A 1967 recruitment film from Trans World Airlines (TWA) offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the rigorous training and polished lifestyle expected of its flight attendants—then called stewardesses—during the 1960s. The footage, restored and shared by YouTuber 16mm Time Machine,…
Summer tires are often an option on sportier cars, but most cars come with all-season tires due to their versatility in handling various road conditions. However, for those who prioritize grip over comfort, there are several top summer tire options…
The rubber and tire industry has seen various developments over the last seven days, with key players worldwide reporting their financial results and share-price trends. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show that Bridgestone Corp.’s share price increased by 3.1% to…
The White House is reducing tariffs on farm and construction equipment from 25% to 15% to alleviate cost pressures and stimulate near-term industrial investment. The move, which takes effect on June 8 and will run through the end of 2027, aims … Read more
Bentley has refreshed the Flying Spur sedan, aligning its front-end design with the Continental GT by swapping its iconic quad headlights for single-unit units on each side. The move breaks a 64-year tradition of quad headlights on Bentley’s four-door models, though … Read more
Bentley has issued a recall for eight 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC models after discovering that an incorrect front driveshaft was installed in three GTCs and five GTs. The issue stems from a supplier error at GKN Automotive Hungary, which … Read more
The global rubber and tire sector saw mixed performance over the past week, with share prices fluctuating among major manufacturers. Bridgestone’s stock rose 2.0% to ¥3,392, while Goodyear gained 3.2% to $6.07. Hankook climbed 1.9% to KRW63,000, but Michelin dipped 1.4% … Read more
Taiwanese carbon black giant CSRC International Corp. is accelerating its pivot away from commoditised rubber grades toward speciality materials, citing persistent oversupply and brutal price competition in the traditional carbon black sector. In a 26 May shareholders’ meeting report, the group—parent … Read more
Continental has completed a €300m expansion project at its tire manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, increasing annual production capacity by 3 million passenger car and light truck tires and adding 600 jobs. The expansion also marks the start of local radial … Read more