Goodyear Working to Excite Students about Engineering
Apr 20, 2012
More than 900 students, parents and teachers from across northeastern Ohio will visit Firestone High School on April 28, for the 12th annual Goodyear Engineering Career Day. Sponsored by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Engineering Career Day will feature unique opportunities for students to learn about many element ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2012
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Bridgestone Americas will be participating in a news conference this Tuesday, April 24 to release the results of a new nationwide survey on young drivers. The purpose of this survey was to find out not only what teens and young adults are doing behind the wheel, but why t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Eagle RS-A Tires Outfit 2013 Ford Police Vehicles
Apr 13, 2012
Ford selects Goodyear tires for Police Interceptor models Fitments include V6 sedan and all-wheel drive SUV More new vehicles are equipped with Goodyear tires than any other brand. In another example of Goodyear tires as a choice of experts, the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility -- well- ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global and Chinese Automotive Wheel Hub Industry Report, 2011-2012
Apr 13, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Automotive Wheel Hub Industry Report, 2011-2012" report to their offering. 'Global and Chinese Automotive Wheel Hub Industry Report, 2011-2012' In China, aluminum wheel hub manufacturers can be divided into two categories, aftermarket-oriented, ... Continue reading
Tire Tips To Save Money and Arrive Safely This Summer
Apr 11, 2012
With summer comes an increase in driving and Continental Tire wants to help people across the U.S. save money, be kind to the environment, and arrive to their destinations safely by providing a few easy maintenance tips. But first, it's worth noting a few statistics from a 2010 survey conducted by the Rubber Manufactur ... Continue reading
Michelin to Build New Earthmover Tire Plant in South Carolina and to Expand Another
Apr 10, 2012
Michelin North America will again expand its operations in South Carolina, it was announced today by Michelin North America's Chairman and President Pete Selleck. Michelin, the largest manufacturing employer in the state, is breaking ground next week on a new Earthmover tire manufacturing plant in Anderson County, S.C. ... Continue reading
Michelin North America to Increase Prices on Its Agricultural Tires
Apr 7, 2012
Effective May 1, 2012, Michelin North America is increasing prices up to 6 percent on MICHELIN® Compact and Agricultural tires sold in the U.S. and Canada. Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, b ... Continue reading
Nissan Chooses Dunlop Tires for 2013 GT-R
Apr 5, 2012
When the 2013 Nissan GT-R rolls into dealer showrooms this spring, it will arrive with more horsepower, a retuned suspension system and ultra-high performance Dunlop tires. According to Nissan, major refinements to the 2013 GT-R's 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine resulted in an increased output of 545 horsepower 15 hp ov ... Continue reading
MICHELIN Defender Tire Designed To Keep Drivers Safer, Longer Now Available
Apr 2, 2012
Today, the all-new MICHELIN Defender tire, the greatest standard passenger car tire the company has ever made, hits the North American market, just in time for spring driving season. Offering a 90,000 mile warranty(3), increased safety and greater levels of fuel-efficiency(4) than the previous generation, the MICHELIN ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2012
When customers are highly satisfied with their vehicle's original tires, they are more likely to be loyal to the vehicle brand at the time of their next purchase, according to the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. a) In addition to increasing the likelihood of them ... Continue reading
Blimp takes flight to promote road
Mar 28, 2012
BLIMP TAKES FLIGHT TO PROMOTE ROAD SAFETY Goodyear has announced the return of its global brand icon as it continues to educate motorists on the importance of road safety. The Goodyear Blimp will take flight from mid March until July to embark on a nationwide tour in support of the tyre brandââ¬â¢s planned r ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2012
Georgia state Rep. Randy Nix (69th District) is pleased to announce that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has amended the state's road construction specifications to include recycled tire rubber as an alternative to conventional oil-based polymers for road asphalt production. Recycled tire rubber will be ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Plant in Sumter, South Carolina
Mar 28, 2012
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) today kicked off construction of its new tire plant in Sumter, South Carolina. The ceremony, attended by state and local governmental officials, marked the beginning of the construction process, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. By early 2014, the plant will ... Continue reading
Continental Tire the Americas Sumter, S.C. Plant Groundbreaking Ceremony
Mar 26, 2012
Who: South Carolina Governor, Nikki R. Haley South Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Bobby Hitt Chairman, Sumter County Economic Development Board, Greg Thompson Continental AG Executive Board Member, Tire Division, Nikolai Setzer Continental Tire the Americas CEO, Dr. Jochen Etzel What: Groundbreaking ceremony for Conti ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Winner of 29th Highway Hero Award
Mar 23, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named its 29th North America Highway Hero: a Tennessee-based truck driver who rescued a woman from a gun-wielding attacker. Chosen from among four finalists, Mike Schiotis of Spring Hill, Tenn., today accepted the 2011 Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award during the Mid-Ameri ... Continue reading
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