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Stock prices as of November 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:03:20 PST

US Stocks: FORD MOTOR (F) $8.41 | AMERITYRE CORP (AMTY) $0.32 | GOODYEAR (GT) $14.34 | COOPER TIRE & RUBBER (CTB) $18.96 ...
Foreign Stocks: Stamford Tyres (STC:SP) $0.14 | Kumho (073240.KS) $4.51 | Yokohama (5101:JP) $3.99 ...

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Potter, Rodriquez and Holden are the Pirelli Drivers Cup USA champions

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Infineon Raceway played host to a great season finale for Pirelli Drivers Cup USA.

Audi picks Toyo Proxes T1-AO for S6

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

The Toyo Proxes T1-AO passenger tire will be original equipment on the new Audi S6 in size 265/35ZR19 98Y.

Yokohama develops fuel-saving inner liner

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has developed a new inner liner, the Airtex Advanced Liner, that will improve the fuel-saving performance of its eco-friendly consumer tires.

Bajer examines the impact of vehicles on tires

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

What impact does the vehicle have on tire performance and vice-versa? Find out in the November 2009 issue of Modern Tire Dealer, which contains Jacques Bajer's article, "The tire/vehicle system: Breaking down each system gives you a better understanding of how they work in tandem."

Bridgestone receives fundraising honors

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has received the 2009 Corporate Leadership Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Central Ohio Chapter.

NHTSA wants to change psi test for spares

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to change the test pressure for temporary spare tires from 52 psi to 60 psi, which would "marginally" increase the stringency of the test, according to agency officials.

Continental Retread Europe joins TRIB

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires Retread Europe has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau.

Arnco announces Ecofil milestone

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Tire fill manufacturer Arnco says more than 10 million pounds of its Ecofil product have been used since the product was introduced one year ago. That equates to 40,000 tires filled, says Arnco President Larry Carapellotti.

KYB receives two awards for new Web site

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

KYB America LLC received two Automotive Communications Awards during last week’s Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas, Nev.

GPX to sell solid tire unit, Starbright factory

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

GPX International Tire Corp. has agreed to sell its solid tire division and Starbright tire factory in China to an entity comprised of an investor group and members of the company's management team.

Stock prices as of November 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:06:53 PST

US Stocks: BJs WHOLESALE CLUB (BJ) $36.49 | HONDA MOTOR (HMC) $31.98 | SPRINT NEXTEL (S) $3.05 | FORD MOTOR (F) $8.20 ...
Foreign Stocks: Yokohama (5101:JP) $3.99 | Continental (CON.F) $55.77 | Federal (2102.TW) $0.77 ...

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Hennessy gives Wilcox worldwide responsibility

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Hennessy Industries Inc. has promoted Mike Wilcox to vice president or worldwide sales from vice president of North American sales.

SEMA Show, aftermath: top dealers, tiremakers and tariffs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Another SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association if you want to get technical) Show is over, and, according to Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich, you were square if you weren't there.

Coats tire changer saves time, reduces risks

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Hennessy Industries Inc.'s Coats ProGuard Leverless Tire Changer reduces the risk of damage associated with changing over-sized, run-flat and low-profile tires and takes the strain out of tire changing.

Brityrex 2010 attracts Chinese tire manufacturers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Brityrex 2010 show organizers report Chinese tire companies are heading for the show in force "as manufacturers and distributors seek added penetration in the UK following import protection moves in the U.S. and other markets."

Baja 1000 Next for Yokohama-Sponsored Cameron & Heidi Steele

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

42nd annual race through Mexico set for November 19-22

Rado to run Continental tires in Redline Time Attach Series

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Veteran racer Chris Rado of WORLD Racing will campaign his Scion tC on Continental tires during the upcoming Superlap Battle finals, as well as in the Unlimited FWD class of the Redline Time Attack Series.

Team Toyo drivers win championships

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Team Toyo drag racers, Gary Forkner and Thomas Bayer, both won championships this past weekend in the competitive Division 7 (Pacific Division) of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.

Stock prices as of November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:56 PST

US Stocks: MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE (MNRO) $30.31 | TITAN INTERNATIONAL (TWI) $8.49 | BJs WHOLESALE CLUB (BJ) $36.59 | COOPER TIRE & RUBBER (CTB) $18.40 ...
Foreign Stocks: Yokohama (5101:JP) $4.06 | Hankook (000240.KS) $20.32 | Kenda Rubber (2106.TW) $1.23 ...

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Canada bound: Marangoni winter tires

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Three new Marangoni European winter tires also will be available to dealers in Canada: the 4Winter, Meteo HP and HP SUV, and 4Ice. All four were designed at the Marangoni Group research center in Rovereto, Italy.

Goodyear will raise prices up to 6%

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will raise prices on all of its consumer tires in North America up to 6%, effective Dec. 1.

Marangoni adds winter RingTread patterns

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PST

Marangoni Retreading Systems, part of Marangoni SpA, has added two lines to its RingTread precure winter tire tread offerings targeting Europe.