http://www.tirebusiness.com/section/news http://www.tirebusiness.com en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 06:19:48 EST 10 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/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/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/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/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/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 http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519909/tw-cites-growth-potential-for-michelin-switch-update 20130517/NEWS/130519909 OKLAHOMA CITY — T&W Tire Inc.'s decision to ally itself with Michelin Commercial Service Network and Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) was based on... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519907/del-nat-volunteers-turn-tires-into-trees 20130517/NEWS/130519907 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A volunteer team composed of employees, their families and friends from Del-Nat Tire Corp., collected... Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519906/tire-intelligence-a-one-stop-shop-for-tire-pricing-competitive 20130517/NEWS/130519906 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite its name, it's not a secret spy agency or a clandestine CIA operation. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519908/lotus-boss-upset-at-f1-tire-change 20130517/NEWS/130519908 DETROIT — Not surprisingly, Lotus team principal Eric Boullier has expressed his frustration at Pirelli S.p.A.'s decision to... Fri, 17 May 2013 12:40:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519910/danica-patricks-nascar-cup-season-so-far-a-flop 20130517/NEWS/130519910 DETROIT— So far this season, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie Danica Patrick has won… Fri, 17 May 2013 11:18:26 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519911/guinness-record-set-on-conti-tires 20130517/NEWS/130519911 GREENVILLE, S.C. — BMW Performance Center instructor Johan Schwartz set a Guinness World Record for longest sustained drift May 11 at the… Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519912/myers-wins-employee-safety-award 20130517/NEWS/130519912 AKRON — Myers Industries Inc. has been awarded an Inside Business Manny Award as a safety leader in the manufacturing industry. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:56:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519913/tenneco-re-elects-board-members 20130517/NEWS/130519913 LAKE FOREST, Ill. — At its annual meeting, automotive supplier Tenneco Inc.'s shareholders re-elected eight members to the company's board of directors. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519915/sema-names-4-to-hall-of-fame 20130517/NEWS/130519915 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has selected four automotive industry stalwarts for induction into its Hall of Fame. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:38 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519916/thailand-sets-price-for-nr 20130517/NEWS/130519916 BANGKOK — Trying to prevent fluctuation in the price of natural rubber (NR), Thailand's Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has set a price of... Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:16 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519917/50-below-website-sales-rise 20130517/NEWS/130519917 MILWAUKEE — Business software solutions marketer ARI Network Services Inc. reported a rise in sales in March for its 50 Below subsidiary's dealer website. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:46:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519919/apollo-tyres-lands-quality-award 20130517/NEWS/130519919 GURGAON, India — Apollo Tyres Ltd.'s Chennai, India, plant has won the platinum (first) prize in the large-size category of the… Fri, 17 May 2013 09:23:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519918/yokohama-is-technical-partner-on-gran-turismo 20130517/NEWS/130519918 TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., has become a technical partner for “Gran Turismo6,” the latest version of the racing video game series. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40:09 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519920/committee-moves-mccarthys-epa-nomination-to-full-senate 20130516/NEWS/130519920 WASHINGTON— In a second attempt to approve the nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency,... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:46:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519921/nhtsa-confirms-new-deputy-considers-push-for-automatic-braking 20130516/NEWS/130519921 WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed David Friedman as its new deputy administrator. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:22 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519923/conti-updates-logo-enhances-message 20130516/NEWS/130519923 HANNOVER, Germany — Continental A.G. has changed the look of its logo, making its prancing horse more stylized, and strengthened the use of the new corporate tagline "The Future in Motion." Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519924/hankook-chairman-makes-forbes-billionaire-list 20130516/NEWS/130519924 NEW YORK — Hankook Tire Co. Inc. Chairman Cho Yang-Rai has joined the ranks of the world's billionaires club, according to Forbes… Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519925/gm-to-rebadge-nissan-delivery-vans-for-chevy 20130516/NEWS/130519925 NASHVILLE — General Motors Co. is turning to Nissan Motor Co. to put Chevrolet dealers into the small cargo van market. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:57:27 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519927/employers-turn-to-penalties-to-drive-wellness-participation-study 20130516/NEWS/130519927 CHICAGO — Employers are taking an ever-harder line with their workforces when it comes to incentivizing engagement in health and wellness management... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519928/aftermarket-to-grow-3-4-annually-aaia-aasa 20130516/NEWS/130519928 BETHESDA, Md. — The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry should grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion… Thu, 16 May 2013 10:39:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519929/lawsuit-claims-defects-in-ford-3-5-liter-v-6-ecoboost-engine 20130516/NEWS/130519929 DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is being sued by three vehicle owners in Ohio because of alleged defects in the auto maker's six-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519930/bosch-boosts-sales-in-n-a 20130516/NEWS/130519930 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Strong auto parts sales contributed to an 8.2-percent jump in 2012 sales for Bosch Group in North America… Thu, 16 May 2013 09:57:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519931/survey-consumers-ready-for-new-tech-ideas-in-cars 20130516/NEWS/130519931 DETROIT — A new survey about what vehicle consumers want and don't want suggests that the auto industry is lagging… Thu, 16 May 2013 09:53:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519932/bauer-built-awards-6-scholarships 20130516/NEWS/130519932 DURAND, Wis. — Bauer Built Inc. has selected six high school students, children or grandchildren of Bauer Built employees, to... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:44:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519933/falken-to-launch-summer-travel-tire-promo 20130516/NEWS/130519933 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Falken Tire Corp. plans to target consumers considering summer travel trips or who otherwise... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130516/NEWS/130519934/exhibitor-guidebook-available-for-sema-show 20130516/NEWS/130519934 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — In preparation for its annual trade show this fall, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has.... Thu, 16 May 2013 09:26:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519938/-post-tariffs-surge-in-chinese-tires-brands 20130515/NEWS/130519938 AKRON — The expiration last September of the three-year run of elevated tariffs on Chinese passenger and light truck tires triggered an immediate resurgence in shipments of consumer tires to the U.S. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:33 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519935/bridgestone-to-break-ground-on-biorubber-center 20130515/NEWS/130519935 MESA, Ariz. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. will break ground May 16 on its Biorubber Process Research Center in Mesa, where it… Wed, 15 May 2013 14:11:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519936/report-f1-boss-ecclestone-charged-with-bribery-in-germany 20130515/NEWS/130519936 DETROIT — Formula One group CEO Bernie Ecclestone has been charged in Germany in relation to the Gerhard Gribkowsky bribe affair, according to... Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519937/aeolus-bringing-car-lt-tires-to-u-s 20130515/NEWS/130519937 PASADENA, Md. — China's Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd., recognized primarily in the Americas for its truck and OTR tires, has broadened its... Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519940/sttc-denies-allegations-in-inter-city-suit 20130515/NEWS/130519940 BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Service Tire Truck Centers Inc. is denying all claims and allegations of wrongdoing asserted in a lawsuit... Wed, 15 May 2013 11:13:58 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519941/merlin-franchisees-in-ill-add-stores 20130515/NEWS/130519941 ST. CHARLES, Ill. — Merlin 200,000 Miles Shop franchisees Dolph Young and Timothy Williams have expanded their businesses in… Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519942/cma-hires-two-fleet-mgrs 20130515/NEWS/130519942 MONROVIA, Calif. — China Manufacturers Alliance L.L.C. (CMA has hired industry veterans John Ramaika and Tom Rozuk to be regional… Wed, 15 May 2013 10:17:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519943/nhtsa-investigates-ford-super-duty-for-steering-problem 20130515/NEWS/130519943 WASHINGTON — Federal U.S. safety officials are investigating about 340,000 of Ford Motor Co.'s 2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty… Wed, 15 May 2013 09:59:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519944/personnel-matters-hhs-approves-new-health-insurance-approach 20130515/NEWS/130519944 SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will continue to operate its two-year-old health insurance exchange for small employers, while the federal government will start one for... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:48:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519945/calif-man-wins-gt-radial-tires-at-bugstock 20130515/NEWS/130519945 COSTA MESA, Calif. — Howard Glasky's trip to the recent Bugstock 2013 in Costa Mesa proved fruitful. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:39:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519946/schrader-gets-tenn-industry-of-year-award 20130515/NEWS/130519946 SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. — Schrader International Inc. has received the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year Award for its... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:29:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519947/all-companies-should-look-at-environmental-insurance-study 20130515/NEWS/130519947 CHICAGO — Organizations that do not purchase dedicated environmental insurance policies frequently are not fully covered, or covered at all, in the event of a loss. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:23:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519948/ata-praises-ntsb-impaired-driving-recommendations 20130515/NEWS/130519948 WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations Inc. has praised the new National Transportation Safety Board report calling for… Wed, 15 May 2013 09:16:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519949/monro-to-report-4q-earnings-may-21 20130515/NEWS/130519949 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Automotive repair chain Monro Muffler Brake Inc. will release fiscal 2013 fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, May 21. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:12:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519951/new-evonik-silica-plant-for-brazil 20130515/NEWS/130519951 ESSEN, Germany — Evonik Industries A.G. is planning to build a precipitated silica plant in Brazil, with production to begin by 2015. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:02:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519953/jewelry-designer-makes-rings-for-tire-enthusiasts 20130514/NEWS/130519953 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One is purely decorative in nature and the other is purely functional, but Brian Bergeron would argue that jewelry and tires share a lot of commonalities, especially when the two are combined. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:49:07 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519966/lanxess-opens-bladder-plant-in-brazil 20130514/NEWS/130519966 PORTO FELIZ, Brazil — German synthetic polymers producer Lanxess A.G. has opened a $13.5 million plant in Porto Feliz for butyl… Tue, 14 May 2013 09:53:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519952/pirelli-to-revise-f1-tire-construction 20130514/NEWS/130519952 MILAN, Italy — Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., responding to criticism from Formula 1 teams of its 2013 F1 tire offerings, is redesigning its… Tue, 14 May 2013 17:07:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519954/nhtsa-grants-pirelli-petition-over-mislabeled-tires 20130514/NEWS/130519954 WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted a three-year-old Pirelli Tire L.L.C. petition for… Tue, 14 May 2013 14:09:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519955/snap-on-acquires-challenger-lifts 20130514/NEWS/130519955 KENOSHA, Wis. — Tool and equipment maker Snap-on Inc has acquired Challenger Lifts Inc. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:49 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519956/inter-city-tire-suing-michelin-sttc 20130514/NEWS/130519956 NEWARK, N.J. — Inter City Tire & Auto Center Inc., with its affiliated Inter City Retread Inc. business, are suing Michelin North America Inc. and... Tue, 14 May 2013 11:38:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519958/fix-a-flat-maker-wins-patent-infringement-suit 20130514/NEWS/130519958 SAN FRANCISCO — Accessories Marketing Inc. and Sealant Systems International Inc., which manufacture and market Slime and... Tue, 14 May 2013 11:05:14 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519957/schaeffler-to-end-conti-investment-accord 20130514/NEWS/130519957 FRANKFURT — Schaeffler A.G., the largest shareholder of Continental A.G., is ending a “mutual investment” agreement between the two.... Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:51 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519959/apollo-promotes-kramer-vaczi 20130514/NEWS/130519959 ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Apollo Vredestein B.V. has named Michiel Kramer, area export manager for East Europe since 2009... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:52:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519960/sema-show-registration-open 20130514/NEWS/130519960 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has opened registration for the... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:40:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519962/chrysler-recalls-jeep-grand-cherokee-commander 20130514/NEWS/130519962 DETROIT— Chrysler Group L.L.C. is recalling more than 295,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs in the U.S. for an electrical problem… Tue, 14 May 2013 10:22:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519961/autonettv-boosts-sales-of-lobby-tvs-digital-tools 20130514/NEWS/130519961 AMERICAN FORK, Utah — AutoNetTV Media Inc., a producer of automotive service and repair video content for shop waiting rooms, said... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:23:26 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519963/mpg-needs-spur-more-gear-speeds 20130514/NEWS/130519963 DETROIT — In March, luxury maker Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. proudly told an audience at the Geneva auto show that it would soon bring to market... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:17:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519964/tirestamp-adds-fleet-tire-maintenance-services 20130514/NEWS/130519964 ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — TireStamp Inc., a supplier of tire asset management systems for commercial fleets, has unveiled three tire maintenance... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:13:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130514/NEWS/130519967/worlds-greatest-features-dill-air-controls 20130514/NEWS/130519967 OXFORD, N.C. — Dill Air Controls Products L.L.C., a producer of sensors and tools for tire pressure monitoring system, is part of the current edition… Tue, 14 May 2013 09:49:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519972/atd-reports-q1-operating-net-losses 20130513/NEWS/130519972 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc. reported operating and net losses for the quarter ended March 31, despite 5.8-percent higher sales. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:13:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519973/dunlop-marking-125-years-of-pneumatic-tires 20130513/NEWS/130519973 BIRMINGHAM, England — Goodyear Dunlop Europe is marking the 125th anniversary of the invention of the pneumatic tire with a 125th... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:04:33 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519974/dsp-adding-multi-store-owners-20-group 20130513/NEWS/130519974 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Dealer Strategic Planning Inc.is planning to form a 20 group exclusively for store owners with multiple... Mon, 13 May 2013 13:44:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519975/nhtsa-looks-into-chrysler-mazda-vehicles 20130513/NEWS/130519975 WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is checking into 2006 Chrysler Group and 2009 Mazda vehicles in response... Mon, 13 May 2013 13:39:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519978/new-sema-garage-open-for-business 20130513/NEWS/130519978 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The Specialty Equipment Market Association has launched an effort to provide manufacturers... Mon, 13 May 2013 12:03:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519980/scheme-helps-uk-garages-highlight-proper-tire-disposal 20130513/NEWS/130519980 WHITE COLNE, England— Auto repair shops and tire retailers across the United Kingdom should now be able to demonstrate their ... Mon, 13 May 2013 11:51:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519981/progress-in-auto-maker-supplier-relations-stalls 20130513/NEWS/130519981 DETROIT — John Henke is a tough grader. The CEO of Planning Perspectives Inc. in suburban Detroit says North America's six major auto... Mon, 13 May 2013 10:34:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519982/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130513/NEWS/130519982 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:59:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519983/why-sears-sees-salvation-in-servers 20130513/NEWS/130519983 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears has a new strategy for its weakest stores: replace shoppers with servers. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:53:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519984/littlefield-to-speak-in-italy-at-autopromotec-2013 20130513/NEWS/130519984 BOLOGNA, Italy — Roy Littlefield, executive vice president of the Tire Industry Association, will be a featured speaker at Autopromotec 2013 in Bologna. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:12:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130519986/cooper-declares-165th-straight-quarterly-dividend 20130513/NEWS/130519986 FINDLAY, Ohio — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:09:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519987/discount-tire-michelin-earn-harris-poll-brand-honors 20130510/NEWS/130519987 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Discount Tire/America's Tire and Michelin have earned Harris Poll EquiTrend brand of the year honors from Harris Interactive Inc. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:06:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519991/y-tire-adds-conti-to-retread-mix 20130510/NEWS/130519991 LOS ANGELES— Y Tire Sales Inc. of Los Angeles, a long-time traditonal mold-cure truck tire retreader, has added ContiTread... Fri, 10 May 2013 11:12:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519988/asa-is-victim-of-employee-theft 20130510/NEWS/130519988 COLLEYVILLE, Texas — The Automotive Service Association was a victim of theft earlier this year by an employee, who has since been... Fri, 10 May 2013 13:20:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519990/liberty-disputes-kumhos-assertions-on-recall 20130510/NEWS/130519990 WASHINGTON — Liberty Tire Recycling L.L.C. is defending itself against claims by Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. that it sold thousands... Fri, 10 May 2013 11:41:56 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519992/pirelli-q1-earnings-sales-fall 20130510/NEWS/130519992 MILAN, Italy – Pirelli & C. S.p.A. suffered drops in operating and net income for the quarter ended March 31 as the company suffered... Fri, 10 May 2013 11:07:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519993/mam-to-begin-trading-on-nasdaq 20130510/NEWS/130519993 TANKERSLEY BARNSLEY, England — MAM Software Group Inc.'s common stock will begin trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:51:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519994/toyo-adds-contingencies-for-nasa-enduro-series 20130510/NEWS/130519994 CYPRESS Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Inc. is broadening its open tire contingency program with the National Auto Sport Association to include the group's... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:44:44 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519995/yulex-ua-collaborate-on-guayule-improvement 20130510/NEWS/130519995 PHOENIX — Biomaterials developer Yulex Corp. is giving the University of Arizona a five-year, $3 million grant to work on breeding and... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:16:58 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519996/aaia-offers-free-health-care-webinar-may-15 20130510/NEWS/130519996 BETHESDA, Md. — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) will host a free webinar on the impacts of... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:12:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519997/trib-actn-to-tout-retreading-benefits-in-video 20130510/NEWS/130519997 FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) is joining forces with the American Commercial Tire Network (ACTN) to develop... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:07:26 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519998/yokohama-sales-profits-drop-in-q1 20130510/NEWS/130519998 TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. suffered double-digit drops in operating and net income in the quarter ended March 31 on weakening... Fri, 10 May 2013 08:49:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509905/goodyear-christens-new-global-headquarters 20130509/NEWS/130509905 AKRON — Goodyear christened its new global headquarters May 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company executives and employees, along with state, county and city officials and the media. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:14:38 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509906/cooper-nets-record-q1-operating-profit 20130509/NEWS/130509906 FINDLAY, Ohio — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported record first quarter operating profit of $96.7 million, despite a 12.5-percent drop in sales... Thu, 9 May 2013 14:30:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509907/tia-issues-enviro-best-management-practices 20130509/NEWS/130509907 BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association has issued new Best Management Practices in five environmental areas important... Thu, 9 May 2013 13:12:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509908/republicans-boycott-nomination-vote-for-epa-head 20130509/NEWS/130509908 WASHINGTON — All eight Republicans who sit on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) refused to show up today... Thu, 9 May 2013 13:03:08 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509909/royal-tire-adds-location-in-n-d 20130509/NEWS/130509909 ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Royal Tire Inc. has opened a commercial service location in Williston, N.D., to help it reach customers… Thu, 9 May 2013 09:46:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509910/bridgestone-reports-18-earnings-growth-in-q1 20130509/NEWS/130509910 TOKYO — Bridgestone Corp. reported an 18.1-percent improvement in operating income in the quarter ended March 31 to $806.9 million… Thu, 9 May 2013 09:38:11 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509911/sema-targeting-emerging-technology 20130509/NEWS/130509911 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The Specialty Equipment Market Association said its SEMA Street Performance Council (SPC) is evolving to focus on helping... Thu, 9 May 2013 09:34:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509913/toyo-official-tire-of-mfest 20130509/NEWS/130509913 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has been named the official tire of MFest. Thu, 9 May 2013 09:21:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130509/NEWS/130509914/weak-tire-market-contributes-to-lanxess-sales-decline 20130509/NEWS/130509914 LEVERKUSEN, Germany — A weak market, particularly in the tire and automotive industries, were blamed as sales for Lanxess A.G. declined by 12 percent to... Thu, 9 May 2013 08:47:33 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509915/gravalos-to-head-pirelli-mexico 20130508/NEWS/130509915 SILAO, Mexico — Pirelli Tire North America has appointed Tom Gravalos CEO of Pirelli Neumaticos S.A. in Mexico, overseeing… Wed, 8 May 2013 14:07:03 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509916/kumho-back-in-black-for-fiscal-2012 20130508/NEWS/130509916 SEOUL, South Korea —Kumho Tire Co. Ltd. posted net income of $116.2 million for fiscal 2012, reversing a net loss from… Wed, 8 May 2013 11:31:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509918/toyo-malaysia-plant-completed 20130508/NEWS/130509918 PERAK, Malaysia — Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has completed work on its $260 million passenger and light truck tire plant… Wed, 8 May 2013 11:21:51 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509919/new-goodyear-service-to-help-utility-restoration-crews 20130508/NEWS/130509919 AKRON — Goodyear recently launched the Goodyear Storm Priority service, a new fleetHQ program designed to help keep utility trucks up and running... Wed, 8 May 2013 11:10:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509920/3-organizations-join-irsg-panel-of-associates 20130508/NEWS/130509920 SINGAPORE — JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp., Nynas Pte. Ltd. and the Indonesian Rubber Research Institute are the newest members of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG). Wed, 8 May 2013 11:08:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509921/conti-expands-soccer-sponsorships 20130508/NEWS/130509921 FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas will become the official sponsor and official tire of U.S. Soccer's Men's, Women's… Wed, 8 May 2013 11:02:29 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509922/bridgestone-earns-energy-rebates-at-tenn-plant 20130508/NEWS/130509922 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas has earned a $350,000 rebate from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Nashville Electric Service… Wed, 8 May 2013 10:42:17 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509923/nitto-intros-uhp-line-for-cuvs-suvs 20130508/NEWS/130509923 CYPRESS, Calif. — Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. has launched the NT421Q, an all-season ultra-high-performance tire line for the CUV and SUV replacement tire market. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:34:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509924/republicans-launching-another-push-to-repeal-healthcare-law 20130508/NEWS/130509924 WASHINGTON — Republican leaders in the House of Representatives say they will make a new effort to repeal the 2010 healthcare reform law. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:26:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509925/s-c-battery-recycler-recognized-for-water-recycling 20130508/NEWS/130509925 FLORENCE, S.C. — The American Academy of Environmental Engineers has honored a battery recycling facility owned by Johnson Controls Inc.,... Wed, 8 May 2013 10:21:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509926/advance-auto-parts-1st-qtr-results-due-may-23 20130508/NEWS/130509926 ROANOKE, Va. — Automotive aftermarket parts retailer Advance Auto Parts Inc. will report its first quarter results before the market opens on Thursday, May 23. Wed, 8 May 2013 08:45:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509928/kumho-seeks-to-recover-recalled-tires-updated 20130507/NEWS/130509928 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. has reissued and expanded a recall notice from last summer, covering nearly... Tue, 7 May 2013 11:38:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509929/conrads-testing-car-wash-as-new-profit-center 20130507/NEWS/130509929 COPLEY, Ohio — When Conrad's Tire Service Inc. opened its 34th retail store, in Copley, in early April, the dealership had enough property to add a new profit center to the operation — an automated car wash. Tue, 7 May 2013 10:55:16 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509927/senate-passes-internet-sales-tax-bill-update 20130507/NEWS/130509927 WASHINGTON — By a 69-27 vote, the U.S. Senate has passed S. 743, the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would require online... Tue, 7 May 2013 12:33:32 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509934/conti-sticks-with-13-forecast-despite-difficult-q1 20130507/NEWS/130509934 HANNOVER, Germany — Despite reporting lower operating earnings and sales in the quarter ended March 31, Continental A.G…. Tue, 7 May 2013 10:05:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509933/kenda-swings-for-fences-with-cincy-reds 20130507/NEWS/130509933 COLUMBUS, Ohio — American Kenda Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. has renewed its partnership with the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Tue, 7 May 2013 10:14:15 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509931/yokohama-entering-2nd-phase-of-tree-planting 20130507/NEWS/130509931 TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. will implement tree planting on May 18 in support of a plan to create “Forests That Protect Lives.” Tue, 7 May 2013 10:37:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509932/fla-used-tire-bill-doa 20130507/NEWS/130509932 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida legislature adjourned May 3 without passing the model used tire bill developed and supported by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). Tue, 7 May 2013 10:17:55 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509935/ohio-epa-grants-for-litter-cleanup-tire-collection 20130507/NEWS/130509935 COLUMBUS, Ohio —- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a total of $527,670 to 45 communities across the state to help clean up litter and collect unused tires. Tue, 7 May 2013 09:45:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509936/goodyear-hits-137-on-fortune-500 20130507/NEWS/130509936 AKRON —The Fortune 500 has been released and Goodyear lands at 137 with sales of $21 billion. Tue, 7 May 2013 09:32:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509937/vw-plans-fuel-saving-10-speed-transmission 20130507/NEWS/130509937 DETROIT — Volkswagen A.G. is developing a 10-speed dual-clutch transmission to help reduce fuel consumption in its vehicles, CEO Martin Winterkorn said. Tue, 7 May 2013 09:24:57 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130507/NEWS/130509938/travelcenters-adds-first-rhode-island-location 20130507/NEWS/130509938 WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America L.L.C. (TA), operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, has acquired and rebranded its only travel center in Rhode Island. Tue, 7 May 2013 09:22:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509946/bosch-expands-tools-diagnostic-range 20130506/NEWS/130509946 BROADVIEW, Ill. — Bosch Group has expanded the diagnostic capabilities of its Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) aftermarket scan tool to provide... Mon, 6 May 2013 09:34:05 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509940/bkt-taps-casalbore-as-president-of-u-s-unit 20130506/NEWS/130509940 FAIRLAWN, Ohio — BKT Tires USA Inc. has hired Carl Casalbore to be president of its U.S. operations, effective May 6. Mon, 6 May 2013 10:18:54 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509939/senate-poised-to-pass-marketplace-fairness-act 20130506/NEWS/130509939 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has scheduled an early-evening vote May 6 for S. 743, the Marketplace Fairness Act, which... Mon, 6 May 2013 12:06:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509942/apollo-makes-thailand-its-asean-hub 20130506/NEWS/130509942 BANGKOK — Apollo Tyres Ltd. has opened a sales office in Bangkok that will be the Indian tire maker's hub of operations for Southeast… Mon, 6 May 2013 10:13:29 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509943/ramona-tire-enacts-employee-distracted-driving-policy 20130506/NEWS/130509943 HEMET, Calif. — Pledging its commitment to the fight against distracted driving, Ramona Tire & Automotive Service Centers has enacted a policy... Mon, 6 May 2013 10:05:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509944/sales-of-high-profit-pickups-surging 20130506/NEWS/130509944 DETROIT — The rate of auto sales in the U.S. in April rate was the lowest since October, but the parade of high-margin pickups… Mon, 6 May 2013 09:54:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509945/canadian-tire-to-open-app-factory 20130506/NEWS/130509945 TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. plans to open a “Canadian Tire Cloud Computing Centre” in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in October. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:42:11 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509947/trelleborg-ag-tires-enter-mexico-market 20130506/NEWS/130509947 FAIRLAWN, Ohio — Trelleborg Wheel Systems Inc. has entered the Mexico market with the introduction of its Maximo R1 radial tires and Agro-industrial line TH400. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:26:34 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509948/tenneco-annual-meeting-webcast-may-15 20130506/NEWS/130509948 LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Automotive supplier Tenneco Inc. will hold its annual meeting of stockholders at 10 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 15. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:18:38 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509949/bridgestone-consolidates-nokian-shareholding 20130506/NEWS/130509949 NOKIA, Finland — Bridgestone Europe N.V. will transfer its 5-percent stake in Nokian Tyres P.L.C. to parent Bridgstone Corp. on May 7… Mon, 6 May 2013 09:15:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509950/del-nat-adds-2-staffers 20130506/NEWS/130509950 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Del-Nat Tire Corp. has named Mike Burns marketing manager and Nicole Lau staff accountant. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:08:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509951/goodyear-wins-honda-quality-award 20130506/NEWS/130509951 AKRON — Honda of America has names Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America as a recipient of a supplier award. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:05:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509952/chinas-synthetic-rubber-capacity-nears-4-million-tons 20130506/NEWS/130509952 DUBLIN, Ireland — China's synthetic rubber (SR) capacity reached 3.9 million metric tons in 2012, and production hit the 3.85 million market. Mon, 6 May 2013 09:02:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509953/time-to-refresh-sears-updating-showrooms 20130503/NEWS/130509953 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Sears Automotive Group is set to begin refreshing the first 40 showrooms of its more than 750 automotive centers nationwide with an eye on improving the overall customer experience. Fri, 3 May 2013 16:01:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509954/yokohama-promotes-3-execs 20130503/NEWS/130509954 FULLERTON, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has promoted three executives to senior management positions. Fri, 3 May 2013 14:33:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509955/11-excuses-cops-have-heard 20130503/NEWS/130509955 DETROIT — “Everyone else was doing it,” and “I had to go to the bathroom” extend beyond excuses used in a kindergarten classroom ... Fri, 3 May 2013 13:24:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509956/trelleborg-inks-dealer-in-mexico 20130503/NEWS/130509956 MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc. has signed Neumáticos Muevetierra of Mexico City as a… Fri, 3 May 2013 12:16:13 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509957/bridgestone-names-boggs-motorsports-director 20130503/NEWS/130509957 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has hired Lisa Boggs, a racing industry public relations and promotion... Fri, 3 May 2013 11:23:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509958/u-s-adds-165000-jobs-in-april 20130503/NEWS/130509958 WASHINGTON — U.S. nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000 in April, and the unemployment rate inched down... Fri, 3 May 2013 11:17:37 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509959/dobbs-tire-opens-40th-store 20130503/NEWS/130509959 COLLINSVILLE, Ill.— Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc. recently opened its 40th retail store… Fri, 3 May 2013 11:11:33 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509960/atd-trican-close-rtd-acquisition 20130503/NEWS/130509960 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc.'s TriCan Tire Distributors Inc. subsidiary has closed its… Fri, 3 May 2013 11:06:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509961/toyo-supporting-anaheim-ducks-for-stanley-cup 20130503/NEWS/130509961 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is again supporting the Anaheim Ducks while the hockey team is in pursuit of its second Stanley Cup. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:50:27 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509962/conti-rolls-out-all-season-general-altimax 20130503/NEWS/130509962 UVALDE, Texas — Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C. has previewed the General Altimax RT43, a new all-season touring tire,... Fri, 3 May 2013 10:24:42 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509964/napa-rayloc-updates-replacement-brake-pad-formulas 20130503/NEWS/130509964 ATLANTA — Rayloc, a division of Genuine Parts Co., has upgraded all its lines of replacement disc brake pads with modern, advanced friction formulas. Fri, 3 May 2013 09:58:54 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509965/gm-picks-goodyears-for-14-silverado-sierra 20130503/NEWS/130509965 AKRON — General Motors Co. has selected various Goodyear tires as OE fitments for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra... Fri, 3 May 2013 09:43:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509966/kumho-tire-again-wins-red-dot-design-award 20130503/NEWS/130509966 ESSEN, Germany — For the second year in a row, a tire from Kumho Tire Co. Ltd. has won a Red Dot Design... Fri, 3 May 2013 09:20:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509967/new-irs-affordability-proposal-excludes-wellness-discounts 20130503/NEWS/130509967 WASHINGTON — Wellness discounts offered by employers are taking a hit under new IRS regulations. Fri, 3 May 2013 09:15:22 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509968/fla-senate-approves-anti-ethanol-bill 20130503/NEWS/130509968 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — By a 33-1 vote, the Florida Senate has approved H.B. 4001, a bill to repeal the state's requirement that... Fri, 3 May 2013 09:07:11 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509969/gas-stations-settle-hurricane-sandy-gouging-claims 20130503/NEWS/130509969 NEW YORK — Some 25 New York regional gas stations settled claims worth $167,850 that they engaged in price gouging in the aftermath... Fri, 3 May 2013 09:02:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509974/ali-lift-inspector-certification-deadlines-near 20130502/NEWS/130509974 CORTLAND, N.Y. — The Automotive Lift Institute has announced May 20 is the deadline to register for the Lift Inspector Certification... Thu, 2 May 2013 10:55:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509973/n-y-investment-firm-buys-arnco-pathway 20130502/NEWS/130509973 NEW YORK — Arsenal Capital Partners, a New York-based investment group, has acquired Pathway Polymers and Arnco Inc., both producers... Thu, 2 May 2013 11:06:43 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509970/asa-asks-texas-members-to-support-franchise-bill 20130502/NEWS/130509970 AUSTIN, Texas — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking its Texas members to write their state legislators in support of Substitute House Bill 500... Thu, 2 May 2013 12:14:12 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509971/atd-changes-look-corporate-message 20130502/NEWS/130509971 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Tire Distributors Holdings Inc. has redesigned and contracted its logo to just the initials “ATD”… Thu, 2 May 2013 11:44:30 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509972/dtm-extends-hankook-tire-deal-til-2016 20130502/NEWS/130509972 NEU ISENBURG, Germany — The organizers of the DTM German Touring Car Championship have extended the series' race tire… Thu, 2 May 2013 11:35:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509975/u-s-judge-sentences-couple-to-jail-for-stealing-gm-trade-secrets 20130502/NEWS/130509975 DETROIT — A Michigan couple found guilty of stealing General Motors Co. trade secrets related to hybrid-car technology was ... Thu, 2 May 2013 10:46:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509976/pirelli-pit-stop-challenge-scores-at-kwik-fit 20130502/NEWS/130509976 BURTON UPON TRENT, England — A Pirelli-equipped Williams Formula 1 car was a popular attraction at the recent Kwik-Fit UK... Thu, 2 May 2013 10:05:59 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509978/cooper-springing-for-savings-event 20130502/NEWS/130509978 FINDLAY, Ohio — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has launched a spring savings event on select Cooper-brand tires. Thu, 2 May 2013 09:58:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509979/asa-of-mich-launches-member-website 20130502/NEWS/130509979 LANSING, Mich. — The Automotive Service Association's Michigan chapter has launched a “members only” community website and... Thu, 2 May 2013 09:47:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509980/eu-drivers-negligent-about-tire-maintenance-bridgestone 20130502/NEWS/130509980 BRUSSELS — The number of European motorists driving with underinflated or worn tires soared by 25 percent in 2012, according to a survey... Thu, 2 May 2013 09:41:52 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130502/NEWS/130509982/trib-names-2-new-board-members 20130502/NEWS/130509982 FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has added two new members to its board of directors... Thu, 2 May 2013 09:28:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509984/tbc-hockenson-in-ihnken-leaving 20130501/NEWS/130509984 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. --- TBC Corp. has hired Markus Hockenson, a senior vice president for Advance Auto Parts Inc... Wed, 1 May 2013 22:03:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509985/u-s-rd-center-plays-vital-role-in-hankooks-growth 20130501/NEWS/130509985 UNIONTOWN, Ohio — Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:37:31 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509987/all-eyes-on-lampert-at-sears-annual-meeting 20130501/NEWS/130509987 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Today is a day of reckoning for Sears Holdings Corp., as the company hosts its annual shareholder,,, Wed, 1 May 2013 13:21:14 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509986/teams-set-with-indy-500-around-corner 20130501/NEWS/130509986 INDIANAPOLIS — May 1, known as “May Day” in some circles, happens to be a symbolic day in IndyCar racing. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:40:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509988/yokohama-1st-in-china-oe-tire-satisfaction-survey 20130501/NEWS/130509988 TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has earned a No.1 ranking in the 2012 China Original Equipment Tire Satisfaction Index Study, carried... Wed, 1 May 2013 12:08:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509989/ramona-opens-store-no-16-preps-no-17 20130501/NEWS/130509989 COSTA MESA, Calif. — Ramona Tire & Service Centers has opened a remodeled retail store in Costa Mesa, its 16th store in… Wed, 1 May 2013 11:27:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509990/toyo-named-bimmerfests-official-tire 20130501/NEWS/130509990 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has been named the official tire of Bimmerfest for 2013. Wed, 1 May 2013 11:11:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509991/big-plans-bad-karma-how-fisker-fell-apart 20130501/NEWS/130509991 WASHINGTON — At last week's politically charged congressional hearing on the troubles of Fisker Automotive, Rep. Jim Jordan... Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509992/other-voices-proposals-for-auto-makers-to-help-limit-distracted 20130501/NEWS/130509992 DETROIT — Here's a big thank you to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:46 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509993/wheel-broker-using-text-messaging-search-system 20130501/NEWS/130509993 PICO RIVERA, Calif. — 1-800EveryRim.com, an OEM factory wheel broker, recently added a system allowing text messaging to search for stock. Wed, 1 May 2013 10:47:54 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509994/many-dont-know-healthcare-reform-law-status-kaiser 20130501/NEWS/130509994 MENLO PARK, Calif. — More than three years after President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), public confusion about... Wed, 1 May 2013 10:06:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509995/myers-q1-profit-falls-despite-sales-increase 20130501/NEWS/130509995 AKRON — Myers Industries Inc.'s first quarter net earnings fell 21.1 percent to $7.88 million despite an 8.1-percent jump in sales to $214.9 million. Wed, 1 May 2013 10:02:48 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509996/conti-tire-testing-facility-recognized-by-international-jury 20130501/NEWS/130509996 HANOVER, Germany — Continental A.G.'s weather-independent Automated Indoor Braking Analyzer (AIBA) tire testing facility has picked up an award. Wed, 1 May 2013 09:57:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509997/gao-questions-epas-ability-to-evaluate-harmful-chemicals 20130501/NEWS/130509997 WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) plans for evaluating potentially harmful chemicals under current law are unclear and may be unrealistic and impractical, according to a report issued... Wed, 1 May 2013 09:52:06 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509998/mam-software-adds-bonilla-to-sales-team 20130501/NEWS/130509998 ALLENTOWN, Pa. — MAM Software Inc. has appointed Lou Bonilla as business development executive for its VAST Division. Wed, 1 May 2013 09:47:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130501/NEWS/130509999/goodyear-to-officially-open-new-hq-may-9 20130501/NEWS/130509999 AKRON — Goodyear will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 9 for its new global headquarters, with a number of politicians and business representatives on hand to mark the occasion. Wed, 1 May 2013 09:41:16 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439983/theyre-boston-strong 20130430/NEWS/130439983 BOSTON — Paul Sullivan wasn't certain what he heard when two bombs detonated within seconds of each other April 15 during the 2013 Boston Marathon. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:35:29 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439984/got-an-opinion-let-us-know 20130430/NEWS/130439984 AKRON — Have you read something in Tire Business or on tirebusiness.com that really struck a nerve? Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:01:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439985/fla-used-tire-bill-attached-to-transportation-legislation-update 20130430/NEWS/130439985 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State Bill 1588, a bill to outlaw the sale of unsafe used tires, has been added as a provision to a larger transportation bill that... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:08:00 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439986/former-gm-exec-joining-nascar 20130430/NEWS/130439986 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has named Eugene (Gene) Stefanyshyn vice president, innovation and racing development... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:44:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439987/recession-driving-diy-auto-repair-automd-com 20130430/NEWS/130439987 CARSON, Calif. — The economic outlook may be easing a bit, but that has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs by do-it-yourselfers... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:05:11 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439988/u-s-dutch-firms-partner-on-dandelion-rubber-project 20130430/NEWS/130439988 CARLSBAD, Calif. — Kultevat L.L.C. has agreed to collaborate with KeyGene N.V., a Dutch biotech company, for the production... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:26:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439989/fla-house-approves-bill-to-eliminate-ethanol-requirement 20130430/NEWS/130439989 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Legislation to repeal the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in Florida contain a percentage of ethanol... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:15:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439990/cornerstone-laid-for-bridgestone-thai-otr-plant 20130430/NEWS/130439990 RAYONG, Thailand — Bridgestone Corp. executives laid the cornerstone April 29 for the company's newest factory… Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:46:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439991/charlotte-mayor-foxx-nominated-as-dot-secretary 20130430/NEWS/130439991 WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has nominated Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte, N.C., to be the 17th secretary of transportation... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:43:51 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439992/trelleborg-becomes-tire-supplier-for-nacco 20130430/NEWS/130439992 VILLA ADRIANA, Italy — Trelleborg Wheel Systems S.p.A. has become the preferred and approved supplier of industrial tires... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:36:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439993/chrysler-profit-tumbles-on-costs-of-product-launches 20130430/NEWS/130439993 DETROIT — Chrysler Group L.L.C.'net income fell 65 percent to $166 million in the first quarter as costs of two large product... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:28:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439994/travelcenters-opens-2-truck-stops 20130430/NEWS/130439994 WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America L.L.C., operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers, has opened two 24-hour... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:25:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439995/tenneco-q1-profits-soar-80-as-revenue-falls-slightly 20130430/NEWS/130439995 LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Tenneco Inc., the supplier of emission-control and ride-control systems, reported sharply higher first-quarter profits. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:15:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439996/snap-on-declares-quarterly-dividend 20130430/NEWS/130439996 KENOSHA, Wis. — Snap-on Inc.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:12:19 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130430/NEWS/130439997/asa-automotive-infoexpo-in-sept 20130430/NEWS/130439997 MERRIMACK, N.H. — Software provider ASA Automotive Systems will host its annual user conference, “InfoExpo 2013,” Sept. 21-25 at the... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:06:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429941/rnr-employee-rescues-dogs-from-burning-car 20130429/NEWS/130429941 DAYTONA, Fla. — An employee of an RNR Cusom Wheels & Tire Express store in Daytona is being hailed as a hero for rescuing... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:43:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429929/yrc-plant-in-miss-could-quadruple-over-time 20130429/NEWS/130429929 WEST POINT, Miss. — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s plan for a truck tire plant in West Point eventually could reach four times… Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:39:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429937/mercedes-technology-tracked-alleged-boston-bombers 20130429/NEWS/130429937 BOSTON — Carjacking a Mercedes-Benz M class proved to be a critical mistake for the alleged Boston Marathon bombers. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:34:10 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429938/tb-editorial-evaluate-equipment-upgrades 20130429/NEWS/130429938 AKRON — As every business owner and consumer knows, computers, smartphones and similar devices constantly need updating—whether for faster programming or for better-performing apps. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:32:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429939/pathway-publishes-white-paper-on-tire-industry-sustainability 20130429/NEWS/130429939 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Pathway Polymers Inc. recently published a white paper on “sustainability in the tire industry,” dealing... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:25:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429940/top-tb-web-stories-heres-what-youre-reading 20130429/NEWS/130429940 AKRON — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual “Digital Dozen” — on our website, based on readership data. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:03:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429942/nissan-recalling-13-altimas-to-check-spare-tire-pressures 20130429/NEWS/130429942 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America Inc. is voluntarily recalling 123,308 Nissan Altimas, 2013 model year, to inspect… Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429946/ari-named-1-of-wisconsins-fastest-growing-public-firms 20130429/NEWS/130429946 MILWAUKEE — Business software solutions marketer ARI Network Services Inc. has been recognized as one of Wisconsin's fastest... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:53:08 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429944/adjustable-pension-plan-design-begins-to-gain-converts 20130429/NEWS/130429944 MCLEAN, Va. — A new pension plan design that allows employers to drastically reduce their risk while still providing lifetime income... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:15:02 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130429/NEWS/130429945/tweel-earns-silver-edison-award 20130429/NEWS/130429945 CHICAGO — Group Michelin's non-pneumatic Tweel tire/wheel combination earned a Silver Award at the 2013 Edison Awards… Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:06:18 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130428/NEWS/130429948/-hankook-q1-earnings-up-sales-down-slightly 20130428/NEWS/130429948 SEOUL, South Korea — Hankook Tire Co.Ltd. reported a 10.4-percent gain in operating income in the quarter ended March 31... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:26:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429949/-miss-legislators-approve-yokohama-incentives 20130426/NEWS/130429949 JACKSON, Miss.— The Mississippi Legislature, meeting in extraordinary session today, overwhelming approved a package of economic incentives worth... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:42:40 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429964/yokohama-to-build-truck-tire-plant-in-mississippi 20130426/NEWS/130429964 TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has picked east central Mississippi as the site for a $300 million truck and bus tire plant it plans... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:12:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429952/tia-sets-training-tour-date-in-rochester 20130426/NEWS/130429952 BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association has added a tour date to its 2103 Certified Automotive Training Service Instructor... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:08:04 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429951/anatomy-of-a-used-tire-bill-rmas-efforts-gaining-traction 20130426/NEWS/130429951 WASHINGTON — Like any good lobbying effort, it's a game that usually requires a lot of push and pull action — and the Rubber Manufacturers Association's efforts on behalf of state bills regulating the sale of used tires have not been an... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:27:41 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429953/michelin-adds-truck-tire-retread 20130426/NEWS/130429953 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Michelin North America Inc. has added two commercial tire products to its portfolio, a dual trailer tire and a “Michelin-on... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:57:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429955/goodyear-earnings-up-sales-down 20130426/NEWS/130429955 AKRON — Goodyear reported higher operating and net income for the quarter ended March 31 despite 12.3-percent lower sales. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:20 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429959/nhtsa-favors-disabling-texting-web-browsing 20130426/NEWS/130429959 WASHINGTON — Federal regulators, moving to curb distracted driving, issued final voluntary safety guidelines today that would disable... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:15:47 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429958/-usw-goodyear-conclude-talks-til-june 20130426/NEWS/130429958 CINCINNATI — The United Steelworkers union has completed a week of contract talks with Goodyear and will resume discussions in June... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:46:35 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429957/automotive-catalog-professionals-earn-certification 20130426/NEWS/130429957 BETHESDA, Md. — The University of the Aftermarket recently bestowed Automotive Catalog Professional graduation certificates..... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:53:50 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429960/formula-e-does-electric-donut-in-la 20130426/NEWS/130429960 DETROIT — Do race cars have to roar or can they click and whirr? Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:11:28 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429961/schrader-to-open-tpms-plant-expansion 20130426/NEWS/130429961 SPRINGFIELD, Tenn.— Schrader International Inc. will cut the ribbon May 1 on a $10 million expansion of capacity for tire pressure monitoring... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:08:01 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429965/2010-iowa-verdict-vs-cooper-upheld 20130425/NEWS/130429965 DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a $32.8 million jury verdict from 2010 against Cooper Tire… Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:59:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429966/titan-earnings-fall-despite-higher-sales 20130425/NEWS/130429966 QUINCY, Ill. — Titan International Inc. reported lower operating and net income for the quarter ended March 31 despite… Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:49:58 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429967/plaza-tire-marks-50th-anniv-by-refreshing-outlet-update 20130425/NEWS/130429967 CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Plaza Tire Service Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2013, with plans to make significant changes to its original, 50-year-old... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:44:45 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429968/other-voices-mobile-website-will-help-increase-sales 20130425/NEWS/130429968 AKRON — More people on the planet own a mobile phone (5.1 billion) than own a toothbrush (4.2 billion). Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:33:24 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429969/imi-debuts-loose-nut-indicator 20130425/NEWS/130429969 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — International Marketing Inc (IMI) has introduced Checkpoint, a point-to-point loose nut indicator for commercial vehicle wheels. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:29:21 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429970/kenda-launches-green-technology-tire 20130425/NEWS/130429970 TAIPEI, Taiwan — Kenda Rubber Co. Ltd. has unveiled the Kenda KR 30, a “green energy” touring tire that the Taiwanese tire maker said offers... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:23:39 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429971/autozone-recognizes-top-suppliers 20130425/NEWS/130429971 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Automotive parts retailer AutoZone Inc. recently recognized Spectra Premium Industries as its 2013 Vendor of the Year and… Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:12:25 EST http://www.tirebusiness.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429972/meineke-acquires-walts-auto-care-centers 20130425/NEWS/130429972 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Meineke Car Care Centers Inc. has acquired Walt's Auto Care Centers, a chain of 19 car repair shops in Washington and Idaho... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:03:28 EST