News from elsewhere on the web (23 Dec 2009)

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The Pirelli factory in Manresa (Barcelona) closed its doors today. Barcelona Reporter (Spain)

Spot rubber prices decline The Hindu Business Line (India)

UAE-China trade down nearly 30% this year Arabian Business (UAE)

Coroner's warning over tyre pressures West Country (UK)

Tire Redemption Program Goes Flat MyFox Memphis (US - Tennessee)

Tyre firms: Profits may deflate on high input cost Business Standard (India)

Exports, Imports recover in Oct Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

China to raise sales tax on vehicles Xinhua (China)

Dongfeng Motor Corp Aims to lift car sales by 150% Shanghai Daily(China)

EU extends penalty taxes on Chinese, Vietnamese shoes AFP via Google (China)

Snow tire standards must be met: auto group CBC (Canada)