Trelleborg AB has received the “Silver Ears 2013” innovation award for its ProgressiveTraction technology at Agribex 2013 agricultural exhibition in Brussels, Belgium. The show’s innovations awards honor and recognize ...
Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. plans to introduce four tires into the replacement market in the next two years, beginning with the Solus TA31 in June 2014. The new high performance all-season touring tire, which will replace the KH16, will be ...
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The Toyo Georgia plant Phase IV groundbreaking ceremony took place Dec 6, 2013. (Left-to-right): James Jarrett, chairman, Bartow/Cartersville Joint Development Authority; Steve Taylor, Bartow County Commissioner; Honorable Nathan Deal, ...
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American Car Care Centers Inc. (ACCC) will inform dealers and suppliers today of its board of director's decision to dissolve the company by Jan. 31, 2014. Since its 1989 formation, ACCC has grown to encompass a combination of 21 ...
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When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That's one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter weight. To find an ...
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TireStat sensors feature a flow-thru design and can be threaded externally on any metal valve stem or secured inside the tire with a bracket. TireStat powered by MobileTRAQ from Mobile Awareness is a commercial-grade tire pressure ...
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ATV, All Terrain Vehicles and UTV, Utility Vehicles are in demand, due to their flexibility and durability. These off-road vehicles are intended to be used over rough terrains and are known for aggressive tires and significant suspension. ...
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Sousa Truck Trailer Repair has announced the opening of a new location in Cambridge The casing value for its medium-truck and bus radial tires has been increased to $110 for the first retread on many sizes, Toyo announced. It also offers ...
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After a series of media reports, it is clear that wireless implanted medical devices can be hacked. Although the risk is now more hypothetical than actual, the vulnerabilities warrant attention. Implanted devices often rely on wireless ...
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has introduced its premium European brand, Vredestein, to India in sizes ranging from 15 to 20 inches. The Vredestein brand primarily caters to luxury coupes, premium luxury sedans and SUVs, with speeds up to 240 to 300 ...
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Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has rolled out an improved casing warranty for its commercial line of medium truck and bus radial (TBR) tires. Toyo says both fleet and independent operators will benefit from this improved warranty as it applies to ...
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Introduced for the 2013 model year, the new-generation Toyota Avalon dramatically energized the sedan’s position in the highly competitive premium mid-size segment, blending emotional design, more engaging performance, new technology ...
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Omni United Pte. Ltd., parent company of Omni United USA Inc., announced it has been certified as a carbon neutral company for its flagship brand, Radar Tires. The company says the achievement is the result of a twelve-month effort to ...
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Softride says its Hang2 and Hang5 bike racks are well suited to carrying fat bikes without adapters or extra tools. "The Hang5 was purpose-built to haul flat-bar bikes. Because of how we designed it, it handles 38mm tires just as well as ...
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Apollo Tyres Ltd. has completed the sale of some assets in Africa to Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) for $60 million. The deal allows SRI to acquire Apollo Tyres South Africa (ATSA), including the Ladysmith passenger car tyre plant, and ...
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