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NewsAugust 15, 2008

Hankook Announces Tire Price Increases

WAYNE, NJ – Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 10 percent on its full line of passenger, light truck, and medium-duty truck tires.

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NewsJuly 8, 2008

Michelin Will Raise Replacement and Commercial Tire Prices

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America Inc. will raise prices on its Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, private, and associate brand passenger and light-truck replacement tires up to 12 percent, effective Sept. 1.

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NewsJune 12, 2008

Yokohama Will Adjust Consumer Tire Prices Up to Six Percent

FULLERTON, CA – Continued record increases in the costs of raw materials and energy are forcing Yokohama Tire Corp. to adjust prices on its consumer tires up to six percent, effective July 1.

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NewsJune 11, 2008

Goodyear Announces Commercial Tire Price Hikes

AKRON, OHIO – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is raising prices on some of its commercial tires up to nine percent, effective Jul. 1.

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NewsJune 11, 2008

Yokohama Will Adjust Consumer Tire Prices Up to Six Percent

FULLERTON, CA - Due to continued record increases in the costs of raw materials and energy, Yokohama Tire Corp. will adjust prices on its consumer tires by up to six percent, effective Jul. 1.

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NewsJune 2, 2008

Toyo Tire U.S.A. is the Latest Tire Manufacturer to Announce Price Increases

FRANKLIN, KY – Effective July 1, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. will increase pricing on its passenger, light truck, and truck tires, according to Modern Tire Dealer.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 23, 2008

Pros & Cons of TPMS for Class 3-8 Truck Tires

The U.S. Department of Transportation is expected to release its revised medium-truck tire standard (FMVSS No. 119) during the second half of the year. However, it is anticipated that it won’t contain a provision calling for the use of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for Class 3-8 commercial trucks. TPMS is an electronic system that monitors the air pressure inside pneumatic tires. Should TPMS be mandated for commercial trucks over 10,000 lbs.? Here are three reasons supporting this.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerMay 1, 2008

GM Offers Fuel-Saving Technology in Several 'Flavors'

A significant amount of research has been conducted to support the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles. Here is a look at a few of the directions GM is taking.

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NewsApril 28, 2008

Under-inflated Tires a Drag on Fuel Efficiency

LOS ANGELES --- With gasoline prices rising, the Auto Club is reminding motorists they can save gas and money with one simple action: checking their vehicle's tire pressure.

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NewsApril 24, 2008

Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Increase Fuel Efficiency

PHILADELPHIA – Recognizing that underinflated tires are a leading cause of dangerous tire blowouts, the Pep Boys have once again partnered with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to promote consumer tire safety education during this week's National Tire Safety Week Apr. 20-26.

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