Bridgestone's Free Hands-On Driving Training Session for Teens visits 12 U.S. cities
Mar 21, 2014
Young drivers across the country will have a chance to learn potentially life-saving driving skills through the Bridgestone Teens Drive Smart Driving Experience. The free program pairs classroom instruction with hands-on driving exercises to teach drivers how to better handle accident avoidance and the importance of el ... Continue reading
New Goodyear Blimp Takes First Flight
Mar 18, 2014
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's newest blimp took to the skies Monday for its maiden flight. The test flight is part of a comprehensive training program Goodyear pilots and crew will undergo over the next two months. The new blimp will officially be ready to begin travelling to cities around the United States afte ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reveals Larger, Faster Airship; Launches Nationwide Contest to Choose its Name
Mar 14, 2014
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today unveiled an all-new, state-of-the-art version of its world-famous icon, the Goodyear Blimp. The new airship is larger, faster, and more maneuverable and builds on the companyâs legacy as the worldâs leading builder and operator of airships. The new blimp was introduced ... Continue reading
Fuel The Cause To Transform Green Spaces: Bridgestone Americas Launches Consumer Contest
Mar 3, 2014
Green spaces are good for the earth and good for people, offering a wealth of benefits such as stress reduction, peace, a place for recreational activity and enjoyment. Bridgestone Americas understands the health and environmental benefits of green spaces, such as community gardens, walking trails, playgrounds, etc. To ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company’s Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center Opens 700th Store
Feb 17, 2014
Ford continues the growth of its Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center business by opening its newest store in Texas; Quick Lane now exceeds 700 stores nationally Ford is increasing investments to support continued growth with all-new advertising across media platforms Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers no-appointment, w ... Continue reading
Jan 28, 2014
Dana Holding Corporation announced today that it has launched new technology to support its industry-leading Spicer® central tire inflation system (CTIS). Dana now optimizes the performance of lower flow CTIS applications for smaller government defense and vocational vehicles with a new mechatronic control unit (MCU) ... Continue reading
Cooper CS3 Touring Tire Wins Global 2013 GOOD DESIGN Award
Jan 22, 2014
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its new CS3 Touring tire has earned a 2013 GOOD DESIGN⢠Award from the Chicago Anthenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Cooper was one of 700 recipients of the award selected from several t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Helps Provide the Traction for Ford's 2015 Mustang
Jan 20, 2014
With Goodyear Eagle tires on the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang, two iconic brands are again at the leading edge of putting style and performance on the pavement. ... Continue reading
Supportive Government Policies and Fuel-Efficient Tires to Drive Malaysian Tyre Market
Jan 20, 2014
Growing demand for hybrid cars as a result of government initiatives to drive the tyre market in Malaysia over the next five years Malaysia's favorable government policies, coupled with political and economic stability, and the presence of well-developed infrastructural facilities, have attracted major international au ... Continue reading
Lehigh Technologies Expands Research and Development Capabilities
Jan 20, 2014
Lehigh Technologies Inc., a leading sustainable materials company, announced today that it has strengthened its state-of-the-art research and development capabilities, adding Chad Jasiunas as Technical Manager for Functional Materials and investing significantly in new mixing and analytical equipment for its Applicatio ... Continue reading
Aaron's Announces Sale of RIMCO Stores
Jan 20, 2014
Aaron's, Inc. announced today the sale of all of the assets of its RIMCO operations to Rent-A-Wheel /Rent-A-Tire. RIMCO and Rent-A-Wheel/Rent-A-Tire stores offer consumers the sales and lease ownership of automobile tires, wheels, and rims. ... Continue reading
Sino Legend Responds to ITC Decision; Allows Continued U.S. Import of Tires Using SL-1801 Tackifier
Jan 17, 2014
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today issued a substantial modification to its initial determination in the Sino Legend (Zhangjiagang) Chemical Co., Ltd. and SI Group Inc. intellectual property case. The Commission ruled that the majority of SI Groupâs alleged trade secrets are unprotectable, and rej ... Continue reading
Michelin's Revolutionary Tread Design Evolves To Maintain Grip Even When Worn
Jan 16, 2014
Today at the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the MICHELIN® Premier® A/S tire with revolutionary new EverGrip⢠technology, which provides drivers with exceptional levels of safety even as their tires wear down. Even when worn, the MICHELIN Premier A/S with EverGrip⢠technology ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Issues Statement Regarding Production at Chinese Joint Venture Plant
Jan 11, 2014
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today issued the following statement regarding reports that production of Cooper brand tires has resumed at the Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire (CCT) joint venture facility in Rongcheng, China. ... Continue reading
Well Prepared and Safe into the Winter Holidays
Jan 2, 2014
With the start of the New Year, passionate winter sport fans are looking forward again to strapping on their skis or snow boards and dashing into the winter sports season. Being well prepared helps to prevent injuries. Both your own fitness and that of your equipment should be put to the test. Most importantly, to make ... Continue reading
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