Author Archives: William Mutugi

Falken Motorsports Scores One-Two Victory in Thrilling 2025 NLS Opener

Falken Motorsports finished a class above in a decisive one-two victory for race one of the 2025 Nürburgring Long Distance Series (NLS), as Porsche swept the top four in an awe-inspiring display. The victory was made all the sweeter in light of the tactical tire moves that proved pivotal to the win of the event, […]

Continental Tires Achieves Significant Water Conservation Milestone, Saving Almost 200 Million Liters

As a significant leap towards environmental stewardship, Continental Tires announced that it has saved approximately 197 million liters of water, equivalent to filling 79 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This is a significant move towards maximizing water management through its operations by the company and as the United Nations’ World Water Day on March 22, which celebrates […]

New Cooper WORK Series RHA 2 Tire for Regional Haul Applications

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched the Cooper WORK Series Regional Haul All-Position (RHA) 2 tire, specifically designed for super-regional and regional commercial vehicle use. The tire has been verified by SmartWay and promises to deliver extended tread life and consistent wear, making it ideal for long-haul and regional applications. The Cooper WORK Series […]

Continental Wins ‘Tire Manufacturer of the Year’ and Sustainability Awards at Tire Technology Expo

Continental has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Tire Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence. This recognition highlights the company’s ongoing efforts in advancing sustainability within the tire industry. Additionally, Continental’s tire production facility in Lousado, Portugal, was honored for its CO2-neutral production, making the company the […]

BFGoodrich Tires Extends Title Sponsorship of the 2025 Mint 400

Officials from UNLTD Off-Road Racing have announced the continuation of their partnership with BFGoodrich Tires as the title sponsor for the 2025 BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400. The renowned tire brand will once again play a prominent role throughout the entire event, which spans from the exciting Mint 400 Vehicle Parade and Off-Road Festival in downtown […]

Continental and Samsara Announce Integration of Tire Management Solution

Continental’s ContiConnect tire management system is now integrated with the Samsara trailer management platform, the companies revealed on Sunday at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville. This new partnership comes in response to customer demand for a more unified fleet management solution that integrates tire management data with other trailer […]

BFGoodrich Introduces the g-Force Phenom T/A: High-Performance Summer Tire

BFGoodrich Tires has unveiled the g-Force Phenom T/A, a new summer tire designed to deliver outstanding performance, particularly in terms of grip, cornering stability, and braking on wet surfaces. Andrew Besancon, Senior Director of Recreational Brands at BFGoodrich, expressed excitement about the launch, stating that the company is pleased to offer consumers a tire that […]

Yokohama Unveils the New Alliance Agriflex+ 377 XT Tire

Yokohama has introduced the upgraded Alliance Agriflex+ 377 XT tire, which boasts innovative technology and a redesigned sidewall, enhancing its performance within the Agriflex+ 377 flotation tire series. This new model is specifically designed for heavy agricultural machinery, offering significant advantages in terms of load capacity and soil preservation. Optimized for Heavy Machinery Use The […]

New Cooper Work Series RHA 2 Tire for Regional Haul Applications

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Goodyear has unveiled its new Cooper Work Series Regional Haul All-Position (RHA) 2 tire, designed specifically for use in super-regional and regional all-position commercial vehicle applications. The tire has been verified by SmartWay, a program trademarked by the US Environmental Protection Agency, and is aimed at providing long-lasting durability and uniform wear for the growing […]

Continental to Eliminate 3,000 Jobs in R&D as Part of Restructuring Efforts

Continental (CONG.DE), the German automotive giant known for its Continental tires, has confirmed plans to eliminate 3,000 positions within its research and development (R&D) department by the end of 2026. This announcement was made public by the company on Tuesday, February 18th. This latest reduction is in addition to the 7,000 jobs Continental previously disclosed […]