Michelin to Return to Formula One in 2011 - Report
2 Apr 2010, 12:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Formula One is set to debut a new tire war starting the 2011 season, as emerged after the latest meeting of the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) in Sepang, later today. Bernie Ecclestone also at...
Michelin Presents Smart Jumper Cables
22 Mar 2010, 09:04 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Trying to jump start your car has just became easier, as Michelin launched its new Smart Jumper Cable. With these new cables, the driver will be able to avoid sparking or shorting which can result i...
Tire Producers Plan Expansion in the Chinese Market
25 Feb 2010, 10:28 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Top global tire producers are currently developing expansion plans for the Chinese market, as they are willing to take full advantage of sustained growth posted by the world’s largest auto mar...
F1 to Push for Bridgestone Stay in 2011
23 Feb 2010, 10:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As the new Formula One season approaches, supremo Bernie Ecclestone is already preparing the 2011 edition of the championship. And the first thing that he needs to take care of when talking about th...
Michelin Gets Tire Manufacturer of the Year Award
17 Feb 2010, 14:18 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Michelin did not have such a bad year in 2009, though the world’s second largest tiremaker announced that its profit decreased by 71 percent in 2009 as a result of falling sales and increasing...
Michelin Launched Pilot Sport 3
15 Feb 2010, 13:12 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Drivers in need of some serious grip should know that Michelin launched its Pilot Sport 3, which will replace the current Pilot Exalto and Pilot Sport 2 ranges. The new model is supposed to combine ...
Michelin Profit Down 71% in 2009
12 Feb 2010, 13:28 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Michelin, the world’s second largest tiremaker, announced that its profit decreased by 71 percent in 2009 as a result of falling sales and increasing reorganization costs. The company&rsquo...
Venturi Volage Concept Showcased at NAIAS 2010
26 Jan 2010, 10:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The result of the collaboration between Venturi Automobiles and Michelin, the Volage concept was showcased at this year’s North American International {Ad}Auto Show (NAIAS). The Volage benefit...
Magneti Marelli Acquires New Factory
19 Jan 2010, 13:58 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Magneti Marelli’s US arm, Magneti Marelli Suspensions USA, LLC, has expanded its business by acquiring the International Steel Solutions plant in Pulaski, Tennessee. The company will use th...
Bosch Closes its UK Cardiff Plant: 900 Jobs Axed
15 Jan 2010, 18:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Bosch will close its Cardiff UK automotive electrical components plant at the end of 2011 cutting up to 900 jobs, just-auto.com reported. The factory’s situation has previously been analyze...
Michelin Shuts Down Japanese Ota Plant
15 Jan 2010, 14:22 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Michelin has decided to close its plant in Ota Japan, which currently employees 380 people, as just-auto.com reports. The factory will be closed in July after several measures destined to increas...
2011 Michelin Design Competition Theme Announced
11 Jan 2010, 14:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new design challenge is revving up, Michelin announced today at NAIAS. The 2011 Michelin Challenge Design (MCD) theme has been revealed, giving entrants a chance to share their transportation conc...
Michelin I-Spy Books Are Back for Christmas
8 Dec 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / For the first time since 2002, the popular Michelin I-Spy books from the 1950s and 60s will be available again, just in time for Christmas. The iconic book collection was created by Charles Warrell...
Global Road Safety Initiative, Phase Two
23 Nov 2009, 15:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Four automotive companies, Chevrolet, Michelin, Renault and Shell, have decided to partner in the second phase of the Global Road Safety Initiative (GRSI), the biggest endeavor taken by private enti...
Pirelli Also Refuses F1 Deal
5 Nov 2009, 09:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Goodyear and Michelin, another important player in the tire manufacturing market has declined to enter the Formula One championship in 2011. Japanese tire maker Bridgestone this week confirmed...
Goodyear, Michelin Refuse F1 Return
4 Nov 2009, 11:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone announcing their withdrawal from Formula One Championship at the end of 2010, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) needs to speed up in finding a...
Pirelli Considering WRC Quit
4 Nov 2009, 10:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Bridgestone, another important tire manufacturer announced it may quit a FIA-sanctioned competition in the near future. While the Japanese tire manufacturer already announced it will no longer...
World's Fastest Land Rover Defender - Michelin Shoed
14 Oct 2009, 09:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It is known that tires are used to protect the wheel and to enable better vehicle performance, so they can really make the difference when it comes to snatch a world speed record. This time, a Miche...
Michelin Looking to Expand Russian Operations
13 Oct 2009, 13:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Tire manufacturer Michelin is looking to establish a new unit in Russia that would be in charge of operations in the local markets plus other 11 other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent St...
Harley-Davidson Gets New Original Tires from Michelin
26 Jul 2009, 13:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The new MICHELIN Scorcher “31” tire has just been unveiled by the French tyre manufacturer, an original product developed in partnership with Harley-Davidson. These new tires are exclusi...