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Michelin lays down green challengeBy Brad Dawson
Video: Industry responds to proposed government rules; Chinese tire makers look for new markets
Goodyear looks to better results at NASCAR Sprint Cup Allstate 400By William Schertz
> Letter: Tire quotas would hurt, not help, economy
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> TBC supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand charity
> SEMA members select chairman-elect, add four to board
> Sun Capital sells Big 10 Tires to — itself
> Aftermarket sales expected to rebound in 2010
> Video: June 22 Tire Business News Minute
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> Video: June 1 Tire Business News Minute
> Photo Gallery: Conti's 2009 Gold dealer trip
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> Audio Story: BFS' John Gamauf talks about retirement
> Photo Gallery: New tires launched at Goodyear dealer meeting
> Photo Gallery: Cars shine at Chicago Auto Show
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> Conti raises stake in Ecuadorian tire maker
> Sumitomo sets up Falken Tyre Europe
> Bridgestone expects to break even in ’09
> Goodyear to draw back production at Union City plant
> Sun Capital sells Big 10 Tires to — itself
> Pep Boys rolling out service-only stores
> Tire coalition reacts to ITC ruling
> Aftermarket sales expected to rebound in 2010
> Group urges ‘take a friend to a race’ in August
> Bridgestone, Kumho announce recalls
> Ford to be featured auto maker at SEMA
> Survey: Retailers more bullish about Web biz
> It’s Danica mania
> Robby Gordon protests SCORE decision to yank Baja 500 win
CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2009) — Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. has released its Trail Grappler M/T off-road tire, designed to blend the off-road performance of its Mud Grappler tire with the on-road comfort of the Terra Grappler.
Conti raises stake in Ecuadorian tire maker
CUENCA, Ecuador (July 2, 2009) — Continental Tire North American Inc. (CTNA) has increased its ownership of Compania Ecuatoriana del Caucho S.A. (Erco) to a majority stake and plans to use the company as a base to expand its presence throughout the Andean region.
Sumitomo sets up Falken Tyre Europe
KOBE, Japan (July 2, 2009) — Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. has established Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, a tire sales company in Offenbach, Germany, to expand sales of Falken- and Ohtsu-branded replacement tires in Europe.
TBC supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand charity
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2009) — TBC Retail Group will support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation — a charity that raises money to support research in curing childhood cancer — throughout July at its 1,221 Tire Kingdom, National Tire & Battery, Merchant’s Tire and Big O Tires outlets nationwide.
SEMA members select chairman-elect, add four to board
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 2, 2009) — Members of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) elected Paul “Scooter” Brothers of COMP Performance to serve as its chairman-elect for the next two years beginning Aug. 1.
Tire coalition reacts to ITC ruling
WASHINGTON (July 1, 2009) — The American Coalition for Free Trade in Tires, representing six tire importers/marketers opposing the recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decision to impose duties on Chinese tires, claims the action could hurt both small businesses and consumers.
Sun Capital sells Big 10 Tires to — itself
WILMINGTON, Del. (July 1, 2009) — Sun Capital Partners Inc. has sold Big 10 Tire Stores Inc.—which has been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since April—to itself, more or less.
Aftermarket sales expected to rebound in 2010
BETHESDA, Md. (July 1, 2009) — A new industry report predicts automotive aftermarket sales will rebound next year by 4.5 percent.
Crain’s AutoWeek mag launches nationwide radio program
DETROIT (June 30, 2009) — Car enthusiast magazine AutoWeek hit the country’s airwaves on June 27 with the launch of AutoWeek Radio, providing listeners with the latest news, opinions, car reviews and racing updates in a light, insightful style.
Group urges ‘take a friend to a race’ in August
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 30, 2009) — As part of “Motorsports Awareness Month” in August, the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is again promoting its “Take a Friend to a Race” program to introduce the sport to a new audience.
Pep Boys rolling out service-only stores
PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2009) — Pep Boys–Manny, Moe & Jack plans to open 15 auto service-oriented stores this year and 20 to 40 more next year as part of a strategy to broaden the firm’s reach with smaller specialty stores.
Bridgestone, Kumho announce recalls
WASHINGTON (June 30, 2009) -- Bridgestone Americas Inc. and Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. are voluntarily recalling tens of thousands of tires because of possible safety defects.
SEMA to host Internet symposium
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 29, 2009) — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is providing automotive professionals a chance to learn about conducting business via the Internet during its SEMA Internet Symposium Aug. 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
Opposing sides react to ITC remedy decision on Chinese tire imports
WASHINGTON (June 29, 2009) -- The United Steelworkers union was pleased and tire distributors disappointed with the U.S. International Trade Commission’s majority recommendation June 29 to slap three years of duties on Chinese passenger and light truck tire imports.
ITC votes for duties, not quotas, on Chinese-made tires
WASHINGTON (June 29, 2009) — The majority of U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) commissioners have voted to impose duties, rather than quotas, on passenger and light truck tires made in China and imported into the U.S.
Pelmar now distributor for Cincinnati Retread
RAMAT-HASHARON, Israel (June 26, 2009)—Pelmar Engineering Ltd. is now the worldwide distributor of retread and recycling systems for Cincinnati Retread Systems Div. (CRS) of American Manufacturing & Equip. Inc.
Ohio Senator introduces $30 billion clean energy bill for auto suppliers
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2009) — Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced a bill to create a $30 billion revolving loan program to help auto parts suppliers and other small and mid-sized manufacturers to retool for the clean energy industry.
Morris Tire hosts second annual donation campaign
LEESVILLE, La. (June 26, 2009) — Morris Tire Service’s Leesville location is once again collecting school supplies for local children in its second annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign, running July 1 to Aug. 6.
Hankook introduces e3 tire technology for truck tires
LAS VEGAS (June 26, 2009) — Hankook Tire America Corp. unveiled its e3 technology branding for its commercial truck tire line June 25 during the Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas.
Investigators: Whalen Tire fire not arson
BUTTE, Mont. (June 25, 2009) — Local fire department officials have been unable to determine what caused a fire June 11 that destroyed Whalen Tire Inc.’s main warehouse in Butte, but the fire marshal has ruled out arson.
Goodyear names Ohio company fleet of year winner
AKRON (June 25, 2009) — Goodyear has named Westerville, Ohio-based Exel its 2008 Wingfoot Fleet of the Year award winner.
Lex Brodie´s promotes three
HONOLULU (June 25, 2009) — Lex Brodie’s Tire Co. has promoted Scott Williams to president and John Kelly to vice president of operations at the Honolulu-based tire dealership. David Sands, who served as president since 2006, continues as CEO.
ArvinMeritor divests ownership stakes in 2 chassis businesses
TROY, Mich. (June 25, 2009) — ArvinMeritor Inc. has reached agreements to divest its entire ownership stakes in two joint ventures in its light vehicle chassis business.