Family-owned Consumer Tire Celebrates 50 Years in Business in Northeast Ohio
Mar 19, 2012
Consumer Tire Inc., a family-owned Northeast Ohio auto service provider and retailer of all major tire brands, will celebrate 50 years in business this month with food, prizes and special discounts to thank valued customers. Anniversary sale prices will extend from March 25 through March 31 and will coincide with the o ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2012
On the eve of the start of the 2012 season of the American Le Mans Series, Falken Tire, a leader in high performance tire technology for cars and trucks, will launch its largest social media campaign ever, focusing on the Azenis product line, and culminating in an aggressive giveaway contest featuring a brand new 2012 ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2012
The Wheels Task Force of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) and Michelin announced the scholarship winners of Lawrence Technological University's (LTU) Steel Wheel Design Competition at the program's unveiling this week at the LTU campus in Southfield. For the second year in a row, Colin Bonathan, a junior, ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Newest Innovations on Display in Geneva
Mar 6, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's innovative technology and industry-leading new product engine are on full display at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, which opens to the public on Thursday. New technologies on display include Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology (AMT), a self-inflating tire system that ca ... Continue reading
Nitto Tire Named 'Best in Class' by 2011 Interactive Media Awards
Mar 6, 2012
Nitto Tire, a leading producer of high performance tires, today announced that it is the winner of two awards in the 'Automobile' category of the prestigious 2011 Interactive Media Awards (IMA). Nitto was awarded 'Best in Class' for its Nitto Tire Mobile Launch and Nitto Tire Website Relaunch projects, developed by its ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Announces Opening of Modern Axle Plant
Mar 5, 2012
T.J.T., Inc. (the Company),(Pink Sheets: AXLE) T.J.T., Inc., a major supplier of axles, tires, and set-up supplies to the manufactured housing industry announced today that it has completed construction of its new axle recycling facility in Emmett, Idaho. T.J.T. CEO & President, Shawn Kling announced the formal opening ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Pricing of $700 Million of Senior Notes
Feb 24, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior notes. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the company. They will be sold at 100% of the principal amount and will bear interest at a rate of 7.0%. Goodyear expects t ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Rolls Out the Best Tires in Nine Categories
Feb 23, 2012
Ratings reveal tires continue to improve but new vehicle tires could give cause for concern Choosing good tires is critical -- they can bring out the best in a car's braking and handling capabilities and keep occupants safe in an emergency situation. In its latest tests of more than 150 tires, Consumer Reports identifi ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Finalists for 29th Highway Hero Award
Feb 16, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named the finalists for its 29th North America Highway Hero Award. Finalists include a Minnesota driver who came to the aid of an elderly couple that had been trapped in a car during a raging snowstorm; an Ontario driver who pulled a motorist from a car minutes before it exploded; ... Continue reading
Goodyear Wins "Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year" Award
Feb 15, 2012
A Goodyear innovation designed to extend the life of truck tire retread cushion without sacrificing quality and performance has been named "Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year" by Tire Technology International. The Retread Multi-Piece Cushion technology was awarded by an independent, international jury of tire pr ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Record Sales, Higher Earnings
Feb 14, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported higher sales and earnings for both the fourth quarter of 2011 and the full year compared to the prior year. "I am very pleased with our record sales and segment operating income performance in 2011 as we successfully managed a challenging economic environment," said Ric ... Continue reading
Goodyear Focuses on Wet Traction With New SUV Tire
Feb 7, 2012
Recognizing that North American motorists are very concerned with driving on rain-slicked roads, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the Assurance cs TripleTred All-Season, a premium tire for SUVs and CUVs, featuring three unique tread zones for powerful all-season traction. The new tire is now available i ... Continue reading
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Joins Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
Feb 7, 2012
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced the addition of its newest member company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, one of the world's leading tire companies. "We are pleased to welcome Goodyear to SP" said SP's Chair, Randy Leslie, Vice President and General Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc ... Continue reading
Honda Responds To Ridgeline Tire Recall
Feb 2, 2012
Statement by American Honda Regarding Spare Tire/Tire Information Placard Recall: 2011-2012 Ridgeline TORRANCE, Calif. â Feb. 1, 2012 â Honda will voluntarily recall 206 model-year 2011 and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles in the U.S. to inspect whether the factory-installed spare tire matches the spare tire informati ... Continue reading
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