Strong Retreading Potential in Chinese Tyre Market

Enormous domestic tyre production capacity, a scarcity of domestic rubber supply and increased output prices could be pointing to strong opportunities in China’s tyre retreading business.

Yokohama Rubber Donates Hero`s Car from the Film «Speed Racer» to Museum

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, as part of its social contribution activities, it had donated a replica of the car named "Mach 5" to the Nasu Classic Car Museum.

Litre Meter`s 30,000th Flow Meter Used By Michelin

The 30,000th flow meter produced by specialist flow meter maker Litre Meter is being used by tyre manufacturer Michelin to measure water spray.

MNA Plant Gets Safety Honor

Michelin North America’s Spartanburg, S.C., truck tire plant received a Michelin Global Safety Award for attaining two million safe work hours without a serious injury.

Reproduction C6 ZR1 Corvette Wheels

Want the ZR1 look without the ZR1 price? Now you can get the most anticipated reproduction wheel in history for your C4, C5, or C6 Corvette! Mid America Motorworks is offering exact ZR1 Reproduction Wheels for all 1988-2009 Corvettes.

Bridgestone Maximising Raw Materials Efficiency

During 2000 and early 2001 the BLIC, predecessor to the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, conducted a full Life Cycle Assessment study of a representative European 195/65 R15 passenger car tyre, using both carbon black and silica based versions of the H rated summer tyre in the study.

Goodyear DuraSeal Tire Technology is «Nifty Fifty»

Goodyear's self-sealing commercial tire technology, which is helping truck fleets save on their operating costs, has earned a "Nifty Fifty Award" for best new products in 2008.