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Calif. legislature amends smog check law, sends changes to governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2010) — The California State Assembly has voted to approve amendments in the state’s “Smog Check: Vehicle Repair and Assistance Program” law made by the state Senate on Aug. 20. The bill now goes to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for signing.
Public wants to keep reform, Democrat says
WASHINGTON (Sept. 2, 2010) — The American public doesn’t want to backtrack on the healthcare reform law, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said during a Washington briefing on the mid-term elections. ![]()
U.S. auto demand falls to weakest level since February
DETROIT (Sept. 2, 2010) — U.S. auto sales dropped to their weakest rate since February as most auto makers posted sharp declines from a year earlier, when the U.S. cash-for-clunkers program fueled demand for new vehicles.
TIA urges quick hotel bookings for Environmental Symposium
OCEAN CITY, Md. (Sept. 2, 2010) — Rooms at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, the host hotel for the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Environmental Symposium, are going fast, so prospective attendees should book quickly, TIA said.
CARB tire pressure rule goes into effect
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2010) — The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has officially approved the tire pressure regulation promulgated by California´s Air Resources Board (CARB) and the rule took effect Sept. 1 as planned.
Mass. governor signs into law hobby car registration and titling bill
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2010) — Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed into law legislation based on a version of Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) model language that creates a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles.
Akron firm buys German tire X-ray machine maker
AKRON (Sept. 2, 2010) — Micro-Poise Measurement Systems L.L.C., a maker of precision test and measurement equipment for the tire and automotive industries, has acquired the assets of Collmann Tire Systems & Services G.m.b.H., a Lubeck, Germany-based maker of tire and retread X-ray machines and related equipment. ![]()
USPS posts net loss of $764 million in July
WASHINGTON (Sept. 1, 2010) — Despite a resurgence of commercial direct mail, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) continues to hemorrhage money, posting a net loss of $764 million in July. ![]()
Mobil 1 the official motor oil of Formula Drift series
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2010) — Formula Drift has added Exxon Mobil Corp.’s Mobil 1 synthetic oil brand as the official motor oil of the racing series, with the partnership continuing through the remainder of the 2010 season.
Pep Boys’ second quarter results call Sept. 8
PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 1, 2010) — Aftermarket tire and auto service provider Pep Boys–Manny, Moe & Jack will broadcast its second quarter earnings conference call live at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Cooper Tire launches Ultimate Bowl Tour, joins Twitter
FINDLAY, Ohio (Sept. 1, 2010) — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has launched its Ultimate Bowl Tour sweepstakes, giving one football fan the chance to attend five of the season’s biggest college bowl games.
Titan issues senior note offer
QUINCY, Ill. (Sept. 1, 2010) — Titan International Inc. has submitted a cash tender offer for any and all of its $139.9 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of 8 percent senior unsecured notes due in 2012.
Right to Repair bill stalls as Mass. House recesses (Update)
BOSTON (Sept. 1, 2010) — Formal sessions for the Massachusetts state legislature ended July 31, along with progress on the state’s Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, at least for the time being.
Fiat setting the table for 500 launch
DETROIT (Sept. 1, 2010) — Fiat S.p.A.’s launch of the Fiat 500 mini-car into the U.S. later this year initially will involve 165 Chrysler dealers in 119 key markets but could expand to 200 as product becomes available, the company said recently. ![]()
Bridgestone Americas increasing OTR tire prices
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Bridgestone Americas’ Off-Road Tire, U.S. & Canada Tire Sales division (BAOR) plans to increase list prices for mining, construction and industrial tires by 2 to 7 percent with some in-line adjustments, effective Sept. 1.
CGS confirms $44 million Iowa farm tire plant
CHARLES CITY, Iowa (Aug. 31, 2010) — Czech tire maker CGS Tyres has confirmed its previously disclosed plan to build a farm tire plant in Charles City, announcing a $43.8 million investment over 16 months at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.
Yokohama Tire kicks off NFL sponsorship program
FULLERTON, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Yokohama Tire Corp. is launching its 2010 National Football League (NFL) sponsorship program with the Home Team Pride jersey promotion.
AutoTex Pink founder to appear on TV special
PINE BROOK, N.J. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Paula Lombard, president of Wexco Industries and founder of AutoTex Pink windshield wiper blades, will appear on the Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act” program Oct. 14 and 28 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. during the show’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness special.
Yokohama targets commercial tire dealers, fleets with SmartSolution
FULLERTON, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched SmartSolution, a communication campaign aimed at commercial tire dealers, fleet owners and truck operators.
Michelin recognizes Michigan trail for 2010 Outstanding Trails program
DRUMMOND ISLAND, Mich. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Michelin North America Inc.’s BFGoodrich Tires brand has honored Drummond Island as one of its 2010 Outstanding Trails.
Pirelli gets OE nod for Ford Mustang Boss models
MONTEREY, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Ford Motor Co. has picked Pirelli P Zero and P Zero Corsa System tires as exclusive fitments on the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca, two high-performance variants of Ford’s iconic Mustang pony car due in dealers’ showrooms next spring.
Michelin’s Baldwin to discuss ‘green’ manufacturing at TIA symposium
OCEAN CITY, Md. (Aug. 31, 2010) — Don Baldwin, product marketing manager for Michelin North America Inc., will speak on Michelin’s sustainability initiatives at the Tire Industry Association’s Environmental Symposium.
EPA, NHTSA propose new vehicle fuel-efficiency label
WASHINGTON (Aug. 30, 2010) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing the biggest overhaul of vehicle fuel-efficiency labels since they were introduced more than 30 years ago. ![]()





