Lawmakers Urge Obama to Limit Chinese Tires
The lawmakers backed a petition from the United Steelworkers union asking Obama to impose a quota that would restrict Chinese tire imports to 21 million, taking them back to 2005 levels.
GM on the Hook with Tire Companies and Other Key Suppliers
GM plans to pay all of its key suppliers in full, say reports.
Coalition Formed to Battle USW Over China Scheme
“Restricting imports is not the answer to our economic problems, which are not unique to the tire industry,” said lead attorney Marguerite Trossevin.
The Week in Review (March 9-13, 2009)
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The Pulse: Tire Dealership Ownership Breakdown
When asked about succession planning, only 16 percent said they plan to pass the family business down to a child.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Meeting and Vendor Awards Banquet
During the Annual Awards Banquet, outstanding vendors were recognized.
Three MNA Plants to See Sharp Reductions
The reductions will impact MNA’s passenger and light truck/SUV tire plants in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Opeilka, Ala. Some 40 percent of the workforce at those plants will be on temporary layoff, MNA said, an estimated 1,500 people.
Atlantic Tire & Service Named 2008 Top Shop Award Winner
AKRON, Ohio — Tire Review magazine has announced the winner of its 2008 Tire Review Top Shop Award. The Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada. This year’s Top Shop winner is Atlantic Tire & Service,
Two Tiremakers Land Grants in North Carolina
The state of North Carolina has awarded some $60 million in grants to aid planned expansions at Goodyear and Bridgestone/Firestone plants in that state. The grants – $30 million each over 10 years – will help Goodyear upgrade its Fayetteville, N.C., plant and BFNAT’s Wilson, N.C., facility. The Job Maintenance and Capital Development grants were
NASCAR Angels Back On Track for Third Season, Adds Hallmark Channel to Broadcast Schedule
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), Magic Dust Entertainment and Litton Entertainment, have announced that “NASCAR Angels,” the reality program that fixes the cars and trucks of deserving individuals across the country, has secured a third season of production. New for Season Three, “NASCAR Angels” will be broadcast on Hallmark Channel, in addition to the program’s nationwide lineup of 200 locally syndicated television stations. Goodyear Gemini, the show’s presenting sponsor for the past two seasons, has renewed its commitment to the program providing the help of its automotive technicians and products to perform amazing repairs on vehicles for the deserving families chosen to be highlighted on the show.