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Recall list grows to include ACCC, Del-Nat tires More size 245/70R17 SUV tire recalls manufactured by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. have been announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to Cooper, the total number of defective tires is 7,769. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series season opener Rockstar Energy/Makita Team LeDuc Racing picked up where they left off last season at the 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORS) opener in Las Vegas. Stock prices as of March 9, 2010 US Stocks: PEP BOYS (PBY) $10.02 \| TITAN INTERNATIONAL (TWI) $8.77 \| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) $60.13 \| WAL-MART STORES (WMT) $54.06 ... Foreign Stocks: Nexen (002350.KS) $4.77 \| Pirelli SpA (PC.MI) $0.56 \| Hankook (000240.KS) $20.64 ... View all industry-related stocks Brazil raises tariffs on U.S. tire exports 100% In retaliation for the way the United States has treated its cotton exports, the Brazilian government has raised import duties on an extensive list of goods, including tires. And the World Trade Organization (WTO) has authorized the sanctions, which could total as much as $829 million. TIREMAX offers franchises In Texas TIREMAX of North America is now selling retail tire franchises to Texans. Cosmo radial truck tire line debuts Tire Group International Inc. has launched its premium radial truck tire line under the Cosmo brand name. Falken ready for Sebring debut Team Falken Tire to debut a brand new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in the American Le Mans Series GT2 class at Sebring. Expect retail tire demand to improve, says Ludwig "In case you didn't notice, tire shipments to OEM auto manufacturers rose a whopping 26% in December, and this strength is expected to continue through the first quarter of 2010, at least," says Saul Ludwig in the latest installment of the "Ludwig Report" in Modern Tire Dealer magazine. Avon Motorcycle launches new Web site Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America has launched its new Avon motorcycle Web site, http://www.avonmoto.com. Pirelli Cinturato line wins performance awards Pirelli Tire North America reports the Pirelli Cinturato line of tires dominated annual tests run by ADAC, the German automobile club, together with Switzerland?s Touring Club (TCS) and the Austrian automobile club (OEAMTC). Becker Tire receives Bridgestone Bandag award Becker Tire & Treading Inc. has received a 35 year service award from Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions. BATO renews sponsorship of NHL awards Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) reports the Bridgestone brand will begin its second year as the presenting sponsor of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. Deadline nears for Michelin/TIA scholarship The deadline is approaching to apply for the 2010 Michelin North America Inc./Tire Industry Association (TIA) scholarship. MATDA elects Champlin, honors Burhenn The Mid-America Tire Dealers Association (MATDA) elected a new president and six new board members at its recent convention and trade show, held in Catoosa, Okla. Haweka USA to introduce alignment system Haweka USA will be showcasing the company's new heavy-duty truck alignment system, the AXIS 4000, at this year?s 2010 Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Ky., on March 25-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Atturo expands AZ800 line Atturo Tire has expanded the size range of its AZ800 line with three new sizes -- 255/50R19, 285/45R19 and 235/30R22. Stock prices as of March 8, 2010 US Stocks: TOYOTA MOTOR (TM) $77.94 \| HONDA MOTOR (HMC) $35.97 \| FORD MOTOR (F) $12.93 \| PEP BOYS (PBY) $10.12 ... Foreign Stocks: Hankook (000240.KS) $20.46 \| Continental (CON.F) $49.61 \| Toyo Tires (5105:JP) $2.28 ... View all industry-related stocks Dunn Tire helps Haiti with an $83,648 donation Dunn Tire LLC donated $5 for every tire sold between Jan. 16 and Feb. 14, 2010, to the Haitian earthquake relief effort. It also also solicited and accepted public donations at each store. Top American Le Mans Series teams choose Michelin Championship contending squads again chooses Michelin as their technical partner for the 2010 ALMS season. Bosch loudly introduces 'quiet' brake pads The Bosch Group is being anything but quiet about the launch of its QuietCast premium disc brake pads, which feature rubber-core shims designed to promote silent operation, according to the company. Pirelli P Zeros tame Grand Prix of Miami P Zero?s optimal performance proved on target for drivers and teams, and produced record lap times and incredibly close competition during the event. Next in line: Pep Boys, TBC recall SUV tires Add two more private brand tire lines to the list of recalled size 245/70R17 SUV tires manufactured by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. late last year. That brings the total of recalled tires to 7,769.

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