The Bridgestone stand at the Reifen International Trade Fair will herald the arrival of its first Agri tire. Our eyes and ears at the Reifen 2014 International Trade Fair this year will be the intrepid John Stone, who writes European ...
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Truck freight volumes declined after March's spike in loads, but truckers still hauled more goods in April 2014 than the same time last year, according to data records from TransCore Link Logistics' Canadian Freight Index. April's load ...
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The proposed Minnesota ban on lead wheel weights for all vehicles within the state, including passenger and commercial vehicles, has passed a final vote in both the state house and state senate and is awaiting the signature of Gov. Mark ...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. will participate in the Reifen 2014 International Trade Fair, to be held in Essen, Germany, from May 27 through May 30. On display at the Yokohama booth (No. 3A18 in Hall 3) will be the company's varied lineup of ...
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Bosch's Automotive Aftermarket Business Division has announced its Diamond level sponsorship of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, helping mentor future technicians who have shown a passion for the automotive service industry. ...
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Akebono Brake Corp. announced it has been honored by Honda North America Inc. with its "Excellence in Quality" award for supplying advanced brake and friction material products. "We are honored to receive this recognition from Honda as a ...
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Delphi Product & Service Solutions is offering a new instructor-led training course focusing on the service and repair of anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control systems. Technicians can learn how to perform a brake ...
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Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. announced that for the 11th time, the company will be attending the Reifen 2014 International Trade Fair, to be held in Essen, Germany, May 27-May 30. Hankook says it will be in hall 3.0, Stand 3A32, where tire ...
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Nissan in Europe has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again. The specially engineered super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which ...
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German auto-parts maker Bosch Engineering has opened a second automotive technology manufacturing plant in Cluj, Romania with investment of more than €70m. The auto-parts maker's new facility will produce electronic components and ...
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Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is awarding gift cards for gasoline in a Facebook contest. The Toyo Tires Gives You a Lift Sweepstakes runs May 12-26, 2014, on facebook.com/toyotires. The company says fans can enter for a chance to win gift ...
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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has added San Francisco and Pittsburgh to its 2014 Certified Automotive Training Service (ATS) Instructor Training Tour. The latest tour dates and locations are: July 8-11, Skyline College, 3300 ...
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable June 27, 2014. The dividend will be payable to stockholders of record at the close of business June 2, 2014. Cooper says this marks ...
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DENSO Corp. has released its 2014 filter catalog featuring more cabin air filter part numbers that cover more vehicles in its line of First Time Fit Cabin Air Filters. DENSO says the 2014 First Time Fit Filter Catalog offers one of the ...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. posted net income of 6.5 billion yen on net sales of 139.9 billion yen for its first quarter ended March 31, 2014. That compares to income of 5.6 billon yen on sales of more than 127.6 billion yen for 1Q 2013. ...
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