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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has become the first all-season tyre to ever receive a ‘Good’ rating in an ADAC tyre test, having won the German organisation’s 16-inch all-season tyre test published this week. ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile association, in collaboration with its Austrian and Swiss counterparts ÖAMTC and TCS, tested 16 all-season tyres in terms […]
Study of farmers in five countries on four continents: Farmers deal with the consequences of climate change every daySustainability is not only seen as a key success factor for their own business, but is also deeply rooted in their personal convictionsMario Branco, Head of Off-Highway at Continental: “Farmers have the right attitude towards sustainable change. […]
Goodyear’s new offering has enabled major fleets in the U.S. and Europe to lower costs and reduce vehicle breakdowns The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the launch of a worry-free, tires-as-a-service offering that combines the company’s premium tires, proven predictive insights and industry-leading service footprint in one, subscription-based solution. Building on the company’s […]
Nokian Tyres’ new passenger car tyre factory being built in Oradea, Romania produced its first tyre on July 1. The milestone was reached as planned, and the building project is progressing in budget and on schedule for commercial tyre production to start in early 2025. The groundbreaking of the factory was celebrated in May 2023. […]
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2023. The company’s latest report details how Goodyear is helping create value for its internal and external stakeholders. The report also outlines the progress Goodyear is making toward achieving its short- and long-term sustainability goals. Chief Executive Officer […]
Sometimes, all it takes to make a meaningful difference in a business, is new blood, particularly when the new blood is in the form of a dynamic group of young professionals who are enthusiastic about what they do, and are able to utilise a myriad of virtual opportunities within the electronic spectrum, to get things […]
The jury of the German Award for Sustainability Projects has recognized Continental’s UltraContact NXT as one of the best sustainability projects in Germany. With a share of up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and ISCC PLUS mass balance-certified materials, it is the company’s most sustainable tire to date. The UltraContact NXT has already won several […]
The Tyrexpo series of exhibitions has been running for more than 25 years across selected venues around the world, first, trading under ECI (Singex), and later, as part of UK’s Tarsus range of shows and exhibitions. Finally re-emerging after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Tyrexpo show series has changed hands again, now […]
Bridgestone has been named ‘Tire Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2024. This acknowledgment underscores Bridgestone’s unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence within the tyre industry. The judges – who included specialists from the tyre sector and academic institutions – chose Bridgestone for the event’s main […]
Nokian Tyres, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium tyres, and UPM, a leading biomaterials production expert, are partnering to further increase sustainability in the tyre industry by introducing the first concept tire made with a new renewable material with the potential to replace a significant part of the carbon black currently used in tyre […]
Continental has celebrated the grand opening of the fourth expansion phase of its tyre plant in Hefei, China. With the extension of its solely tyre plant in the country Continental Tires will boost its annual production capacity to 18 million passenger and light truck tyres annually by 2027. Total investments into the Hefei production site […]
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is proud to announce the launch of the Cooper® Discoverer® Stronghold™ AT tire, the newest addition to the Cooper Discoverer family of tires. This all-terrain tire is designed to bite down on tough terrain and to stand up to heavy loads for towing and hauling. Built with durability in mind, it delivers the traction […]