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LONDON, February 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tire & Rubber companies are performing well. Thanks to the improvement in the overall economy and auto sector, these companies now have good demand for their products. Major companies like Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) are now working to improve their margins in order to make themselves more sustainable. Titan International Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is scheduled to announce its results later this month and the outlook is...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced that the world's most advanced tire testing system is now fully operational at the National Tire Research Center (NTRC) in Alton, Virginia. The Flat-Trac LTRe Tire Testing System is unique in its ability to accurately apply complex, real-world driving maneuvers to passenger vehicle, light truck and...

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Valentine's Day in the form of an oil change, tune-up or other loving service to make sure it runs happily ever after. Just a little extra care can lead to a longer life for your car, says the Car Care Council. "There's no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep your car running efficiently. By giving...

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new generation of drivers can now experience the performance of RoadHandler(TM) tires. Sears Auto Center announces the return of RoadHandler - a long-lasting, premium tire backed by a best-in-class 100,000 mile warranty. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60172-sears-auto-center-brings-back-roadhandler-tires (Photo:...

MILFORD, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Preventative maintenance is the number one thing car owners can do to extend the life of their vehicles. Just about any expert worth listening to will say that following a car's factory prescribed maintenance schedule is the best way to extend the life of a car. The service department at Mike Castrucci Ford of Milford has a well qualified team of service technicians to handle almost any problem that can come up. When looking for...

Tire Consultants Inc. a national accident investigation firm finds that black ice can form in many locations and under varying conditions. Drivers should be wary. (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 Winter Storm Luna pushes into the northeast bringing with it the possibility of black ice and hazardous driving conditions. A combination of snow, sleet, and rain, with subfreezing temperatures will make driving a major challenge for most commuters. Black ice is a thin layer of ice that forms on road...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bridgestone Americas is proud to announce the release of safe driving PSAs created by teenagers in the 2012 Teens Drive Smart Video Contest. The Bridgestone program empowers teens to create impactful videos that influence their peers to make smart, responsible decisions when they drive. The PSAs will be distributed to TV stations across the country to help spread these...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, and Bridgestone Americas, the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company, will highlight the innovative benefits of rubberized asphalt on February 27, 2013 with an event called "Recycle NASHVILLE: 2013." The event will be held at Bridgestone Americas' headquarters (535 Marriott Drive, Nashville) and will...

MT. VERNON, Ill., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With dedicated employees, a business-friendly community and success of previous ongoing expansions, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) announces plans to invest $129 million in its Mt. Vernon, Illinois tire facility and create more than 100 new full-time jobs over the next three years. This announcement demonstrates Continental's continued confidence in the Mt. Vernon facility and community. (Photo:...

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nitto Tire, a leading producer of high performance tires, has announced a new partnership with Formula DRIFT Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. With its deep roots in the enthusiast community, the brand's sponsorship of Gittin, a self-taught drifter extraordinaire, is a perfect match. Gittin is one of Monster Energy's premier athletes and a Ford factory driver. He is an icon of the sport of drifting, having competed every year since the start...