Nokian Is Adding Capacity for Passenger Tires
Nokian Tyres plc is increasing production capacity for passenger car tires at its factory in Nokia, Finland, by approximately 30%. The tire maker will hire 80 new employees and run nine additional shifts each week.
Vogue Promotes $75 Summer Rebate
Vogue Tyre and Rubber Co. is rolling into summer with a consumer rebate for purchases of a set of four Vogue Signature V Black tires.
Goodyear's Laura Thompson Will Retire in 2019
Laura Thompson, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., plans to retire in the first quarter of 2019.
Triangle Tyre's Chairman Ding Dies at 69
Triangle Tyre Co. Ltd. announced that Ding Yuhua, executive chairman and director of the board, died unexpectedly on the morning of June 13, 2018. He was 69 years old.
Hankook Designs an OE Tire Specifically for the BMW SUV X3
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. and the BMW Group are partnering on the new BMW SUV X3. Hankook will supply the vehicle with its Ventus S1 evo2 and winter I*cept evo2 tires.
OTC Updates Bravo 3.1.1 Diagnostics Software
OTC Tools has released the Bravo 3.1.1.9 Evolve and 3.1.1.10 Encore diagnostic software, the latest major updates to its diagnostic tools. The updates include new features and expanded diagnostic capabilities and increased vehicle coverage.
Falken Invests in Its Dealers With Falken Academy
A year ago Falken Tire Corp. was investing its money into marketing itself as the Official Tire of Major League Baseball. This year, the tire maker is spending that money on independent tire dealers.
Registration Opens for SEMA Battle of the Builders
Builders who have a car or truck displayed at the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, held Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, can bring added exposure to their vehicles and the products that make their builds unique by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition online.
Successful Ninth Latin Tyre Expo Held in Panama
The ninth annual Latin Tyre Expo showcased nearly 200 international tire and retread manufacturers and distributors who met and connected with buyers over the course of the three-day event.
Bolt On Technology Shops Reach the 15 Million Photo Mark
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then the number of words represented by more than 15 million photos would surpass 15 billion. The number of repair shops using the Mobile Manager Pro automotive software solution recently reached that milestone, according to Bolt On Technology LLC.
Atturo Expands Its On- and Off-Road Horizons in Europe
Atturo Tire Corp. is a specialist producer and supplier of tires dedicated to the SUV, crossover, 4x4 and light truck sectors. Based in Waukegan, Ill., the enterprising American company still found time to support the first Tire Cologne show in Europe.
Yokohama Showcases Its Products in Style at Tire Cologne
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. supported the first Tire Cologne show in Cologne, Germany, in an eye-catching and professional fashion. Its booth highlighted the company’s total commitment to the manufacture and on-going development of premium car, winter and "hobby" tires.
Big O Tires Store in Arizona Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Big O Tires in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., is celebrating its 25th year within the Big O organization. The company has the largest physical footprint of any Big O Tires store in the southwestern U.S., the company reports.
Triangle Introduces a Specialty Trailer Tire, the TR653 ST
A new specialty trailer radial, the Triangle TR653 ST, is available from Triangle Tire USA. The company is backing the TR653 ST with a 60-day total satisfaction guarantee and free one-year road hazard replacement warranty.
NGK Makes Changes in Executive Management Team
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A) Inc. has made changes in its executive management team.
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