Contaminated Rubber Causes 10,000 Tire Recall
Friday June 29, 2012
The NHTSA and Cooper Tire are announcing recalls on 8 different tire lines this week, including tires by Cooper, Pep Boys, Del-Nat and TBC. Cooper asked for the voluntary recall ... Read More
Yokohama Avid Ascend Launch Event: Day 1
Monday June 25, 2012
While maneuvering a rolling travel bag through Orlando's airport, I think, "I could get used to this." Here I am in sunny Florida. Outside the terminal will be a guy ... Read More
Boston Creates A Pothole-Tracking Smartphone App
Monday June 18, 2012
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The city of Boston is now testing a free smartphone app that will automatically detect and report potholes and other street repair issues to ... Read More
Tire Safety Week: The Aftermath
Monday June 11, 2012
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National Tire Safety Week is over. I'm sure you've all been thinking about tire safety all week while attending all those tire safety parties and events, ... Read More
Rubber Futures Fall 51%
Monday June 4, 2012
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An interesting article in Bloomberg last week discusses the recent volatility in the natural rubber market. The article has some great facts and analysis, but it's a bit densely ... Read More