The auto industry demands the highest standards for tire uniformity and quality. We at Kokusai provide laboratory testing for both tires and wheels, including durability and road simulator machines that properly evaluate assemblies. While all of the diagnostic tests we offer are important to maintaining the highest quality tire performance, such as rolling resistance, fatigue,…
The Future of Automotive is Riding on STEM Education
If the expected trends for the automotive industry continue as planned, we’re in for a major uptick and additional expansion. Things aren’t slowing down anytime soon, but the companies and workers still progress forward—posing room for new workers to find their place. Because of this, we must invest in the next generation of automotive workers…
Why Automotive Recalls Are Common and How They Can Be Avoided
Driving is a big part of life in the U.S. In fact, 95 percent of American households own a car, according to state.gov, and almost 85 percent of people get to work this way. With millions of automotives on the road, there is a lot of room for error in the automotive industry—but a big…
Top 5 Automotive Trends Expected for 2014
Our last blog brought you a recap of 2013, which was an outstanding year across the board for the automotive industry and Kokusai. We know it will be tough to top such a productive year, but we think there are five trends that will make 2014 equally as successful. 1. Even More Autonomous Cars While…