Tire meeting avoids Firestone firestorm

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Tire industry representatives launched innovative processes involving rubber compounds, curing temperatures, hydroplaning, uniformity, ruptures, run-flat technology and scrapping options at the international Tire Exhibition and Conference. However, attempts to create consumer excitement over new products, such as run-flat tires, failed. The industry is instead shifting its attention to smart tires in which computer chips in the wheel or tire can help reduce failures. The Firestone recall was mentioned only briefly since the cause of the failures has not yet been pinpointed.

Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading), Tires

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Jag revs up to capitalize on success of Porsche, Mercedes

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Jaguar Cars is producing a new two-seat sports car called the F-Type to be patterned after the famed E-Type of the 1960s. The F-Type would be launched as a 2004 model, with Jaguar building 30,000 units each year. The roadster would also be the fourth model in Jaguar's lineup after the introduction of the XK series in late 2000. Jaguar CEO Wolfgang Reitzle said the company is optimistic that the F-Type would meet the same success as Porsche's Boxster and Mercedes' SLK.

Automobile Manufacturing, Sports Cars, Jaguar Cars Inc.

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New generation of small jets prepares to take off

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Boeing Co's new 717 jetliner is slated to make its first flight through AirTran Airways, which has ordered eight 717s due to be delivered in the next 20 years. The aircraft can accommodate 117 passengers and is mainly intended for short flights and high-frequency routes. Boeing 717, the main competitor of Airbus' A318 planes, was initially a slow seller, but orders eventually ballooned to 115.

Aircraft Manufacturing, Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Co.

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