The most recent Inmetro poll carried out by Brazil´s major opinion poll agency - the “Ibope”, confirmed that Inmetro´s prestige among the Brazilian population is on the rise, especially on what concerns the evolution ...
Continental has taken another step towards its expansion plans in India. The manufacturer has announced its entry in to the radial truck tyre market. It will cater to goods, people and construction segments. The company has an annual ...
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Nexen Tire has signed on as an EnduroCross sponsor for the upcoming 2014 GEICO AMA EnduroCross, fueled by Monster Energy and presented by Lucas Oil series. Nexen will be offering cash incentives to the high-intensity starts with a $500 ...
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What the heck did Michelin North America Inc. do to tick off the United States government? As we entered 2014, they seemed to be friendly. Now, that friendship appears to be on shaky ground. The reason is Michelin's direct and indirect ...
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Japanese automotive parts maker Bridgestone Group has commenced the construction of its new passenger car radial tire plant in Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia. With this move, the company is seeking to meet this demand growth with local ...
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Chinese tire makers, already the dominant players in the U.S. tire import/export arena, strengthened their position measurably last year, raising their exports of passenger and light truck tires to the U.S. 55.8 and 75.8 percent, ...
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Prepping propane equipment after a long winter will be crucial this spring before planting begins. More than 856,000 farms in the U.S. are using propane for running engines, heating buildings, running pumps and to dry and process crops. The ...
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The Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus RFT will be original equipment on select 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The run-flat tire is included with the available third row Family Package on 2014 Rogue S and SV models. It offers temporary mobility ...
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The Michelin Premier A/S will be manufactured in North America at Michelin plants in Lexington and Greenville, S.C., Ardmore, Okla., and Pictou County and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Michelin North America reports the Michelin Premier A/S ...
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Choosing Trelleborg has helped New England's leading off-the-road (OTR) tire dealer service to meet some tough customer challenges. Sullivan Tire, a key New England tire business, operates 67 full service auto repair locations and 15 ...
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Tire Discounters broke the world record for the tallest tire stack with a single tire tower that reached 19.95 feet on March 27, 2014. The measurements were confirmed by an independent surveyor. Tire Discounters, in partnership with Falken ...
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The Michelin X One Line Energy T Pre-Mold retread has a winged tread designed to maximize shoulder adhesion. Waved groove bottoms prevent stone drilling for added durability. Less than four years after topping one million Michelin X One ...
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According to Continental, the Conti Hybrid HS3"bridges the performance gap for fleets who need to use the same trucks for both longhaul and regional routes without changing the tires." Continental Tire the Americas LLC showcased five new ...
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. re-introduced its Roadmaster brand at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky. The company showcased two premium truck tires at the show: 1. the RM234, a regional all-position tire designed ...
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The new Conti EcoPlus HS3 steer tire completes the company's line of third generation fuel efficient truck tires in North America The 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is over. But there is still plenty to look forward to, says Paul ...
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