Delphi Automotive PLC has earned a “BBB” credit rating from analysts at Morningstar. The investment research firm’s “BBB” rating suggests that the company is a moderate default risk. They also gave their stock a two star rating. A number of other…
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Automotive brake friction products market worth 3.61 bn units by 2019
The report “Automotive Brake Friction Product Market by OE & Aftermarket (Brake Pads, Shoes, Lining, Rotor, and Drum) & Material type (Pads-Non Metallic, Semi-Metallic, & Ceramic, Lining-Organic, Semi-Metallic & Synthetic) – Industry Trends & Forecast to 2019” defines and segments the Automotive Brake…
Cooper Tire & Rubber gets “Hold” rating
Shares of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co (NYSE:CTB) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the seven ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Analyst Ratings.Net reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and…
Dunlop introduces new tyres
Continental Tyre Malaysia, the official manufacturer and distributor of Dunlop tyres in Malaysia, has launched the new Dunlop Formula D05 and Dunlop SP Sport J5 earlier today. Produced at Continental’s plant in Alor Setar, both tyres have been designed specifically for local road conditions,…
New concept tyres by Michelin
The perfect way to conserve (and consequently save) energy- use the heat generated by friction on tyres and convert it into electricity. That’s the brilliant idea Goodyear Tyres came up with at the Geneva International Auto Show this week. Regenerative brakes have…
Satellite imaging can help locate suitable land for rubber cultivation
ISRO’s former chairman, G. Madhavan Nair, said that advanced technology can also help in identifying the type of blight that affects rubber trees, Nair said, while inaugurating the ‘India Rubber Meet’ at Le Meridian in Kochi on Wednesday. Natural rubber…
Canada’s tyre market to increase at 6% CAGR till 2020
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Canada Tyre Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020” report to their offering. Canada’s tyre market is forecast to increase at a CAGR of around 6% till 2020 Large vehicle fleet and growing hybrid vehicle sales…
Same tyre choices for Formula One championship
Pirelli has nominated the same tire choices as last year for the first four races of the Formula One championship, starting with the Australian Grand Prix next week, the tire supplier said on Wednesday. Medium and soft compounds will be…
Yokohama Rubber inks deal with Chelsea
Chelsea yesterday revealed The Yokohama Rubber Company Ltd will be their shirt sponsor from next season in a five-year deal which is reported to be the second largest in Premier League history. The west London club, who agreed a 10-year…
India’s natural rubber import to reach 18 %
India’s natural rubber imports could rise nearly 18 percent to a record 500,000 tonnes in the next financial year, buoyed by rising local consumption and lower prices overseas, industry officials said on Wednesday. Higher imports by the world’s second-biggest consumer…