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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Tire Industry Association applauds the passage of the Right to Repair law in Massachusetts and strongly urges Congress to pass a comparable federal law to ensure that all American car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. "Most new vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to protect motorists...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The global commercial vehicle market is riddled by excess capacity and often shadowed by a gloomy outlook. However, fuel-efficient technology has entered the scene to save the day. In fact, consumer and government support for fuel-efficient automotives have boosted job growth across the US auto industry by nearly a quarter million in 3 years. Meanwhile, auto parts suppliers across the globe such as China, are optimistic about...
Symbology, Inc. long time leader in barcode technologies will exhibit at the upcoming ITEC tire trade show. Tire and rubber labels will be their primary focus. Barcode labels for new and retread tires will be exhibited. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 Symbology, Inc. will be a new exhibitor at ITEC 2012 (International Tire Exhibition & Conference) this year. The show takes place at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH; September 18 – 20. Featured in their ITEC exhibit will be...
Make Sure Your Vehicle is in A+ Condition Before the School Bell Rings BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the end of summer nears, students are getting ready to head back to school. Whether it's driving to college or carpooling with other neighborhood families, a properly maintained car is the safest, most dependable way to go. "When your passengers are your children and their classmates, making sure your car gets more than a passing grade is extra...
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BFGoodrich(®) and UNIROYAL(®) tires today announced a voluntary safety recall for approximately 841,000 BFGoodrich(®) Commercial T/A(® ) A/S and UNIROYAL(® )Laredo HD/H tires in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Two sizes of each tire are affected and they are typically found on commercial light trucks and full-sized heavy duty vans. Approximately 799,900 of these tires were sold in the U.S. No deaths or injuries have been reported...
Everyone hopes they won’t ever have to deal with a roadside emergency, but it happens frequently and it’s important to be prepared. InsuranceHotline.com offers important tips everyone should know about how to handle a roadside emergency safely, from getting the right help to staying warm in winter weather. (PRWEB) July 25, 2012 Knowing what to do in the event of a roadside emergency can make all the difference between things going smoothly and getting back on the road quickly and a...
AKRON, Ohio, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A combination of a high-performance automobile, a professional stunt driver, lots of video cameras and Goodyear's new Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tire is attracting the attention of thousands of potential tire buyers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) With these elements added together, Goodyear created a popular video, which has generated more than 210,000 views on YouTube alone. To support the launch of...
AKRON, Ohio, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced a development that could help consumers and the environment by reducing the amount of petroleum-based oil used in tires, while at the same time, extending tread life. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/CL44749) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Goodyear researchers at the company's Innovation Center here have found in their tests...
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Riders of scooters along with countless different types of powersports and other motorized bikes have one less thing to worry about today. With the announcement that Inovex Industries' Ride-On line of products is about to be distributed by leading small cycle and powersports parts retailer Parts For Scooters, riders now have an easy way to avoid flat tires. Moreover, with Ride-On's flagship products now being distributed through a top...
PITTSBURGH, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, has announced the company will donate its Pinnacle Rubber Mulch and SMARTE playground surface system to KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to saving play for America's children. The donation, which includes 8,200 square feet of Pinnacle Rubber Mulch for landscaping and 4,400 square feet of SMARTE playground safety surfacing, will be...
