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Hankook Tire achieves victory at Super Lap Battle Finals
For the second year in a row, when the smoke cleared from the Super Lap Battle Finals a Hankook driver was on top of the podium.
Equipment and Tool Institute launches TPMS study
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The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) is continuing to assist members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, and is launching its second Market Research Study to cover Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and specific questions on the growing trend of the OEMs to equip vehicles with telematics solutions.
Customized Camaro on Nitto tires is 'Mothers Choice' at SEMA
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A customized 2010 Camaro equipped with Nitto tires, the Lingenfelter T/A, has won a Mothers Choice Award for excellence in automotive design at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
Michelin adds to retread truck tire line
Motor Age
Michelin Retread Technologies is expanding the retreadable offerings of its X One wide single truck tire line with the recent rollout of the X One XZU S Pre-Mold Retread.
New features added to Continental delivery truck tire
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Responding to customer requests for a more rugged regional truck tire, Continental says it has enhanced its HSR1 tire for commercial pick-up and delivery applications. The heavy steer regional tire now includes a curb/scuff rib feature in the 245/70R19.5 size.
Citing positive brand recognition, Pirelli Drivers Cup USA to return next year
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Pirelli says Porsche racers competing on its P Zero Racing Slicks and Racing Rain tires are impressed with this year?s inaugural Pirelli Drivers Cup USA, and the series will run again next year.
Hankook rolling ahead with several 2010 racing sponsorships
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After celebrating its most successful motorsports season to date, Hankook Tire plans to get back on the track in 2010, continuing its participation in professional drifting and time attack competition and re-establishing a contingency reward program for grassroots racing enthusiasts.
2010's National Tire Safety Week ready to roll in June
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Next year?s Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) National Tire Safety Week will be June 6-12. The ninth annual event is an initiative of the RMA?s Be Tire Smart ? Play Your PART program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition.
TIA booting-up with refreshed tire industry cyberspace presence
Motor Age
Upgraded Internet content has been launched to boost the Tire Industry Association?s (TIA) online offerings.
Tire Rack attacks challenges of winter with consumer-oriented driving suggestions
Motor Age
Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists ?and some football fans? not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather, according to Tire Rack, which has issued advice aimed at helping drivers cope with winter conditions.
Accord among Hoosier and Continental set to enhance motorsports tire offerings
Motor Age
Hoosier Racing Tire and Continental are joining forces, combining high performance street- and race-tire marketing along with research and development activities.

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