Chicago named top thrill-seeking city in the inaugural BFGoodrich Tires Adrenaline Index
Jun 12, 2013
Move aside Denver and Phoenix, it seems Chicagoans are the biggest thrill-seekers in the country, according to the new BFGoodrich Tires Adrenaline Index. The tire maker surveyed 3,500 Americans across the country, revealing that more than one-third of Americans are self-proclaimed thrill seekers who thrive on new adven ... Continue reading
Jun 7, 2013
Building on the recent announcement that Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and the Industrias Negromex S.A. de C.V. (INSA) subsidiary of Grupo KUO have jointly earned a U.S. patent (8,357,733) for silica masterbatch, the two companies today reported achieving a significant milestone. They have successfully evaluated silica ... Continue reading
Under Pressure? It's National Tire Safety Week
Jun 3, 2013
Tires are the critical connection between your car and the road in all sorts of driving conditions. To maximize tire life and safety, check the condition and inflation pressure regularly and have the tires rotated and balanced, says the Car Care Council. "Your car's tires affect its ride, handling, traction and safety, ... Continue reading
Inflate, Rotate and Evaluate: Bridgestone Americas Shares Tips for National Tire Safety Week
Jun 3, 2013
As families hit the road on vacation this spring and summer, it's critical they check the condition of their tires before they set off. To promote the importance of tire safety, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone Americas) is sharing a few tips for safe travel in conjunction with the Rubber Manufacturers ... Continue reading
Goodyear Kicks Off 4th Annual 'Gives Back' Campaign
Jun 1, 2013
Continuing its long history of supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series, is waving the green flag on the fourth annual "Goodyear Gives Back" charitable program benefitting the Support Our Troops organizatio ... Continue reading
Discount Tire and RMA Continue Education Efforts for National Tire Safety Week June 2 - 8
May 30, 2013
Discount Tire, the world's largest tire and wheel retailer, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), continue their relationship for National Tire Safety Week June 2-8. The nationwide effort is designed to educate motorists about the four essential areas of tire maintenance including Pressure, Alignment, Rotatio ... Continue reading
Goodyear Kicks Off 4th Annual 'Gives Back' Campaign
May 23, 2013
Continuing its long history of supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series, is waving the green flag on the fourth annual "Goodyear Gives Back" charitable program benefitting the Support Our Troops® organizat ... Continue reading
Corrected: Tire Recall Exposes Need for Tire Destruction
May 14, 2013
Kumho Tire's recent scramble to find thousands of recalled tires that were resold to used tire dealers, instead of being scrapped, underscores the need for a total destruction system for unsafe tires, says the inventor of CompacTire. Last week, the Vietnamese tire company and Liberty Tire Recycling, one of the nation's ... Continue reading
Goodyear Holds Grand Opening of New Global Headquarters
May 12, 2013
Cutting a ribbon featuring the pattern of a tire tread, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company held the "Grand Opening" of its new Global Headquarters here today. Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer, Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic made brief remarks before leading a ri ... Continue reading
Continental Tire to Expand North American Soccer Presence
May 6, 2013
Continental Tire to Expand North American Soccer Presence -- Continental Tire renews partnership with MLS, announces partnership with U.S. Soccer. Today, Continental Tire announced that they have extended their agreement with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), Major League Soccer's commercial arm, to continue as an officia ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Officially Open New Global Headquarters
May 5, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Global Headquarters with representatives from the State of Ohio, the City of Akron and Summit County; local members of Congress; and officials of Industrial Realty Group. ... Continue reading
Goodyear presented with Honda's Excellence in Quality Award
May 3, 2013
Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America announces that Honda of America has presented it with a prestigious supplier award for its 2012 performance in supplying tires for the vehicle manufacturer. Goodyear received the "Excellence in Quality Award" for its performance in supplying tires for various Honda models. Out of 631 ... Continue reading
Michelin Helps Canadian Drivers Stay Safe This Summer
May 2, 2013
Online safe driving tips stress importance of preparation and education-- With summer just around the corner, Canadian families will soon take to the open road. Now is a good time for summer road-trippers to brush up on the important tips that can contribute to safe driving as they explore the great Canadian outdoors o ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Chosen for 2014 Silverado, Sierra Trucks
May 2, 2013
General Motors Corp. has selected a variety of Goodyear tires as original equipment fitments for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, which are among the most popular trucks available in North America. With a wide range of models -- regular, extended and crew cabs --the trucks are used for many applications, ... Continue reading
Goodyear Unveils Special Edition Military Support Tire
Apr 28, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series, today unveiled the special commemorative tires it will supply for the upcoming NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway to wave the green flag on the fourth year of the successful Goodyear Gives Back campaign. A multi- ... Continue reading
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