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Siemens develops wheel motor

Added: 20 Nov 2006

Juergen Pander, Automotive News

Munich, Germany -- To meet future emissions regulations, Siemens VDO…

Ford centre to OK Chinese parts

Added: 20 Nov 2006

James B. Treece, Automotive News

Beijing - Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $27.5 million (220 millio…

Bridgestone revises fundamental mid-term strategy

Added: 20 Nov 2006

ITokyo - Bridgestone Corp has re-issued its notes on the corporation's fundamental mid-term strateg…

USW impugns safety of Goodyear tyres during strike

Added: 20 Nov 2006

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The United Steelworkers' - the union that is on strike against Goodyear…

News from elsewhere on the web 20/Nov/06

Added: 20 Nov 2006

(7 items)London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers mig…

Apollo's first asymmetric tyre for India uses silica

Added: 20 Nov 2006

Mumbai, India - Apollo Tyres Ltd has launched a premium V-speed rated tubeless car radial tyre for …

Conti may buy Amtel-Vredestein. Russians confirm talks

Added: 20 Nov 2006

Enschede, The Netherlands - Amid speculation by Russian media, Tyre producer Amtel-

Vredestein said…

Pirelli launches 2007 calendar in London

Added: 17 Nov 2006

London - Pirelli has launched its 2007 calendar in London. This year marks a significant change for…

Trelleborg named as 'high leverage innovator'

Added: 17 Nov 2006

New York - International consultants, Booz, Allen Hamilton have produced a report into global R&…

Goodyear to offer $1 billion in senior notes

Added: 17 Nov 2006

Akron, Ohio - Goodyear intends to raise about $1000 million by issuing three- and five-year senior …

Bekaert to close steel-cord facility in Tennessee

Added: 16 Nov 2006

Kortrijk, Belgium - NV Bekaert SA said it will will shut down its steel cord plant in Dyersburg, Te…

Goodyear, union talks expected to continue

Added: 16 Nov 2006

Akron, Ohio - Formal talks between Goodyear and the United Steelworkers are expected to continue fo…

Amtel-Vredestein doubles net losses in first nine months

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Enschede, Netherlands - Amtel-Vredestein NV, reported growth in both sales and pre-tax profits for…

European car registrations continue gradual climb

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Brussels, Belgium - Total new passenger car registrations in Europe (EU23 + EFTA) in October 2006 r…

Lanxess continues to generate more cash in Q3

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Leverkusen, Germany - Lanxess AG continues with its strong recovery in the three months to Septembe…

News from elsewhere on the web 15/Nov/06

Added: 15 Nov 2006

(7 items)London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers mig…

Malaysia's NR production jumps in first nine months

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Kuala Lumpur - Production of NR in Malaysia grew to 966 500 tonnes, compared with 854 200 tonnes in…

Sports shoes to use 'Superball' technology

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Lexington, Massachusetts - A new sports shoe launching in the US today uses the 'superball' technol…

Belt maker Habasit purchases Summa

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Suwanee, Georgia - Recently formed Habasit Holding USA Inc. has completed the acquisition of Summa …

Yokohama breaks ground on Vietnam tyre plant

Added: 15 Nov 2006

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has broken ground for a cross-ply motorcycle …