Increased visitor numbers representing a wider variety of countries and greater numbers of exhibitors taking extra floor space, were the top-line highlights that contributed to a record-breaking sixth Tyrexpo Asia exhibition at the Singapore Expo Centre recently (11-13 Sept. 11-13).

Michelin car tyres have the longest life according to Auto Express. Tests carried out by independent testing body TUV Sud, and witnessed by Auto Express, compared Michelin tyres with six of their main European competitors.

Michelin Americas Small Tires is launching a new Alliance Associate Dealer program for 2008, which represents a shift in the way the company does business with both distributors and dealers of its passenger car and light truck replacement tires.

The site has been designed to cater for the growing number of independent tyre retailers signing up to the First Stop network – the loyalty programme of Bridgestone UK.

Citing increasing raw material, energy and logistic costs, Pirelli Tire North America is raising prices an average of 5 percent for all passenger and light truck tires.

The new HTRZ III, Sumitomo Tire’s latest offering in its HTR line of performance products, delivers enhanced traction, exceptional handling and a new level of maximum performance in more than 30 popular sizes.

TPMS maker Advantage PressurePro and Inovex Industries Inc., manufacturer of the tire sealant Ride-On, have formed a partnership to provide customers a complete solution for tire pressure problems.

Continental Tyres has put together a comprehensive guide to the differing tyre requirements British truck and coach operators expecting to run their vehicles in European countries this winter have to meet.

For a second successive year, Bridgestone has sponsored the ‘Best Safety Innovation’ category in an annual competition organised by Interior Motives magazine for automotive design students from around the world.

The 2007 sporting season has been the year for World Cups, and Cooper Tire is about to embark on its third season with the World Cup of Motorsport, A1GP. Zandvoort, in The Netherlands, will host the opening race event of A1GP’s third season, on Sept. 30.

Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has finalized a three-year deal to sponsor the Pac-10 men’s basketball regular season and conference tournament, which will be telecast on Fox Sports Net.

Vredestein, which already offers expertise in the field of all-season tires, introduced the world’s first all-season tire available with RunFlat technology, the Quatrac 3.

With America’s tyre manufacturers and retailers still unhappy with the National Highway Transport and Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) rule-making on TPMS, signs are that Europe too will soon require its new vehicles to be equipped with tyre pressure monitoring systems.

After successful expeditions to Ukraine, Romania, Albania and etc. Matador takes part in an autocross “Scout Experience”, which way goes by Russian roads. Ten cars Škoda Octavia Scout tyred up into Matador MP 43 Aquilla Evo made their route from Moscow to Vladivostok during 04 - 20 of August 2007. Total distance is more than 9700 km. The cars crossed 7 time zones.

Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. will supply tires for the new 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited.

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire and Bridgestone/Firestone Canada are increasing prices on all Bridgestone, Firestone, Fuzion and associate brand tire lines by up to 4%.

Yokohama Tire Corp. has opened its first Advan Service Center at the Tire Man location in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The new center was officially opened Sept. 22.

The 50 millionth tyre has rolled off the production line at Continental’s Timisoara tyre plant.

While many attended the IAA in Frankfurt to admire the crisp styling of the latest vehicle models and concept cars, for others the technology lying beneath the skin of a car is every bit as beautiful.

The Goodyear HydraGrip has been awarded ‘Best Buy’ in the family car tyre market after winning the UK’s biggest independent comparison test of tyre performance and safety.

At the recent IAA motor show in Frankfurt Bridgestone discussed details of its ongoing major investment programme for 2007, supporting its long-term plan for steady growth in Europe.

The organisers of Tyrexpo Asia, ECI International, have announced that this year’s attendance figures broke all previous records.

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duk Soo has reportedly put pressure on Hankook to adhere to Hungarian labour laws.

MotoGP's three tyre manufacturers are expected to make an official response to Dorna's single tyre rule proposal at Motegi later today.

Bridgestone Corp. has begun construction on its medium truck and bus tire plant near Stargard, Poland. The factory will start production in early 2009.

On Friday, September 21, Goodyear Dunlop Tires Ukraine in collaboration with Matador – K (Ìàòàäîð-Ê) firm held the GOODYEAR FOREST PARTY – the presentation of brand-new models for winter 2007-2008 season.

FIA has released details of the e-mail conversation between driver Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa that led to McLaren being excluded from this year’s Formula One constructor’s championship amid accusations of spying.

Yokohama's Advan brand will serve as the presenting sponsor of Hooked on Driving at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, Calif.

The European Commission has moved to ensure that car manufacturers will provide technical information about car repairs to all independent garages in the European Union.

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric has taken its first major independent tyre test victory, with Evo magazine declaring the latest Goodyear ultra-high performance tyre as the winner in a comparison of nine brands.

Europe has overwhelmingly cast its vote in favour of the tyre brand it regards as the safest and most durable, Michelin, putting the company miles ahead of the competition.

Akron City Council took the first steps toward creating a new area for Goodyear’s world headquarters yesterday, approving a measure to acquire 20 properties on the city’s east side to be converted into office and retail space.

News reports confirm that Indian automaker Tata Motors is interested in acquiring iconic British auto companies Land Rover and Jaguar, which Ford Motor Co. has put up for sale.

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has launched the new Bridgestone L320 on-/off-highway drive radial.

Yokohama Tire Corp. launched Eco Treadsetters, a consumer online social network focused on environmental issues.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. will begin construction next week on a 204,000-square-foot expansion of its 78-year-old plant in Gadsden, Ala., which company officials say will keep it operating for years to come.

The Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 will be the OE tire on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited.

Trials of a new roof tile may offer the possibility of an innovative tiling material using recycled rubber from used tires, according to a trial funded by the U.K.’s Waste & Resources Action Program.

Amerityre Corp. is licensing its technology to Desert Research Technology Inc., giving DRT the exclusive, worldwide rights to manufacture paddle-type sand tires featuring Amerityre's polyurethane elastomers.

Pirelli SpA chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera is planning to pay of the company’s debt and invest in its tyre unit with cash from the planned sale of its Olimpia unit.

Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. sold its nearly 7% stake in Chalco, China's largest aluminum maker, for $2 billion. Alcoa said it would continue to invest in the aluminum industry in China, where it currently manufactures foil, fasteners, automotive components and other products.

Alcoa Wheel Products has been named the exclusive wheel supplier for the new super-exotic Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon.

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has announced the winners of its first Safety Scholars Video Contest.

Michelin swept every segment of the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.

RMA has created a downloadable tire care course aimed at teen drivers and driver’s education instructors.

Groupe Michelin used the 2007 the International Motor Show in Frankfurt to unveil its new Energy Saver tire line, which it claims will dramatically reduce carbon emissions and cut fuel consumption.

The DVLA and Police have seized 270 vehicles with potential deadly hazards, such as bald tyres, in South Yorkshire.

Asia Pulse has reported that Apollo Tyres has been ordered to pay Rs 10,000 by the Delhi Consumer Commission foralleged tire defects.

India has now signed a commitment to build a grand prix circuit in Delhi.

NHTSA and the Chinese government will sign an agreement Sept. 12 that will help speed the recall of defective auto parts.

The U.S. state of Ohio is keen to let Bridgestone know that they are welcome in its part of the world.

Nine tire dealers will take to the track and compete at Virginia International Raceway for the Dunlop Driver Cup. The race-off will be held Sept. 18-20.

· World first: the first all-season RunFlat tyre
· Available from September

Yokohama Rubber Corp. is apparently considering building a anew tire plant in Eastern Europe, according to news reports.

The recently reported capacity expansion plans for Goodyear’s Dalian plant in China – to 17,000 tyres a day or 10% of global production – will mostly be supplied from local sources.

Continental AG’s ContiSportContact 3 has been named the “official tire” of Mercedes-Benz USA’s C-Drive national ride-and-drive series, featuring the automaker’s redesigned C-Class sedan.

Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices on all of its consumer tires – passenger, high performance and light truck/SUV – by up to 4%.

Performance brake system maker Brembo SpA and Sabelt SpA, maker of racing seat belts and child safety products, have formed a joint venture to produce and market special accessories for motor vehicles and motorcycles.

The BBC Top Gear team of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May made their endurance racing debut this past weekend at Silverstone in the annual Britcar 24 Hour race.

‘Green’ appears to be the unofficial colour of the Frankfurt Show, with a number of manufacturers choosing to display their concept of a low environmental impact vehicle.

Yokohama’s S.drive tire has been approved for OE fitment on the new Smart-Brabus GmbH Smart FourTwo Brabus. The car will be sold in Eirope, Japan and Australia.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. plans to increase pricing on all of its passenger and light truck/SUV tires by up to 4%.

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire is working with construction companies and groups to help students learn more about careers in the construction industry by sponsoring a high school team for the AEM Construction Challenge.

Living in an environment so cold that even a polar bear thinks twice about popping out for a pint of milk can have its advantages.

Michelin may bow out of MotoGP racing at the end of the current season if the Honda and Yamaha factory teams switch to Bridgestone for 2008, reports Eurosport.

A bomb scare emptied Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s headquarters in Akron on Aug. 31. No bomb was found, police officials said.

Continental AG’s Automotive Systems Division plans to further consolidate its position in China through the acquisition of Zhangjiagang Fugang Heli Electronics Co. Ltd. from China’s Fugang Group.

Bridgestone Turanza EL42 tires have been selected as the OE tire for the new Lexus LS 600h L all-wheel drive luxury hybrid sedan.

Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. said it will raise prices on all of its passenger, performance and light truck/SUV tires by 3% to 5%.

India’s tire exports for fiscal year 2006-07 registered a marginal growth of 1.15% at 54,49,560 units as against 53,87,502 units the year before.

Workers at Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire plant in in La Vergne, Tenn., firmly rejected a new contract with the tiremaker, bringing questions about the future of the truck and passenger tire plant.

The sale of Pirelli’s loss-making share in Telecom Italia has been delayed by Brazil’s telecommunications regulator Anatel.

Finnish cold weather tyre specialist Nokian has told the daily newspaper Aamulehti that it plans to expand its retail business.

The ContiComfortKit, a system designed to ensure mobility in the face of tyre failure, can be used with all proprietary car tyres. It is considerably faster and easier to use than conventional systems. The Kit is now available from our Andover and Kingston branches.

Highlights IAA 2007: Technologies for safe, comfortable and sustainable driving. The Automotive Systems division of the international automotive supplier, Continental AG will present at the international Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) (Hall 5.1/A16) intelligent and networked safety systems to providing the best possible protection for people in road traffic.

The tussle between the Indian tire industry and the India Rubber Board is set to blossom into a full-fledged war.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and its Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems received Paschall Truck Lines Inc.'s "Maintenance Vendor of the Year" award at the trucking company's annual vendor dinner.

Haltec Corp. has joined the Get Nitrogen Institute (GNI), an organization devoted to promoting the benefits of nitrogen use in tires.

Eight industry leaders will be inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame this year, including the retired leaders of the nation’s two most recognizable companies.