New HP Tyre ZT5 from Avon for Small and Medium Cars

The new Avon ZT5 tyre for small-to-medium-sized cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.

Cooper Extends Chengshan Share to 65% for 18 million dollars

Cooper Tire & Rubber company has extended its majority shareholding of it Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co Ltd joint venture to 65 per cent.

Thai NR Gets 50-Year High Price from Bridgestone

A Reuters report says Bridgestone Corp. paid $3.28/kg for some quantities on Thai RSS3 rubber in a deal that represents the highest price paid for the grade in 58 years.

Goodyear Plant Gets New Manager

Goodyear`s Union City, Tenn., tire plant has a new plant manager.

Raw Material Price Cuts Gave Michelin 318 million euros Tailwind in 2H

Financial analysts responded positively to the results, describing second-half 2009 financial position as a `major positive.

Hayes Lemmerz. Receives `A` Rating From Audi

Hayes Lemmerz International has announced that its Hayes Lemmerz Holding GmbH organisation in Germany has received an `A` level performance rating from Audi Ingolstadt.

Continental Tires Standard on Ram Chassis Cab

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (`Continental`) will supply the original equipment truck tires for Ram medium-duty Chassis Cab trucks starting in 2010 with the all-new 2011 model year trucks.