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Cooper Tire Officially Rolls Out Greater Fuel Efficiency Tire

July 7th, 2009

Cooper announced today that to meet consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, it has added its first low-rolling resistance tire line — the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) — to its product portfolio. The Cooper GFE is now available at dealers nationwide.

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The new Nokian Forest Rider tyre sizes soften the driving response of heavy tractors

June 3rd, 2009

Forest Rider (Image: Nokian)

The size range of the Nokian Forest Rider specialty tyre, designed for heavy forest-use tractors, is expanding. The characteristics of traditional tractor tyres have not satisfied the needs of demanding contractors who are searching for efficiency.

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More operating hours to contractors’ everyday work – the durability of the Nokian TRI 2 improves

June 3rd, 2009

Nokian TRI 2 agricultural tire (Image: Nokian)

Nokian TRI 2 is a reliable partner for modern-day farmers and equipment contractors all year round. The unique wear resistance of the versatile block-patterned special tyre, suitable for machine contracting, has been improved even more.

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Mastercraft Tires Celebrates 100th Anniversary

June 1st, 2009

MASTERCRAFT TIRES is celebrating its 100th anniversary by using the milestone to reinvigorate the brand for future success.

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The new Porsche Panamera – getting up to speed with ContiSportContact 3

May 22nd, 2009

Porsche Panamera is fitted with ContiSportContact 3 (Image: Porsche)

The new Porsche Panamera will be launched with Continental tires. To this end the tire developers in Hanover adapted the ContiSportContact 3, Continental’s top tire line, to match the chassis of the new sports car and meet the specifications drawn up by Porsche in Zuffenhausen. This limited series of special tires for the Porsche will

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Conflict over Conti-Stöcken Settled: Compromise as a result

May 19th, 2009

Only a compromise, but better than nothing: Stöcken will survive (Image: Continental)

In the conflict surrounding commercial vehicle tire production at Continental’s Hanover-Stöcken plant, company management, the IG BCE trade union and employee representatives have come to terms on a solution. The compromise package makes use of all instruments the labor market provides and opens up prospects for 2010. “The package is the result of several rounds

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Andreas Gerstenberger appointed Executive Vice President ContiTrade

May 12th, 2009

Bill Carldwell is successor of Andreas Gerstenberger in US

The Passenger and Light Truck Tire Division of Continental today announced the appointment of Andreas Gerstenberger to the position of Executive Vice President of Continental AG`s European tire trading company ContiTrade with more than 2.000 retail and franchise outlets in twelve European countries. With effect of August 1, 2009 he will be reporting to Dr.

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Continental Moves to Adjust to Persistently Weak Tire Markets in Europe

March 11th, 2009

Continental will discontinue production of commercial tires in its plant hanover-Stöcken (Image: Continental)

A steep drop in original equipment sales and a marked deterioration on replacement markets have resulted in production overcapacities for passenger and commercial vehicle tires at Continental AG in Hanover, Germany.

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Dr. Hubertus von Grünberg lays down his position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Continental AG

March 6th, 2009

Dr. Hubertus von Grünberg (Image: Continental)

The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Continental AG, Hanover, Dr. Hubertus von Grünberg has this Friday communicated that he will lay down his position with immediate effect. He will also lay down his mandate as an ordinary member of the Supervisory Board with immediate effect and due to personal reasons. Until a new Chairman

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Bridgestone Introduces the Third Generation of Run-flat Tires

March 3rd, 2009

Bridgestone Corporation today announced it has successfully developed new technologies and related it’s practical applications that improve the riding comfort of run-flat tires. Bridgestone will begin marketing this “third generation” of run-flat tires in 2009, focusing on sales to original equipment manufacturers for installation in new passenger vehicles. As environmental awareness grows worldwide, automakers are accelerating

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