Cooper Tire & Rubber Company closed its Melksham plant in December 2023 with plans to sell the land in January 2024. The closure resulted in about 300 job losses. The land has finally been put on auction. The first bids were handed at midday on Friday last week. The owners of the property plan to […]
Author Archives: William Mutugi
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Jan
Jan
Toyo Tire has appointed Tomoshige “Tomo” Mizutani as the Chairman and CEO of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA) in Costa Mesa, California. Mizutani has worked in the tire industry for 36 years. He previously served as the Chairman and CEO of Nitto, President and CEO of Toyo Tire North America OE Sales (TNOE), […]
24
Jan
Jan
Michelin is the current sponsor and original equipment supplier for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup. The competition previously ran on BFGoodrich tires that were still supplied by Michelin. All vehicles will be riding on a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport Competition 20/61-17. The Cup joins other IMSA-sanctioned series such as the IMSA Michelin Pilot […]
23
Jan
Jan
Continental Tire recently installed a PV system at its Timisoara plant in Romania. This was done through its group sector ContiTech. There are a total of three facilities that have been chosen for the pilot project. The goal is to achieve full sustainability and go green by 2040. The company is committed to tackle the […]
23
Jan
Jan
Photo Courtesy of Bristell. Michelin Aviation recently signed an agreement to supply Original Equipment Michelin tires to BRM Aero Bristell. The latter is a well-known company that manufactures luxury light sport aircraft. Michelin will supply its top-tier tires in a bid to strengthen its innovative offerings. According to the CEO of Bristell, Martin Bristela, the […]
20
Jan
Jan
Michelin and Alpine signed their first agreement in 2012 to supply tires to the first Alpine EV model A110. The two have come together again for the latter’s new project – a fleet of electric models designed to disrupt the market. The current lineup consists of the A290 sports EV, the Crossover GT, and the […]
17
Jan
Jan
Continental Tire recently unveiled the world’s first Crystal Center Display made in collaboration with Swarovski Mobility. The 10-inch dislay comes with a stylish crystal frame that gives it a semi-transparent and frameless look. According to Continental, it opens up an opportunity to present minimalist luxury in car interiors. The screen features the latest microLED technology […]
10
Jan
Jan
The public takeover of Hankook & Company that was supposed to take place between the 5th and 25th of last month failed. This was after the bid by MBK Partners fell short of the minimum shares required. The application resulted in 8,388,317 against 19,315,214 shares. The target was supposed to get MBK a stake of […]
01
Jan
Jan
About 1,900 Falken Wildpeak tires are being recalled by Sumitomo Rubber USA. The tires are of two types – the Wilpeak HT02 size LT235/85R16 120/116S and the Wildpeak AT3W size 265/70R17 115T. The two are said to be at risk of an air leak and are likely to experience punctures in the sidewall. This is […]
30
Dec
Dec
Yokohama has just announced a new tire designed for fleet operators who would like to keep going in snowy and icy conditions. The 907W replaces the SY767 and comes with a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMS) badge for its remarkable snow performance. It offers a longer tread life than its predecessor thanks to its deeper tread […]