In an effort to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable future, Continental has partnered with Tree Canada. The tire maker plans to invest in and support a tree planting initiative through the Tree Canada’s Partners in Planting program. Continental Tire has been one of the most aggressive companies when it comes to developing pioneering technologies […]
Author Archives: William Mutugi
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Later this year, Pirelli is set to launch car tires that include wood-derived fillers. According to Luciano Tadielli, an innovative materials researcher, the innovative industrial process is optimized for scale-up and utilization in passenger car tires. Pirelli’s technology follows the company’s years of research and development to solve challenges surrounding the mixing of lignin into […]
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Michelin is the latest foreign company that has decided to leave Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The company said on Tuesday that it plans to transfer its activities to local management. Other companies that have left Russia since the war erupted in February include Ikea, McDonald’s, and Nike. Michelin said that the main reason […]
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Consumers in Australia can now purchase the General Tire Grabber HT6 after Continental Tire announced its availability. The official launch leverages the brand’s reputation for offering robust General tires in its off-road category. It offers SUV owners a solution fit for the highway alongside other passenger tires. The tire boasts outstanding braking and control. It […]
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Mickey Thompson has launched a consumer rebate running from July 1 to August 15. Customers that buy four of the qualifying Baja Boss A/T or Baja Boss M/T Mickey Thompson tires stand a chance to win a $100 prepaid Visa card. “The Baja Boss is our premium extreme tire line, offering capability and versatility in […]
Toyo Tire North American Manufacturing Inc. has named Shinji Tanabe as chairman and CEO. He will lead the team at the consumer tire plant located in White, Ga. Tanabe is a veteran with 41 years of experience at Toyo. He has climbed the ladder within the company since he started working there. The company has […]
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Tire manufacturers are currently testing airless wheels and tires that could bring an end to punctures for millions of drivers. For example, Goodyear is using reinforced rubber and plastic spokes to make an airless tire that could replace the traditional air-filled wheels. Michael Rachita, Goodyear’s senior program manager for non-pneumatic tires, told the BBC: “There […]
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Earlier this month, Goodyear released a letter to the public indicating that dealers should expect “access to a single operating system, combined sales force, and an integrated brand and product portfolio” with Cooper Tire. Goodyear’s chief operating and integration office Ryan Patterson acknowledged achieving a one-year milestone in the Goodyear-Cooper integration. He added that the […]
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. acquired Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. about a year ago. One of the main concerns was whether the company would continue producing the two truck and five consumer tire brands Cooper Tire sells in America. In a recent development, it is now confirmed that the company will no longer sell […]
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has added 4 new tires to its Mastercraft Courser portfolio. The new products include two new all-terrain tires – the Courser Trail and Trail HD – made for off-road conditions. Both include the following features: Raised black lettering on the sidewall Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake designation on the Courser Trail Dependable […]