AKRON (April 15, 2013) — Each week Tire Business tracks the top stories — a virtual "Digital Dozen" — on our website, based on readership data.
Of all the stories posted online last week at tirebusiness.com, here are the ones that drew the most interest:
• TBC seeks to expand franchise reach;
• French workers sue Goodyear over plant closing;
• Sullivan Tire buys Auburn Tire;
• As Korea gets hot, auto makers remain cool;
• Ford wants to see if smartphones can boost fuel economy;
• NASCAR, Liberty Tire launching green initiatives;
• Texting tragedy recounted by state trooper;
• KKR to acquire Alliance Tire Group;
• Car repair costs on rise — CarMD;
• Bridgestone plants achieve zero-landfill status;
• Pirelli 'reviewing' Euro mfg. structure; and
• Fla. Senate committee approves bill to repeal ethanol requirements.
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