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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, finalising the merger agreement made public on February 22. The combination unites two tyre companies with complementary product portfolios, services and capabilities to create a stronger U.S.-based leader in the global tire industry, Goodyear says. “We are excited to officially […]
With its annual Energy & Environment Days, Continental encourages mindful awareness of environmental topics at its Tires production sites worldwideContinental aims to achieve 100 percent carbon-neutrality along its entire value chain by 2050Solar plants already make a significant contribution to electricity production at Continentals tyre plants today HANOVER, Germany, 7 June 2021 – Setting an […]
Panelists shared their strategies for how companies can begin to tackle 2030 emissions targets at this year’s Michelin Movin’On Conference. Most major companies and corporations, including the Michelin Group, have set net-zero-emissions targets aimed for 2050. A pledge like this means companies want to decrease their carbon footprint, by using fewer fossil fuels or reducing their […]
In its 14th year of in-depth scientific research into road safety, the annual Road Safety Economy Run has proved that having your vehicle in good roadworthy condition, can substantially enhance the road safety of motorists. “The scientific collection of data related to vehicle and road conditions is a vital component in saving lives on South […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce has affirmed its preliminary findings that passenger and light truck tyres imported from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam are being dumped in the U.S. Passenger and light truck tyres imported from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam are being dumped in the U.S. at below-market prices, the U.S. Department […]
This weekend marks the beginning of the 2021 WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup season and Goodyear is ready to kick off its second term as exclusive tyre supplier to the world’s top level of petrol-powered touring car racing. To make it even more exciting, the season starts at one of the toughest venues […]
HANOVER, Germany, 1 June 2021 – Extreme acceleration, high torque and speeds – the first stage of Extreme E in Saudi Arabia has kept its promises to event organizers and fans worldwide. Continental also draws a positive interim conclusion from a tyre perspective on the performance of the exclusively developed CrossContact Extreme E, and publishes […]
Bridgestone Corporation is providing ventilators, oxygen concentrators and other devices to help India as the country currently suffers critical shortages on them due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The aid includes 56 ventilators, 120 oxygen concentrators and 10,000 N-95 masks. The company will send supplies through its global network in Japan, United States, and […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today released its annual report on corporate responsibility performance. The report summarizes the Company’s actions in 2020 that demonstrate its continued commitment to ethical and sustainable processes, materials and programs, the company says. Goodyear’s 2020 report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option. This year’s […]
Sailin Group Co., LTD has launched Sailun Tire Americas (STA). The company says the newly-formed and rebranded Sailun Tire Americas represents the company’s ongoing commitment to advanced design, engineering and testing in both the U.S. and Canada. The STA division includes a range of tire brands in passenger and commercial vehicle applications which are designed […]
Michelin, leader in the mobility sector, announces that it has entered into a partnership with Arity , a company founded by the AllState Group, specialising in mobility data. This partnership aims to develop data-driven solutions for infrastructure managers and communities in the United States to improve road safety. It combines the unique data science expertise of MICHELIN Driving Data to Intelligence(DDI) on […]
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, May 17, 2021 – As part of its commitment to reduce CO2 emissions, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is working together with energy supplier Enovos to build two large solar power stations at its testing facilities in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, which will provide clean energy for Luxembourg citizens. The first power station will be […]