After slowdown growth in 2012, China - as the world's largest car market, the growth reached double digits once again. LMC Automotive estimates that, the Chinese passenger car sales rose by 15% from Jan to Sep this year, to around 12 ...
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The Federal-Mogul Corp. Vehicle Components Segment (VCS) was selected as 2013 Channel Partner of the Year by shareholders of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance), one of the world’s largest vehicle parts distribution and ...
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American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) announced it has acquired all outstanding common shares of Wholesale Tire Distributors Inc. (WTD) based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. ATD says the acquisition will further strengthen its presence in ...
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Tireco Inc. announced that both the Milestar BS626SW and BS627SW commercial steer tires meet the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay program. The EPA has verified that both the BS626SW and BS627SW ...
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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced that Redburn Tire Co. is the first member to sign on with the organization's new self-funded group employee benefits solution. The program is offered to TIA members through an alliance with ...
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Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. has hired John Hagan as national sales vice president. Prior to accepting the position, Hagan (pictured) was senior director of sales operations at Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. He replaced Armand Allaire, who left the ...
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The Matco MT2769 features a one hand forward/reverse push button design, plus a reinforced clutch mechanism, rear housing power adjustment and a tip valve variable speed throttle. Matco Tools says its new MT2769 offers technicians the ...
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A newly launched Athena service uses the tagline "Fall in love. With what big data can do for you and your company." No, it's not a dating site and no, big data isn't always very loveable. However, the new service, provided by Vigillo, ...
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A most recent suggestion by the Transit Investment Strategy Advisory Panel could result in many Ontario truckers paying higher fuel taxes. As the predominant user of diesel fuel, the trucking industry is being asked to take on a major new ...
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Michelin North America Inc. has announced a safety recall of approximately 1.3 million of its Michelin LTX M/S commercial light truck tires sold primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. About 1.2 million of these tires were sold in the ...
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The Volvo XC Coupe concept has been teased ahead of its world premiere at January’s Detroit auto show, hinting at the styling direction of the Swedish car maker’s next-generation of crossover vehicles, including the all-new XC90 ...
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Continental AG announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in Otrokovice, Czech Republic. This five-year expansion program will ultimately double the truck and bus tire production capacity at that ...
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Tech International has named Carol Rice vice president of marketing in North America. She will lead the company's marketing and business development strategies for its Tech, Truflex/Pang, Pang Industrial, and QuikFix brands, as well as its ...
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Pictured left to right are: Janbernd Geismann, Claas; Andrew Mabin, Mitas; Jaroslav ?echura, Mitas CEO; Tomá? Němec, ?GS Holding a.s.; Julia Hadkinson, Claas; Christelle Cugniere, Claas; Roland Sobisch, Claas; Jens Steinhardt, ...
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Michelin's strong ties to South Carolina are "a testament to the business-friendly climate in the state and the dedicated, productive and skilled workforce that serves as the engine behind our success," says Michelin North America Chairman ...
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