Goodyear Eagle Tires Chosen Exclusively for All-New 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
May 18, 2015
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that Chevrolet's full line of 2016 Camaro models will roll exclusively on Goodyear Eagle performance tires. According to Chevrolet, the sixth generation Camaro has been redesigned from the ground up to offer the exceptional driving dynamics and refinement of a world-clas ... Continue reading
Will Arnett Stars in Newest Ad Campaign from Bridgestone
May 15, 2015
Former "Arrested Development" star and comedian demonstrates how DriveGuard tires help drivers stay in control of their day NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2015 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today released the latest commercial spots for its DriveGuard line of tires, which feature comedian Will Arnett as a father fac ... Continue reading
Michelin Development Celebrates 100th Loan To Small Businesses
May 11, 2015
Small business in South Carolina receives loan, helps program reach milestone GREENVILLE, S.C., May 11, 2015 -- Michelin Development--a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. that provides business loans to upstart businesses in many of the communities the tire company operates--today approved another loan to a sma ... Continue reading
Michelin XZA3+, Our Longest-Lasting Energy Steer Tire For Line Haul Available In Two New Sizes
May 11, 2015
XZA3+ Designed to Handle Today's Heavier Tractors with Required Emissions Abatement and Monitoring Equipment GREENVILLE, S.C., May 6, 2015 -- Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., today announced the launch of two new sizes of the popular MICHELIN XZA3+. This ultra-fuel-efficient ti ... Continue reading
2015 One Lap Of America At Corvette Museum May 8th
May 6, 2015
About The One Lap of America Created by Brock Yates (a longtime presence on the Car and Driver masthead) and popularized by the movie Cannonball Run, the Tire Rack One Lap of America Presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine is a modern iteration of the Cannonball Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash of 1970. Tod ... Continue reading
Goodyear Introduces Tires Containing Next-Generation Silica
May 5, 2015
AKRON, OH -- May 5, 2015: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has begun using a next-generation silica to increase the fuel-efficiency of its tires. This new silica will be first used in the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tire, which is being launched this month in Latin American markets. Tires containing the silica also wi ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Teen Driver Safety Program to Visit 11 US Cities
Apr 29, 2015
Teens Drive Smart Driving Experience provides free, hands-on training aimed at eliminating distracted driving behaviors and improving practical driving skills NASHVILLE, TN -- April 29, 2015: Just ahead of the 100 Deadliest Days, the busy summer driving season between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Bridgestone Americas (B ... Continue reading
Eight Michelin Plants In The U.S. Recognized For Workplace Safety
Apr 23, 2015
Tire industry association gives Michelin multiple awards for excellence and improvement GREENVILLE, S.C., April 23, 2015 -- At its annual meeting today, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) presented eight of its 20 safety awards this year to U.S. Michelin manufacturing plants. Two Michelin production facilities ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2015
Continental's goal - to make tire production more sustainable. - Dr. Peter Zmolek to address SAE World Congress on this breakthrough technology, April 21, 3:00PM in room 140F, Cobo Center, Detroit. AUBURN HILLS, MI -- April 20, 2015: While Earth Day is celebrated only once a year, international tire manufacturer and au ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Inspires Mobility for All
Apr 16, 2015
Design Experts Identify Challenges and Opportunities in 'Designing for the Next Frontier' DETROIT -- April 16, 2015: Designing transportation that provides simple, functional and affordable mobility for all areas of the world was the focus of the 12th annual Michelin Challenge Design and Automotive Press Association de ... Continue reading
Michelin Offers Tips For Reducing Soil Compaction
Apr 15, 2015
Lower-pressure farm tires create larger footprint to spread equipment weight GREENVILLE, SC -- April 14, 2015: Faced with lower commodity prices, farmers are looking for any edge to improve productivity and crop performance. As the 2015 growing season gets under way, experts say one of the most effective ways to improv ... Continue reading
Lehigh Technologies Wins 2015 Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer Award
Apr 13, 2015
Specialty materials company recognized as a leader in clean technology innovation ATLANTA & NEW YORK -- April 13, 2015: Lehigh Technologies, a specialty materials company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRP), today announced that it has won the prestigious Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer award. Lehigh Technologie ... Continue reading
Michelin Adds Two More J.D. Power Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Awards
Apr 10, 2015
Michelin Grows Total to 77 Awards Since 1989 GREENVILLE, SC -- April 10, 2015: Adding to its already impressive list of J.D. Power original equipment tire customer satisfaction awards, Michelin once again received the industry's top honors for customer satisfaction, ranking highest in two of the three award-eligible ti ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2015
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: DOWN THE TUBES Profile America â Sunday, April 5th. One of the most desirable cars in automobile showrooms across the U.S. in 1954 was the Packard. The new models were the first to be equipped with a feature that soon swept the industry ... Continue reading
Michelin's Innovative Premier Tires To Come On New 2016 Lexus RX
Apr 2, 2015
Revolutionary, Award-Winning Tread Design Provides Exceptional Levels of Safety NEW YORK -- April 1, 2015: The exciting new 2016 Lexus RX, introduced at the New York International Auto Show, arrives with Michelin's latest advancement in tire safety technology, the MICHELIN® Premier® LTX® tire. Featuring the re ... Continue reading
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