Apollo Tyres Ltd (NSE: ApolloTYRE) has fired right back at Cooper Tire and issued the following statement in response to the announcement from Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) that it has terminated the Merger Agreement with Apollo announced on June 12, 2013: “Apollo is disappointed that Cooper has prematurely attempted to terminate our […]
Republic Services has announced the deployment of a new fleet of 79 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste and recycling trucks that are now serving customers throughout greater Indianapolis. The new CNG fleet replaced older diesel powered trucks, and represents, according to Republic, “a significant local investment in cleaner, safer and more efficient vehicles.” “We […]
Sales of stop-start vehicles (SSVs), which eliminate idling by shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stationary and restarting it automatically when it is time to move, are expected to surpass 55 million units annually by 2022. These vehicles, which offer fuel economy benefits of hybrids at a lower price, are proving popular with […]
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB) has announced that it has terminated the merger agreement with Apollo Tyres (NSE:ApolloTYRE). “It is time to move our business forward,” said Cooper Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Roy Armes. “While the strategic rationale for a business combination with Apollo is compelling, it is clear that the merger […]
As pressure mounts on fleet maintenance and service shops throughout North America to address new and more stringent environmental requirements, 2014 is shaping up to be the year of the “green lift” according to vehicle lift leader, Stertil-Koni. Driving this trend are multiple factors that indicate a transformational period in terms of fleet maintenance and […]
New data from a nationwide study reveals that female motorcycle riders feel happier, more confident and sexier than women who don’t ride. Specifically, the study, conducted, by Kelton and commissioned by Harley-Davidson, shows that women who ride their own motorcycles are noticeably happier in life, in relationships, and even in the bedroom. The methodology included interviews […]
