TRIB urging members in Georgia to protest HB 981; Titan International to produce 73.5-inch OTR tire; INRIX says traffic jams are sign of improving economy.

Nevada AG drops lawsuit against Tire Works Total Car Care; Denman Tire expected to close soon; Goodyear names new president/CEO; and Web site announces best, worst places to take car for a fair price quote.

Bridgestone President, CEO participates in groundbreaking ceremony; Sears launches franchise program; TCI's Dallas warehouse roof collapses.

Goodyear's Fuel Max tire line sets company sales record; Continetal Tire North America changes its name; Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions launches national ad campaign.

The United Steelworkers union requests duties on Thai-made tires; Service Tire Truck Centers buys 16 TCI outlets; Detroit police raid four area tire shops.

Kumho Tire says work-out program for Kumho Asianic Group won't affect U.S. operations; Goodyear gives away next generation touring tires at its annual dealer meeting; and Goodyear plans to produce 63-inch OTR radial tires in the first half of 2011.

Tire companies support Haitian relief efforts; Michelin will invest $1 billion to build a tire plant in China; and the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body will create a panel to review U.S.-imposed Chinese tire tariffs.

The World Trade Organization will address China's tariff complaint; Michelin North America unveils a concept tire for electric vehicles; and a few major tire makers plan to expand their motorsports programs in 2010.

U.S. auto sales pick up in December, but fall short of 10-year average; surveyed executives say new auto technology will have an impact in 2009; and Kumho Asiana will sell some assets and focus on cutting costs.

Chinese tire imports plummet in October; U.S. tire shipments take a dive in the first half of 2009; and Ford dealers are on track to reach 600 Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers in 2010.

Alliance Tire Group wins bid for the bulk of GPX International's global distribution assets; Two groups of investors buy GPX's Canadian operations and solid tire assets; and top U.S. executives expect capital spending to increase.

The Automotive Service Association moves Automotive Service & Repair week in 2010; Several tire makers announce price increases; and Alcoa plans to close its wheel plant in Lebanon, Va.

Bridgestone is making upgrades to its plant in Quebec and boosting capacity in India; Michelin plans to build an $870 million truck tire plant in India; and an Ontario tire recycler is building a plant to be used to microwave scrap tires.

Several tire and equipment makers introduce new products at the SEMA Show; American Pacific Industries partners with China's Good Friend Tire Co.; Schrader International develops programmable TPMS sensor; and TIA updates its TPMS Relearn Chart.

Scott Beasley takes home the 2009 Tire Dealer Humanitarian Award; the Rubber Manufacturers Association forecasts a drop in tire shipments in 2009; and Goodyear decides to drop its Republic associate brand.

GPX International Tire Corp. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while Alliance Tire and a group of investors look to buy some of its assets; Goodyear plans to add 63-inch OTR tires to its product line; and Goodyear and Titan post third quarter results.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs bill banning lead wheel weights in the state; Goodyear will close its Spartanburg, S.C., plant by year-end; and Pirelli Tire North America and Sumitomo Rubber Industries hike tire prices.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs bill to use state funds to pay for tire recycling projects in Mexico; Pep Boys has agreed to buy Florida Tire; and a law firm launches a consumer Web site dealing with tire defects and safety.

Bob Sumerel Tire sells its retail operations in order to expand its commercial business; Michelin launches a global advertising campaign; and Cooper Tire plans to ramp up capacity at its plant in Texarkana, Ark.

Monro Muffler Brake buys Tire Warehouse Central for $34 million; Snider Tire will acquire Consolidated Tires before the end of 2009; STA antitrust lawsuit against Hoosier Racing is dismissed; and several tire makers are staying home from SEMA.

The fallout in the tire industry continues from President Obama's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese tire imports; tire dealers look to new media to market their businesses; and Titan could soon have its first European plant

The tire industry, United Steelworkers and China's government react to President Obama's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese tire imports; Goodyear Chairman Robert Keegan highlights innovation; and contract talks proceed

Two retreaders make news with one opening a new plant and another switching processes; more details emerge about Goodyear's tentative pact with the union; and a study reveals a contradiction about attitudes toward vehicle maintenance

Goodyear secures a tentative contract with the United Steelworkers; a Missouri dealership marks its 70th anniversary; and Cheng Shin Rubber buys out Toyo Tire's minority stake in a joint venture

Bridgestone retakes the top spot as the largest global tire maker; Town Fair Tire celebrates a victory in court; and Titan looks to install pressure and temperature sensors on its 63-inch radial OTR tires

Michelin North America inks a tentative pact with the union as other tire makers continue talks; a little noticed clause in this year's economic stimulus bill is creating headaches for dealers; and Midas looks to grow its tire business

As the deadline approaches for a decision on tariffs on Chinese tire imports, both sides make their cases; domestic auto makers ask for an exception to the tariffs; and Goodyear relaunches a brand

Cooper Tire reports improved second quarter results; Hennelly Tire/The Tire Choice continues toward its goal of 35 stores by 2010; and Lex Brodie's Tire makes a green pitch to its customers

Chairman Robert Keegan discusses Goodyear's second quarter results; Green Diamond looks to revamp its manufacturing and image; and Monro has a positive outlook for the rest of the fiscal year

Carlisle Tire consolidates some production in Jackson, Tenn.; a Firestone Complete Auto Care store in New Orleans re-opens; and car dealers look at strategies to recoup lost service sales

Specialty tire maker Denman Tire explores its options; a California tire age bill is dropped by sponsors; and major tire makers work on new contracts with the United Steelworkers

Right to Repair supporters get some good news and bad news; the trucking industry takes stock in the midst of a down year; and two tire makers announce regional investments

Big 10 Tire Stores Inc. finds a buyer in its bankruptcy; the U.S. International Trade Commission opts for imposing duties on tire imports from China instead of quotas; and Pep Boys plans an expansion

Tire industry groups respond to two proposed government regulations covering tire labeling and tire dealers, and Chinese tire makers look for new markets as the U.S. considers import quotas.

The International Trade Commission votes in favor of a United Steelworkers' petition seeking to limit Chinese tire imports; Goodyear completes final tests for upcoming NASCAR race; and a car dealer makes inroads in the tire business.

The Rubber Manufacturers Association wraps up its 8th--and largest--National Tire Safety Week; the "Cash for Clunkers" bill passes another hurdle; and tire dealers add stores.

The United Steelworkers and various tire distributors make their cases for and against the union's petition to limit Chinese tire imports; tire makers react to GM's bankruptcy filing; and one segment remains a bright spot in the tire industry

A group sets out to defeat the United Steelworkers' effort to limit tire imports from China; Monro to buy 26 retail stores; and Goodyear looks to sell more businesses.

Michelin cuts capital expenditure budget in half; An NHTSA report shows TPMS is effective; Tire Kingdom Internation drops its Fate brand; and a Lang Marketing Resources report shows the amount of vehicles per service bay is increasing.

Michelin settles with state attorneys general about a fuel-efficiency ad; another retreader switches operations; and Goodyear discusses plans for one of its brands.

The owners of Suburban Tire Auto Care Centers lead a tour of the dealership's newest store in Chicago. They're billing it as the world's greenest tire store, and they describe many of its energy-efficient features, from major new systems to simple improvements other dealers can make.

American Tire Distributors closes some of Am-Pac Tire Distributors' distribution centers as part of integration efforts; Goodyear looks at its options after losing an appeal; and tire makers' first quarter results show a tough period.

The USW petitions the government to limit consumer tire imports from China and one importer reacts; Tire Kingdom hits a milestone and plans more; and a longtime industry player retires.

Michelin will close its Opelika, Ala., tire plant; Bridgestone will boost capacity at its plant in Wuxi, China; The American Truck Associations releases study on U.S. freight tonnage; and Evans Tire offers "buy 2, get 2 free" deal.

Big 10 Tire Stores files for bankruptcy protection, closes 21 stores; more on Snider Tire's decision to change its retread operations; and a dealership recovers from a destructive fire.

The software companies offering $1 million "bailouts" report on their progress so far; the Nevada attorney general sues to stop a tire dealer from operating in the state; and wrangling over a tax case involving Town Fair Tire continues.

Reports track declines in the global and North American tire makets, but the American Trucking Associations notes a small uptick in U.S. truck tonnage. Also, Tire Business publisher Crain Communications Inc. announces a new tire trade show.

Two more software companies offer their products to dealers to stimulate the economy; the RMA predicts a big drop in tire shipments in 2009; and a marketing firm outlines how tire dealers can benefit from car dealers closing.

Continental A.G. will close a passenger tire plant in France to align capacity with falling demand; ASA Tire Systems elaborates on its "tire dealer bailout package"; and Midas Inc. looks to tires to improve its profitability.

Jack Williams Tire Co. signs sales agreements with two tire makers as part of a five-year growth and expansion plan; another tire maker reports a loss for 2008; and General Motors hopes to give consumers more confidence to buy its vehicles.

Tire Centers L.L.C. adds 40 warehouses, giving it coverage of 95 percent of the U.S.; some states including North Carolina reconsider their vehicle inspection laws; and some tire makers report big drops in their 2008 financial results.

Goodyear announces plans to cut 5,000 jobs worldwide this year after reporting a loss in 2008; Cooper Tire and Kenda end their marketing and distribution agreement; and tire dealers in Wisconsin and Illinois may be close to a settlement with the EPA.

American Tire Distributors' CEO Dick Johnson announces his retirement; Goodyear executives discuss their outlook on the recession; and a tire industry marketing executive joins a dealer consulting group.

Bauer Built reorganizes the management of its tire division in a succession planning move; Hercules Tire & Rubber names a new CEO; and two tire makers announce production cutbacks.

Continental makes several changes in its rubber and tire businesses; North Carolina awards state contracts to three retreaders, ending its single-contract practice; and retreaders look to cope with the recession.

Bridgestone Americas will end consumer tire production at its LaVergne, Tenn., plant and reduct truck tire production; a NHTSA report weighs new vs. retreaded medium truck tires; and a lawsuit over Michelin's Pax run-flat tire system is resolved.

Tire makers re-evaluate their 2009 motorsports plans in light of the slumping economy; a congresswoman introduces a bill to penalize states that don't have vehicle inspection laws; and a major auto show could be cancelled this year.

Titan International moves its Freeport, Ill., plant to a "rolling shutdown" schedule after laying off 83 workers; Les Schwab cuts 65 in Prineville, Ore.; and auto makers plan programs to jump start new car sales.

ATD buys Am-Pac Tire Distributors for $75 million; tire industry groups look ahead at legislative and regulatory outlook for 2009; and wholesalers are uncertain about the coming year.

Cooper Tire will close its plant in Albany, Ga., and an analyst reviews what effect the move will have on its profitability; Dill recalls 2 million tire valve stems; and we review top newsmakers from 2008.

The bad economic news continues in the tire industry with layoffs, potential closures and falling shipments; one dealer shares some of his tips for surviving a recession; and Mavis Discount Tires grows its retail reach.

Carlisle Tire & Wheel Co.'s Bowdon, Ga. tire plant burns down; Goodyear scales back production at iNew York Dunlop plant; American Tire Distributors' net income quadruples in third quarter; Michelin adapts wheel design for use on NASA moon rover.

Tireco sues Canadian distributors over its exclusive rights to Nankang-made products, and TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield and President Dan Beach discuss the association's standing.

Yokohama tire named an editors choice winner by Popular Mechanics; Nitto launches new tire; parting scenes from the show.

Larry Morgan and Terry Westhafer are inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame; Francois Michelin and Joe Esco named historical contributors; and Cooper announces a joint development pact.

Attendance at the show starts slow but seems to pick up; Hankook announces a new marketing campaign; and Continental launches a new General tire.

Burnham E. Neal is the 2008 Tire Dealer Humanitarian of the Year award winner. The award, sponsored by Tire Business, recognizes a tire dealer or retreader who contributes to his or her community.

Exhibitors get ready for the 2008 SEMA Show ahead of its opening.

Tire Business ranks the largest retail tire dealerships in North America and determines which are still in the hands of the founding family. Cooper elaborates on its plans to conduct a capacity study of its four U.S. plants

Find out which tire makers won't be at this year's SEMA Show and why; Bridgestone/Firestone promotes its new green tire to dealers; and ATD buys Gray's Wholesale in Texas

The financial meltdown causes uncertainity for the automotive aftermarket and dealers; Tire Business compares its dealer rankings for its 25th anniversary; and Special Projects Reporter Bruce Davis reflects on his 25 years at Tire Business.

This full-length video features excerpts from Tire Business' interview with tire dealer legend T.J. Foord, founder of Kal Tire.

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GPX examines its global strategy in light of tariffs on Chinese-made OTR tires; a tire maker looks to sell new brands in North America; Goodyear gets ready for 2009 NASCAR series; and two marketing groups solicit Tirecraft dealers.

The results of TB's annual ranking of global tire makers; Conti's acceptance of Schaeffler Group's takeover bid; tire makers' expectations for the rest of 2008; Vee Rubber's plans for North America; and Goodyear's plan to close 92 stores.

A Double Coin senior executive is removed from his position in China; dealers in Wisconsin and Illinois are told by the EPA they may have to pay for some cleanup costs for a 2005 tire fire; and raw material costs are affecting Chinese tire makers.

Jim Micali reflects on his career as he retires from Michelin; former Bandag CEO Martin Carver forms a consulting company; a German company ups its bid for Conti; and BFS keeps its tech center in Akron.

ACCC refines its image for its 20th anniversary; former Tirecraft officials may bid for parts of the bankrupt dealership; the U.S. Commerce Department rules on Chinese subsidies for OTR tires; and a Canadian marketing group gains steam

Tech International expands its valve stem recall; Goodyear to invest nearly $2 billion in plants; dealers share their efforts to go green; and Cedar Bend Tire cleans up from the Midwest floods.