Bridgestone, Falken Increase Prices
Joining the increasing list of tire manufacturers announcing pricing hikes, Bridgestone Americas and Falken Tires are set to increase pricing. Both tiremakers cite rising raw material costs as the reason for the increase.
Turnaround Pro Named Interim CEO After Del-Nat Management Shake-up
Jim Mayfield, Del-Nat’s president, was released from the company.
Kumho Shares Plans For 2014
Kumho reflects on 2013 and shares its plans for 2014 at its annual dealer meeting.
IMSA.com To Be New Home For United Sportscar Racing, IMSA Development Series
The newly acquired domain will be the online home of United SportsCar Racing, which debuts next year as a result of the merger between the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) presented by Tequila Patron.
GRAND-AM Road Racing, American Le Mans Series Announce Historic Merger
The new combined organization will debut with the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona; New board to feature Grand-Am, ALMS and NASCAR executives.
More Donations Flow to Aid Japan Relief Efforts
Automakers and parts suppliers work to return to production.
More Updates from Japan: Bridgestone Restarting Plants, Nissan Updates Status in Region, Mazda Announces Donation
Bridgestone and Nissan provide updates on operations in hard-hit regions of Japan.
Russell Folger to Lead Global Quality Organization at Timken
He assumes the leadership role formerly held by Donna Demerling, who retires at the end of December after a 38-year career with the company.
Toyo Aiming for 5 Percent of U.S. Market
The Japanese manufacturer produced a total of 49.95 million tires in 2007.
Pirelli Says it has No Interest in Continental
Pirelli SpA stated publicly that it has no interest in making a run at Continental AG or any of its business units, according to reports. "We have had no direct or indirect contact and have no interest in either Continental or its tire division," a spokesperson for Pirelli said in reports. Some European stock analysts