Bridgestone Braces for Severe Business Environment
21 Feb 2010, 12:23 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Japanese tire manufacturer has recently reported its financial results for 2009 which reveal a drastic drop in net profits when compared to 2008. However, the company said it already aims recove...
Continental to Enter the Turbochargers Market
1 Feb 2010, 13:08 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Continental AG, one of the top 5 automotive parts producers in the world, is preparing to enter the turbochargers market (after a three year development stage), a segment which is becoming more and ...
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...
Porsche Approves New Winter Tires for Classic Cars
18 Nov 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German carmaker Porsche announced today it has extended its approval process for winter tires to be used in both newer and old classic cars. Simply put, owners of old Porsches will be able to fit ne...
2010 National Tire Safety Week, Set for June
9 Nov 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The ninth annual National Tire Safety Week will take place next year in June, between 6 and 12, as the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) announced today. During the Tire Week (part of RMA&#...
Volkswagen Accessories Releases Winter Tires
21 Sep 2009, 06:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Volkswagen announced today the release of its own designed winter tires, complete with light alloy rims and premium winter rubbers. The tires will be available for most of the Vo...
Pirelli Recalls PZero Corsa Tires
3 Sep 2009, 14:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / One of the biggest operator on the tire market announced today that is recalling certain products that might endanger drivers, due to some problems with the tread or belt. The products in question a...
Avon Releases New High-Performance Tires
12 Aug 2009, 14:59 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / British tire manufacturer, Avon Tyres is ready to launch on the market a new set of extreme bottom line road legal performance tires. The ZZR performance tires in question were developed in partners...
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...
New Lotus Evora to Feature Pirelli P Zero Tires
18 Jun 2009, 15:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Often referred to as the first all-new Lotus since the Elise roadster in 1995, the Evora is going to boast Pirelli P Zero Tires, the only capable tires to enhance the dynamic performance of the car....
Motorists Love Michelin, Study Finds
15 May 2009, 09:54 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Ever wondered what motorists think of their tires and if they rank them any way? Don't despair if you didn't, because J.D. Power and Associates took care of that job for you. While you sho...
Continental Brings 5 New Truck Tires to the Mid-America Trucking Show
20 Mar 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Tire manufacturer Continental unveiled the next generation of new truck tires, designed using the latest technology for improved fuel efficiency and extended mileage, during the Mid-America Truckin...
Michelin Recalls Tires Due to Missing DOT
29 Jan 2009, 16:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / When we thought we had enough on our minds dealing with economic crisis and other such shortcomings, here comes news that will further mess with your plan for a family weekend. It concerns your car....