Goodyear Tires Selected for 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix
Mar 28, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, March 28 -- A variety of tires from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have been selected as original equipment fitments for several models of the popular Toyota Corolla and Matrix. ( The 2009 Corolla and Matrix will come standard with the following Goodyear tires, depending on the specific vehicle model: ... Continue reading
Continental Names Kathryn Blackwell as Vice President of Communications for NAFTA
Mar 24, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 24 -- Continental has appointed Kathryn Blackwell as Vice President of Communications and Marketing for its NAFTA Region. Blackwell comes to the company with almost 20 years of experience in public relations and marketing in the transportation sector, with the majority of that time spent work ... Continue reading
PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to be standard feature on Foretravel Motorcoaches
Mar 18, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to be standard feature on Foretravel Motorcoaches Contact: Vanessa Zaroor Marketing Manager Advantage PressurePro Phone: 816-887-3505 FAX: 816-887-3705 E-Mail: vzaroor@advantagepressurepro.com PressurePro TPM Systems to be Standard Feature on Foretravel ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Brand Named The Official Tire Of The NHL, NHLPA And HHOF
Mar 15, 2008
NEW YORK & TORONTO & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Playersâ Association (NHLPA) today announced a new global multi-year partnership with Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) and Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) in which the Bridgestone br ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tops Fortune's Global Most Admired List
Mar 10, 2008
* Tire Maker is World's Most Admired Company in Motor Vehicle Parts Industry * No. 1 in Innovation, People Management, Use of Assets, Global Orientation * Innovation, Quality Recognized as Best in America * Follows The Wall Street Journal recognition for leading shareholder return in automotive category for the past fi ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Carry Dodge Challenger SRT8
Mar 8, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, March 7 -- Reaching back a few decades ago to the popularity of its namesake, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 becomes available this spring as one of the most anticipated high-performance cars, and it rides on Goodyear tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Selected to outfit th ... Continue reading
Tread-To-Tread Demonstration Shows Firestone Farm Tire Traction Superior To Michelin Entry
Mar 7, 2008
DES MOINES, Iowa--Firestone Agricultural Tire Company (FSAG), a division of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, today unveiled a demonstration video that reaffirms its position as the âleader in the fieldâ when it comes to tractor tires. âFirestoneâs 'Tread to Tread Traction Demonstratio ... Continue reading
Goodyear Receives Penske's Outstanding Supplier Award
Mar 6, 2008
AKRON, Ohio, March 6 -- Penske Truck Leasing recently presented The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with its Outstanding Achievement Award for 2007, a first for a tire supplier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear supplies Penske with a variety of truck tires, including replacement and ... Continue reading
U.S. to impose 24.75% anti-dumpling duty on Chinese off-road tires
Feb 25, 2008
U.S. to impose 24.75% anti-dumpling duty on Chinese off-road tires http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/5804/U-S-to-impose-24-75-anti-dumpling- duty- on-Chinese-off-road-tires.html Shanghai. February 25 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C The United States Commerce Department is planning to impose an average of 24.75 percent anti-dumpling dut ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire to Raise Prices by Up to 60 Pct in N. America
Feb 11, 2008
Osaka, Feb 7, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. <5105> said Thursday it will raise the prices of automotive tires for the North American market by up to 60 pct on March 1 due to rising raw materials and fuel prices. The Osaka-based company will increase the prices of tires for passenger cars, light trucks, lar ... Continue reading
SmarTire Secures Additional Financing
Jan 24, 2008
RICHMOND, British Columbia, Jan. 24 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that on January 18, 2008, it sold a second convertible debenture under the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into on November 30, 2007. In addition to the debenture, SmarTire issued 225 million share purchase warrant ... Continue reading
LIONAX Reaches Key Milestone in its Digital Pressure Sensor Development
Jan 7, 2008
PARIS, January 7 -- LIONAX, the first Chinese company listed on Euronext, announces today that it has reached a key milestone in developing the industry's leading next generation Digital Pressure Sensor (DPS). DPS is a critical component in Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in terms of both function and cost. In t ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tires Standard on Mitsubishi Lancer EVO®
Jan 2, 2008
FULLERTON, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2008) â Yokohama tires are standard equipment on all trim levels of the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (EVO), introduced during the recent Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The ultra-high-performance Yokohama A13C tires in size 245/40R18 carry a 93Y load and speed rating and ride ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
PRI TRADE SHOWâs 20th YEAR WRAPS WITH STRONG ATTENDANCE AND RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS § Industry Roundtable, Grand Opening Breakfast, All-Stars Kart Race, PRI-MOPAR Sprint & Midget Classic presented by DHL are big successes! § Trade Show confirms traditional Thursday, Friday, Saturday dates for 2008; econo ... Continue reading
Armes Appointed Chairman of the Board at Cooper Tire
Dec 20, 2007
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 19 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of Roy V. Armes as Chairman of the Board along with his responsibilities as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Along with that change, the Board dissolved the Office of the Chairman and appointed John Meier as Lead ... Continue reading
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