Archive for February, 2010

Goodyear Reports Higher Sales, Profit in 2009 Fourth Quarter

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported improved fourth quarter tire unit volumes, sales and earnings in 2009….The company’s fourth quarter 2009 sales were $4.4 billion, up 7 percent from 2008’s fourth quarter.

Product Recalls: Protecting the Consumer

While a recall is generally the responsibility of the manufacturer or supplier and comes in the form of a voluntary action, the government can also exercise their power and order a compulsory recall of a product

Dunlop Direzza DZ03G King of the Mountain at Bathurst 12 Hour

Capping off a weekend’s fast-paced racing, the team’s win in 202 laps and 1254.4kms in treacherous wet-weather conditions was assisted in no uncertain terms by the vehicle’s Dunlop Direzza DZ03G tyres.

Monroe: Adelaide Based Automotive Giant Joins Forces with Mark Winterbottom

Ford Performance Racing (FPR) V8 Supercar team driver Mark Winterbottom visited Adelaide today to make this announcement which will see the 28 year old joining forces with Tenneco to become the company’s lead ambassador for Australia’s most trusted shock absorber brand, Monroe Shock Absorbers

Bridgestone Debuts 2010 F1 Tyre

Bridgestone has successfully launched its 2010 Potenza Formula One tyre during pre-season testing at Valencia in Spain.

Bridgestone will again have four dry tyre compounds (Hard, Medium, Soft and Super Soft) to cover the 19-race calendar, with teams running the Soft and Super Soft compounds during the week’s testing program

Continental Tyres Expands Original Equipment Portfolio

Well known for its excellent safety at high speeds, the asymmetric tread pattern design of the ContiSportContact 3 provides shorter braking distances, excellent handling and precise steering response in all conditions.