Demand for synthetic rubbers, which are used to manufacture tires, in Asian market is expected to recover from slump, following improvement in the economic condition in countries like China and India, according to a new report. According ...
Japanese car maker Nissan has launched its new Serena S-Hybrid minivan in the country. The new S-Hybrid is powered by a hybrid system featuring upgraded ECO motor which serves as a back-up motor to improve the power output and power ...
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Italian tyre maker Pirelli is planning to build a new $126m tyre manufacturing plant in Indonesia, following the approval from the country's Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Pirelli had signed a deal in 2011 with component maker ...
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Italian tyre maker Pirelli has opened its first plant in Mexico as part of its plans $300m investment plan in the region by 2015 and an additional $100m by 2017. The new 135,000m2 plant is Pirelli's 22nd tyre plant which will produce ...
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A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finds that vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) reduced the number of severely under-inflated tires on the road. The report compared ...
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TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — The industry's major bike makers sent product managers to the heart of Taiwan's manufacturing area this week to consider products for complete bikes that bike shops won't see until later 2013 or later. In ...
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South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motor is planning to launch the new pro_cee'd GT hatchback in the second half of 2013. The new hatchback will be powered by a 1.6L turbocharged GDI I-4 petrol engine,which will be mated to a ...
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Carbon Market Analysis for LED & PV (2009 - 2015F)" report to their offering. With the development in various industries, carbon has been applied to various materials due to its ...
Shanghai General Motors, a joint venture of US carmaker General Motors (GM) and Shanghai Automotive Industry (SAIC) Motor, has unveiled the first China-built Sail Springo electric vehicle (EV) at the ongoing Auto Guangzhou 2012 event in ...
Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli has revealed a plan to invest EUR105m in its Romanian plant over the next five years to boost production. The investment will be complemented by EUR 35m aid from Romanian government which will be used to ...
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German automaker Volkswagen is planning to recall 2,471 Beetle cars in North America over airbags problem issue. The recall includes 2012 and 2013 model year vehicles manufactured between February 2012 and August 2012. According to the ...
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US carmaker General Motors (GM) is planning to collaborate with independent researchers to develop a new tyre technology to enhance fuel efficiency of its vehicles. Work on development of new technology is expected to begin in ...
MANHATTAN, NY (BRAIN) — Who needs electricity to run a bike shop? A handful of Manhattan bike shops re-opened Wednesday following post-tropical storm Sandy, as the city was flooded with bike commuters. Bicycle Habitat opened ...
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PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Whether it’s dealing in used bikes, specializing in parts and accessories, or serving up beer and coffee and hosting cycling-related events, retailers visited on the first day of the BRAIN Portland Dealer ...
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PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN)—While Portland is a commuter market, it also has a thriving mountain bike, tri and road scene. New shops offering only service are also finding success in this crowded retail market, as are Internet-based ...
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