-to-use-linkedin-youtube 20130603/NEWS/130609986 AKRON — Tire Business is offering a free webinar June 12 to help small businesses understand how to use LinkedIn and YouTube... Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:17:36 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609988/otr-wheel-earns-kubota-kaizen-award 20130603/NEWS/130609988 GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Tractor/farm implement maker Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp. has bestowed its Kaizen Award for 2013… Mon, 3 Jun 2013 11:42:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609989/dick-cepek-offering-tire-wheel-promo 20130603/NEWS/130609989 STOW, Ohio — A new promotion from off-road tire marketer Dick Cepek is offering consumers a prepaid MasterCard. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 11:28:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609992/trelleborg-rolls-out-co-marketing-campaign 20130603/NEWS/130609992 LAGO DI GARDA, Italy, — Trelleborg Wheel Systems S.p.A. is rolling out its first co-marketing event of 2013 — “Tractor of the Year 2014: Let the challenge begin”... Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:42:36 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609993/evs-lose-charge-price-war-begins 20130603/NEWS/130609993 LOS ANGELES — Disappointing sales of electric vehicles have plunged the segment into an old-fashioned price war — one... Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:28:26 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609994/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130603/NEWS/130609994 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:12:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609995/fewer-employers-plan-to-offer-retiree-prescription-drug-plans 20130603/NEWS/130609995 CHICAGO — The percentage of employers that plan to continue offering prescription drug plans to Medicare-eligible retirees has dropped... Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:59:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609996/castrol-names-soccer-legend-keller-brand-ambassador 20130603/NEWS/130609996 WAYNE, N.J. — In conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Federation's Centennial celebration, the Castrol GTX High Mileage lubricant brand... Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:56:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609997/study-older-drivers-more-likely-to-buy-new-vehicles 20130603/NEWS/130609997 DETROIT — Auto makers and car dealers have the best chance of selling new vehicles by marketing to consumers ages 55 to 64... Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:12:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130603/NEWS/130609998/usa-business-offers-customized-shop-insurance-coverage 20130603/NEWS/130609998 BURBANK, Calif. (June 3, 2013) — USA Business Insurance is offering customizable Mechanic Shop Insurance packages. Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:05:22 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539970/survey-shows-gender-age-gaps-in-being-tire-smart 20130531/NEWS/130539970 WASHINGTON — Men tend to be more “tire smart” than women and older drivers know basic tire care better than younger drivers, according to the findings of a new survey carried out on behalf of the Rubber Manufacturers Association to... Fri, 31 May 2013 17:34:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539971/yokohama-starts-personnel-search-in-mexico 20130531/NEWS/130539971 SILAO, Mexico — Yokohama Tire Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., the new Yokohama Tire Corp. sales/distribution subsidiary in Silao… Fri, 31 May 2013 13:00:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539973/maine-ethanol-bill-amended 20130531/NEWS/130539973 WASHINGTON — A bill prohibiting the sale and distribution of corn-based ethanol in Maine is continuing its journey through the legislature. Fri, 31 May 2013 12:21:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539974/virginia-tire-gets-a-new-look-website 20130531/NEWS/130539974 FAIRFAX, Va. — Virginia Tire & Auto is doing some sprucing up. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:36:23 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539975/automated-cars-show-promise-not-ready-for-wider-use-regulators 20130531/NEWS/130539975 WASHINGTON — Self-driving cars could have huge benefits for drivers in the long run, but they should remain in the experimental phase for... Fri, 31 May 2013 10:24:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539976/bosch-unveils-brakes-for-euro-vehicles 20130531/NEWS/130539976 BROADVIEW, Ill. — Bosch Group has introduced Bosch EuroLine disc brake pads designed for the most popular European vehicles on the road in North America. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:12:03 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539977/secret-ferrari-pirelli-test-not-relevant-f1-team-claims 20130531/NEWS/130539977 DETROIT — While the main focus in recent weeks has been on Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.'s Formula 1 test conducted by Mercedes-AMG... Fri, 31 May 2013 10:01:29 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539978/new-schrader-video-educates-consumers-on-tpms 20130531/NEWS/130539978 DENVER — In support of National Tire Safety Week, June 2-8, Schrader International Inc. has launched a short online video... Fri, 31 May 2013 09:45:54 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539979/majority-of-u-s-mobile-users-now-on-smartphones 20130531/NEWS/130539979 NEW YORK — Smartphone users are now the majority among people with mobile phones. Fri, 31 May 2013 09:35:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539980/federal-mogul-names-new-co-ceo-unveils-stock-rights-offer 20130531/NEWS/130539980 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul Corp., the auto supplier controlled by longtime Wall Street deal maker Carl Icahn, has ... Fri, 31 May 2013 09:30:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539981/bendix-debuts-brake-pads-for-police-cars 20130531/NEWS/130539981 TROY, Mich. — Honeywell Friction Materials has unveiled a line of brake pads, called Bendix POLICE, to meet the stringent demands ... Fri, 31 May 2013 09:26:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539982/tia-releases-spanish-ets-program 20130531/NEWS/130539982 BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association has released the Spanish-language version of its Basic Earthmover Tire Service training... Fri, 31 May 2013 09:21:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539983/latin-tyre-expo-sets-speaker-agenda 20130531/NEWS/130539983 MIAMI — The organizers of the 2013 Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo are anticipating record attendance for the July 24-27 event… Fri, 31 May 2013 09:11:52 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539985/softening-scrap-tire-market-prodding-industry-to-adapt 20130530/NEWS/130539985 WASHINGTON — The recession of the past several years has changed the fundamentals of the scrap tire market in several ways, forcing the industry's key players to respond in kind, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association's chief scrap tire... Thu, 30 May 2013 15:38:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539986/goodyear-launches-eagle-sport-all-season 20130530/NEWS/130539986 PHOENIX — Goodyear launched its Eagle Sport All-Season tire May 30 during a ride-n-drive event at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix. Thu, 30 May 2013 14:50:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539987/goodyear-loses-lease-on-u-k-race-tire-unit 20130530/NEWS/130539987 BIRMINGHAM, England — Goodyear Dunlop U.K. Ltd. has lost the lease on its Fort Dunlop property in Birmingham — site of its Dunlop… Thu, 30 May 2013 11:06:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539988/this-week-in-1987-introducing-car-talk-brothers 20130530/NEWS/130539988 BOSTON (May 30, 2013) — The automotive advice has been crisp, if not blatantly tongue-in-cheek at times. Thu, 30 May 2013 10:51:53 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539990/s-c-tire-makers-create-council 20130530/NEWS/130539990 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Michelin North America Inc., Bridgestone Americas Inc. and Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. have formed… Thu, 30 May 2013 10:44:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539991/falken-offers-first-all-year-tire-geared-to-europe 20130530/NEWS/130539991 OFFENBACH AM MAIN, Germany — Falken Tire Corp. is offering its first all-season tire tailored specifically to the “complex requirements” of the European market. Thu, 30 May 2013 10:40:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539992/final-wellness-program-rules-expand-employee-protections-incentives 20130530/NEWS/130539992 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has finalized healthcare reform rules that expand non-... Thu, 30 May 2013 10:32:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539993/mitas-to-supply-oe-tires-to-agco 20130530/NEWS/130539993 PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Mitas a.s. has signed a four-year tire supply agreement extension with farm machinery manufacturer... Thu, 30 May 2013 10:30:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539994/former-epa-head-jackson-joining-apple 20130530/NEWS/130539994 RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Lisa Jackson, who led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has landed a job with Apple Inc. Thu, 30 May 2013 10:25:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539995/ali-discounting-lift-inspector-course-fee 20130530/NEWS/130539995 CORTLAND, N.Y. — The Automotive Lift Institute is offering a half-price discount on registration for its Lift Inspector Certification... Thu, 30 May 2013 10:11:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539996/myers-declares-quarterly-dividend 20130530/NEWS/130539996 AKRON — Myers Industries Inc.'s board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share, payable July 1... Thu, 30 May 2013 10:02:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539997/trucking-dominant-as-freight-mover-ata 20130530/NEWS/130539997 ARLINGTON, Va. — Trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation in the U.S., carrying more than two-thirds... Thu, 30 May 2013 09:52:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539998/50-below-upgrades-dealer-website-platform 20130530/NEWS/130539998 MILWAUKEE — Software and data solutions provider ARI Network Services Inc. has released a major upgrade to its 50 Below... Thu, 30 May 2013 09:43:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529890/bridgestone-opening-45-retail-stores-in-2013 20130529/NEWS/130529890 BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — Bridgestone Americas' retail business unit expects to open 45 tire and automotive service centers this year… Wed, 29 May 2013 16:51:38 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529891/brrrrr-white-hell 20130529/NEWS/130529891 IVALO, Finland — Among the locals and those who work there, it's known as “White Hell.” Wed, 29 May 2013 16:36:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529892/nissan-pulls-facebook-ads-amid-concerns-about-offensive-content 20130529/NEWS/130529892 DETROIT — Nissan Motor Co. has pulled advertisements from Facebook because of offensive content on the social media site. Wed, 29 May 2013 12:48:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529894/aftermarket-foundation-doubles-scholarship-support 20130529/NEWS/130529894 BETHESDA, Md. — The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has doubled its support of aftermarket education in 2013, providing... Wed, 29 May 2013 12:37:53 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529895/group-asks-feds-to-ease-new-worker-health-coverage-rule 20130529/NEWS/130529895 WASHINGTON — The American Benefits Council is asking federal regulators to ease a rule that will require employers to offer... Wed, 29 May 2013 12:19:26 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529897/pep-boys-1q-results-due-june-11 20130529/NEWS/130529897 PHILADELPHIA — Automotive aftermarket service and retail chain Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack will hold its first quarter fiscal year 2013... Wed, 29 May 2013 11:06:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529899/sri-to-acquire-dunlop-assets-in-africa 20130529/NEWS/130529899 DURBAN, South Africa — Sumitomo Rubber Industries Co. Ltd. has struck a deal with India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. for Apollo's Ladysmith... Wed, 29 May 2013 10:56:08 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529900/2-tenneco-plants-get-ford-awards 20130529/NEWS/130529900 LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Two facilities operated by automotive supplier Tenneco Inc. have been selected as winners of 2012 Ford Motor... Wed, 29 May 2013 10:55:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529902/hankook-to-expand-hungary-plant 20130529/NEWS/130529902 BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. is going ahead with the third phase expansion of its plant in Rácalmás, Hungary, committing... Wed, 29 May 2013 09:56:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529903/solvay-breaks-ground-on-silica-plant-in-poland 20130529/NEWS/130529903 WLOCLAWEK, Poland — Belgian chemicals producer Solvay S.A. broke ground recently on a $100 million plant near Wloclawek for highly... Wed, 29 May 2013 09:28:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529905/sema-to-hold-launch-pad 20130529/NEWS/130529905 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 28, 2013) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association Young Executives Network is looking for young... Wed, 29 May 2013 09:02:52 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529906/irsg-develops-sustainable-nr-plan 20130529/NEWS/130529906 SINGAPORE — The International Rubber Study Group has formed a Sustainable Natural Rubber Action Plan designed to promote the use... Wed, 29 May 2013 08:45:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529907/pirellis-f1-tire-change-could-anger-some-teams 20130529/NEWS/130529907 DETROIT — Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.'s planned changes to its race tires for the Formula 1 race in Canada next month, which involve a switch... Wed, 29 May 2013 08:40:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529908/itec-show-to-split-into-two-events 20130528/NEWS/130529908 AKRON— The International Tire Exhibition & Conference, Crain Communications Inc.'s biennial conference and trade show, is splitting into two events for 2014, with the retail and commercial tire dealer portion heading to Orlando, Fla. Tue, 28 May 2013 17:00:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529909/got-an-opinion-let-us-know 20130528/NEWS/130529909 AKRON — Have you read something in Tire Business or on tirebusiness.com that really struck a nerve? Tue, 28 May 2013 12:36:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529910/maine-gov-signs-ethanol-bill 20130528/NEWS/130529910 AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed into law legislation to prohibit the sale of gasoline containing corn-based ethanol... Tue, 28 May 2013 12:30:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529911/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130528/NEWS/130529911 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:38:07 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529912/trelleborg-adds-size-for-row-crop-tire 20130528/NEWS/130529912 FAIRLAWN, Ohio — Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc. has added a size for its TM600 row crop tire line. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:32:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529913/auto-makers-plants-too-busy-for-a-shutdown 20130528/NEWS/130529913 DETROIT — The traditional summer auto plant shutdown is quickly fading away. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:23:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529914/schrader-adds-younessi-to-board 20130528/NEWS/130529914 DENVER — Schrader International Inc. has appointed Ramin Younessi to its board of directors. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:04:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529915/trib-hosts-guess-the-pressure-contest 20130528/NEWS/130529915 LAS VEGAS — During the Great West Truck Show, the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau is encouraging attendees... Tue, 28 May 2013 10:31:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529916/apollo-taps-paracciani-to-oversee-marketing-efforts 20130528/NEWS/130529916 LONDON — Apollo Tyres Ltd. has hired Marco Paracciani as its chief marketing officer to spearhead the firm's global marketing... Tue, 28 May 2013 10:21:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529918/race-wrap-up-kanaan-finally-breaks-through-for-indy-500-win 20130528/NEWS/130529918 INDIANAPOLIS — Finally, Tony Kanaan got to victory lane in the Indianapolis 500. Tue, 28 May 2013 10:13:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529919/bridgestone-praised-in-u-k-for-carbon-emission-efforts 20130528/NEWS/130529919 WARWICK, England — Bridgestone Corp. has earned praise from the United Kingdom Freight Transport Association for its voluntary... Tue, 28 May 2013 10:01:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130528/NEWS/130529922/yokohama-plants-trees-to-help-quake-remediation 20130528/NEWS/130529922 OTSUCHI-CHO, Japan — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. planted about 5,000 trees in Otsuchi-Cho recently to help support the recovery... Tue, 28 May 2013 09:15:29 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529927/petlas-names-bitran-to-develop-americas-business 20130524/NEWS/130529927 AKRON — Turkish tire maker Petlas Tyre Industry & Trade Co. has appointed Rami Bitran, until recently general manager of BKT (USA)... Fri, 24 May 2013 14:06:26 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529926/plugged-in-ready-to-roll 20130524/NEWS/130529926 GAINSVILLE, Va.— Curry's Auto Service Inc., a growing tire and auto service dealership in Virginia and Maryland, has partnered with Automotive Research & Design L.L.C. of Port Angeles, Wash. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529928/travelcenters-opens-stop-in-ind 20130524/NEWS/130529928 DEMOTTE, Ind. — TravelCenters of America L.L.C. has opened a TA travel center/truck service facility in DeMotte, raising the number... Fri, 24 May 2013 12:27:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529930/advance-auto-q1-earnings-drop 20130524/NEWS/130529930 ROANOKE, Va.— Automotive aftermarket parts retailer Advance Auto Parts Inc. suffered an 8.8-percent drop in earnings in the quarter... Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:36 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529932/asa-opposes-parts-act 20130524/NEWS/130529932 WASHINGTON — The Automotive Service Association is part of a coalition that opposes a congressional bill that would reduce... Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529933/tire-supply-denies-involvement-in-inter-city-affair 20130524/NEWS/130529933 NEW YORK — Tire Supply of New Jersey L.L.C. has denied any involvement in a dispute Inter City Tire & Auto Center Inc. has with... Fri, 24 May 2013 10:27:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529937/sema-offering-las-vegas-hotel-discounts 20130524/NEWS/130529937 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The Specialty Equipment Market Association has secured discounted rates at more than 35 hotels... Fri, 24 May 2013 10:03:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529939/pirelli-anxious-for-new-f1-contract 20130524/NEWS/130529939 MONACO — Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. is growing increasingly frustrated with the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile at the lack.... Fri, 24 May 2013 09:26:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529942/fisker-has-potential-buyers-in-line 20130524/NEWS/130529942 DETROIT — VL Automotive and Chinese Investment Group Wanxiang are looking to buy troubled automotive manufacturer Fisker. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:01:09 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529941/askpatty-com-raising-awareness-for-ms 20130524/NEWS/130529941 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — AskPatty.com Inc., an online automotive information resource for women, has partnered with the National MS… Fri, 24 May 2013 09:16:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529943/gm-recalling-cadillac-srxs-with-possible-wheel-issue 20130524/NEWS/130529943 DETROIT — General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 2013 model-year Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles, equipped with 18... Fri, 24 May 2013 08:50:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529955/registration-opens-for-asa-arizona-convention 20130523/NEWS/130529955 PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Registration has opened for the Automotive Service Association (ASA) of Arizona's Sunrise 2013—Automotive Training Expo & Convention. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:27 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529945/tech-gets-e-award-for-export-prowess 20130523/NEWS/130529945 WASHINGTON — Tire repair materials producer Tech International Inc. has earned a President's “E” Star Award for Exports, which recognizes... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:46:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529946/aaia-backs-delay-of-catalytic-converter-decision 20130523/NEWS/130529946 BETHESDA, Md.— The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association is supporting the decision of the New York Department of... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:14:27 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529948/bernard-opens-expanded-mrt-plant 20130523/NEWS/130529948 GRANBY, Quebec — Groupe Robert Bernard has opened a $3 million facility in Granby that is considered the largest Michelin Retread… Thu, 23 May 2013 11:13:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529949/cma-breaks-ground-on-calif-dc 20130523/NEWS/130529949 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — China Manufacturers Alliance L.L.C. has broken ground on a 129,000-sq.-ft. distribution center… Thu, 23 May 2013 10:59:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529950/rnr-opens-store-in-orlando 20130523/NEWS/130529950 ORLANDO, Fla. — RNR Custom Wheel & Tire Express has opened its 10th corporate location, a four-bay, 6,700-sq.-ft. store in Orlando. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:40:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529951/nexen-partners-with-la-dodgers 20130523/NEWS/130529951 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — Nexen Tire America Inc. is partnering with the LA Dodgers to further its local marketing efforts. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:29:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529952/atlantic-tire-earns-local-small-biz-award 20130523/NEWS/130529952 CARY, N.C. — Tire and automotive repair shop Atlantic Tire & Service was honored recently as the winner of the Cary Chamber of… Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529953/atturo-adds-eight-sizes 20130523/NEWS/130529953 LAKE VILLA, Ill. — Atturo Tire Corp. continues to develop the niche SUV/4X4 market with the addition of eight sizes. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:13:27 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529954/general-brand-official-tire-of-ifa 20130523/NEWS/130529954 FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C.'s General tire brand is the official sponsor of the Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) for the 2013 season. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529956/expert-sees-relative-stability-in-sbr-prices 20130522/NEWS/130529956 SAN FRANCISCO — Good news — sort of — for tire makers and, ultimately, tire buyers. Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529958/goodyear-to-sell-retail-stores-in-new-zealand-updated 20130522/NEWS/130529958 MELBOURNE, Australia — Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres has agreed to sell its Beaurepaires and Goodyear Auto Service Centre retail… Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529957/this-week-in-1968-a-tire-companys-role-in-indy-500 20130522/NEWS/130529957 DETROIT — The evolution of passenger-car tires often begins with a company's racing division, as Goodyear, Firestone and the like... Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529959/walmart-offers-smart-o-drain-plug 20130522/NEWS/130529959 FARGO, N.D. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has begun offering Branick Industries Inc.'s Smart-O Drain Plug product at its Walmart Tire... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529960/marchionne-apologizes-for-wop-engine-comment 20130522/NEWS/130529960 DETROIT — Chrysler-Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology to an Italian-American anti-bias organization for... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:20:09 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529961/bendpak-ranger-intros-spanish-website 20130522/NEWS/130529961 SANTA PAULA, Calif. — BendPak Inc. has launched a Spanish language version of its BendPak-Ranger website to serve its ... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:11:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529962/2-congressmen-ask-treasury-for-details-on-auto-dealership-closures 20130522/NEWS/130529962 WASHINGTON — Two congressmen — one a former Ohio auto dealer and the other a Pennsylvania new- and used-car dealer — have asked the U.S. Treasury Department to release materials detailing how... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:05:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529963/uk-tire-firm-fined-after-bales-fall-on-worker 20130522/NEWS/130529963 LONDON — A Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, tire collection and recycling company has been fined after a teenage worker was seriously injured when... Wed, 22 May 2013 10:02:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529964/kost-tire-selects-50-below-website-solution 20130522/NEWS/130529964 FOREST CITY, N.Y. — Kost Tire & Auto Care Centers has selected 50 Below's Retailer First dealer website solution. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529966/goodyear-to-present-at-keybanc-conference 20130522/NEWS/130529966 AKRON — Goodyear will webcast its presentation at the KeyBanc Capital Markets' Industrial, Automotive, and Transportation Conference in Boston on May 29. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:27:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529967/analysts-believe-sbr-demand-to-be-slow-steady 20130522/NEWS/130529967 LONDON — Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) producers have reason to hope European car sales have hit the bottom, but they should expect any subsequent recovery in tire sales to be... Wed, 22 May 2013 08:46:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529987/aaia-releases-latest-factbook 20130521/NEWS/130529987 BETHESDA, Md. — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released its two major online publications, the Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2014 and... Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:23 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529968/vehicle-ownership-cost-up-2-in-past-year-aaa 20130521/NEWS/130529968 ORLANDO, Fla. — The cost to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. went up nearly 2 percent in the past year, according to AAA Inc.'s annual “Your Driving Costs” study, although the cost of tires did not change. Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529970/tia-to-host-free-hr-webinar-may-29 20130521/NEWS/130529970 BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will host a free webinar entitled “Employees with No Strings Attached” on May 29. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529980/formula-one-board-backs-ecclestone 20130521/NEWS/130529980 DETROIT — Bernie Ecclestone's position as the CEO of Formula One Group was endorsed during a board meeting in Geneva... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529981/monro-q4-fiscal-year-sales-up-profits-down 20130521/NEWS/130529981 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monro Muffler Brake Inc. suffered double-digit drops in operating and net income for the quarter and year… Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529982/bridgestone-debuts-2-tires-at-waste-expo 20130521/NEWS/130529982 NEW ORLEANS — Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has unveiled two Bridgestone tires for heavy-duty urban use. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:23:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529983/sta-hires-junod-as-director-of-racing 20130521/NEWS/130529983 INDIANA, Pa. — Specialty Tires of America Inc. has hired Scott Junod to be director of racing for its Race Tires America division. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:08:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529984/rubber-on-baseball-bat-saves-man-from-lightning-strike 20130521/NEWS/130529984 OTTAWA, Ontario — An Ontario school teacher said he survived being struck by lightning during a baseball practice, according to a report on Canadian TV News. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:51 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529986/amerityres-net-loss-worsens-in-q3 20130521/NEWS/130529986 BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Amerityre Corp.'s net loss deepened in the quarter ended March 31 despite slightly higher sales. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:35:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529988/bridgestone-wins-patent-infringement-suit-in-china 20130520/NEWS/130529988 QINGDAO, China — Bridgestone Corp. has won a design patent infringement lawsuit against a Chinese tire maker before a Qingdao court. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:40:22 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529989/sears-names-hankook-a-top-supplier 20130520/NEWS/130529989 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp. has named Hankook Tire America Corp. a 2013 Partner in Transformation... Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529991/dick-cepek-adds-12-fun-country-sizes 20130520/NEWS/130529991 STOW, Ohio — Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels is adding 12 sizes to its redesigned Fun Country radial line. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529992/other-voices-you-cant-mandate-human-behavior 20130520/NEWS/130529992 DETROIT — They are at it again in California. The mandates for zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) mean that to sell any volume there, you will need to... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529993/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130520/NEWS/130529993 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529994/senate-bill-would-end-use-it-or-lose-it-fsa-rule 20130520/NEWS/130529994 WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced in the Senate would end a decades-old Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule that requires the forfeiture of unused... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529995/mickey-thompson-offers-new-all-terrain-tire 20130520/NEWS/130529995 STOW, Ohio — Max-Trac Tire Co. Inc. has launched the all-terrain Baja ATZP3 with PowerPly three-ply sidewalls. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529996/oliver-unveils-all-position-precure-retread 20130520/NEWS/130529996 GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin North America Inc.'s Oliver Rubber subsidiary has unveiled a precure retread for regional, spread axle and on/off road applications. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:57:14 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529997/champ-bicyclist-at-kendas-autopromotec-booth 20130520/NEWS/130529997 COLUMBUS, Ohio — World Champion Italian cyclist Ivan Basso will make an appearance at the booth of Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. for the Autopromotec Show... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:47:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529998/house-once-again-votes-to-repeal-healthcare-reform-law 20130520/NEWS/130529998 WASHINGTON — For the third time, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to repeal the healthcare reform law, but it again looks highly unlikely that the Democrat-controlled Senate will follow suit. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:33:23 EST