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Automotive Business Review Online - Aftermarket News:
Latest Aftermarket news from Automotive Business Review Online
Dill ACP tire stem valves recalled in US [12/09/2008]
Auto parts supplier Dill Air Controls Products has announced the voluntary recall of automobile tire stem valves sold in the US between November 2006 and July 2007.
Goodyear names new procurement chief [09/13/2007]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Mark Purtilar as its chief procurement officer, effective September 17, 2007. He replaces Gary Miller, who is retiring after 40 years as a Goodyear associate.
GMAC Insurance to purchase Provident Insurance [05/10/2007]
GMAC Insurance, the insurance arm of GMAC Financial Services, has agreed to acquire the UK-based automotive insurance division of Provident Financial, Provident Insurance, to support its growth strategy and business diversification aims.
4x4 car insurance premiums set to soar [02/23/2007]
Motorists owning 4x4s are most likely to suffer from the modified method in which car insurance is calculated, This Is Money has reported.
Wincanton adds Goodyear Dunlop to client portfolio [05/18/2006]
Multi-client warehousing and supply chain solutions provider Wincanton is set to operate a newly-built central warehouse in the Slovak town of Senec for Goodyear Dunlop Tyres.
Goodyear Q1 profit up 9% [05/04/2006]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has posted a 9% increase in first-quarter net income to $74 million.
Pep Boys promotes National Tire Safety Week [04/20/2006]
Auto parts retail chain Pep Boys, in association with the US Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), is promoting National Tire Safety Week in the US by aiding all motorists in ensuring their tires are in safe, proper condition.
Goodyear: shedding high-cost ops to negate rising costs [04/11/2006]
Goodyear has announced that it is to close a British tire facility and a Polish bicycle tire plant as it looks to China and possibly Germany to expand operations at a lower cost. While the moves will result in charges amounting to a possible $200 million, the continual divestment of non-core assets ...
Toyota, Goodyear sued over 'run-flat' tires [11/01/2005]
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Japanese automaker Toyota Motor and the world's leading tire manufacturer Goodyear Tire & Rubber, alleging the two companies sold defective tires to certain buyers of Toyotas Sienna minivans.
Hankook to build E500 million plant in Hungary [11/01/2005]
In a effort to cut production costs and get closer to European consumers, South Korean tire firm Hankook has signed a deal with the government of Hungary to build a E500 million plant.
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