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Driving city bus efficiency: Goodyear launches URBANMAX MCA HL+
The city bus market is in an unprecedented period of transformation. Electrification, autonomy and accessibility, including on-demand services, are revolutionising urban mobility. Goodyear has launched the URBANMAX MCA HL+ tyre to provide a solution for operators seeking to maximise the efficiency of their current fleet and prepare for the future.Maciej Szymanski, Marketing Director Commercial Europe for ...
GOODYEAR SUSTAINABLE REALITY SURVEY REVEALS FLEETS ARE RESPONDING POSITIVELY TO CLIMATE CHALLENGES
The European Green Deal of 2019 targeted a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport compared with 1990 levels, and CO2 emissions of new heavy trucks, as measured by
Dunlop named exclusive tyre supplier to EWC Superstock class
Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres and Discovery Sports Events, the promoter of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC), have announced a three-year extension to their agreement. The announcement confirms Dunlop’s status as an Official Partner to EWC, extending a successful partnership that began in 2016.The new agreement with the promoter and the International Motorcycling F...
Goodyear Winter Press Pack 2021
Why winter tires? Optimised for colder weather conditions, from cold dry asphalt to ice-covered roads, winter tires are designed to keep your vehicle putting its best footprint forward in the winter months. Featuring different technologies and capabilities to summer tires, designing the perfect winter tire is a unique challenge. In the Goodyear Winter Press Pack 2021, find out the benefits of winter tires, explore Goodyear’s range of winter tires, and understand the technology and ...
CUPRA chooses Goodyear summer tires for electric Born
Goodyear selected as OE fitment for CUPRA BornEfficientGrip Performance range chosen in sizes from 18 to 20 inches.Born is CUPRA’s first fully electric road carCUPRA has selected a rang...
Goodyear pioneers DrivePoint Heavy Duty for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Goodyear introduces DrivePoint Heavy Duty, a dedicated development for autonomous port applications. The innovative, easy to install tyre monitoring solution helps maintenance managers of automated guided vehicles (AGV) to improve preventive tyre maintenance and reduce vehicle downtime. By extending the tyre life, the advanced tyre monitoring solution also supports sustainability industry goals.Ultra-large ships urge for more efficiency and automated port operations
Even stronger for longer: Dunlop launches new RoadSmart IV
Dunlop has revealed details of its new-for-2022 RoadSmart IV, its most versatile sport-touring tyre yet. The RoadSmart IV uses a mix of Dunlop’s innovative technologies to create a multi-talented tyre. Dunlop’s goal is to set new standards in handling, stability, wet grip and mileage across the wide spectrum of motorcycles and rider styles in the sport-tour...
Endurance and heat: Goodyear ready for WEC double-header in Bahrain
Two endurance races to close FIA World Endurance Championship seasonSuccessful first year as exclusive tyre supplier to LMP2 category The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season concludes with two consecutive races on the Bahrain International Circuit. The 6 Hours of Bahrain will take place on 30 October, followed a week later by an eight-hour race that will be the 2021 WEC finale. G...
Dunlop wins fifth consecutive Women’s Motocross World Championship title
Courtney Duncan crowned Women’s Motocross World ChampionDunlop tyres chosen by 9 of 10 last WMX championsFirst and third in the championship for DunlopDunlop won its fifth consecutive F...
Goodyear wins Auto Bild All-Season award for second consecutive year
Leading German publication Auto Bild has crowned Goodyear its Top Manufacturer of All-Season Tires for the second consecutive year, recognising the Goodyear range of all-season tires as the best on the market in 2021. Goodyear is the joint winner of this year’s test.
Goodyear congratulates first King of PURE ETCR as inaugural season closes
PURE ETCR’s inaugural King of the Season is crownedGoodyear the exclusive tyre supplier to forward-thinking championshipGoodyear’s Sebastian Trinks reflects on the seasonThe inaug...
NORBERT KISS WINS THIRD FIA EUROPEAN TRUCK RACING CHAMPION TITLE ON GOODYEAR TYRES
During the closing race weekend at the Misano racetrack in Italy, the 33-year-old Norbert Kiss won his third FIA EUROPEAN TRUCK RACING champion title in his fire-red MAN truck defending the colors of the Révész Truck Racing team since 2020. Kiss won the championship already in 2014 and 2015, this year he takes over the lead from long-standing FIA ETRC champion, Jochen Hahn.
Goodyear announces TruckForce Service Excellence Award third quarter winners
Five new Goodyear TruckForce Service Excellence Award winners announcedSpecial additional award for community spiritGoodyear has revealed five TruckForce Service Excellence Award winners for the third quarter for 2...
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ SUV declared ‘exemplary’ in major tire test
Goodyear has been rated with a top score in German magazine the Auto Bild allrad winter tire test, securing an ‘exemplary’ rating in a test of ten brands.Published in the 7 October edition (issue 11-2021) of
Double Dunlop win in EWC season finale
First-ever win for BMW in FIM Endurance World ChampionshipNo Limits Motor Team dominates the Superstock class The FIM Endurance World Championship’s first-ever visit to Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic produced an enthralling six-hour battle that saw Dunlop ...
Dunlop in the title fight as EWC season closes in Czech Republic
Dunlop team VRD Igol Experiences in the title fightSeveral teams looking for final win of the seasonBrand new track brings a new challenge for allDunlop partner team VRD Igol Experiences is f...
GOODYEAR AND TIP JOIN FORCES ON SMART FLEET & TYRE MANAGEMENT
As an equipment service provider, TIP is specialized in the leasing and rental of trucks and trailers, as well as asset maintenance and other value-added services to transportation and logistics customers. In 2019, they acquired PEMA, a top truck and trailer rental company growing the rental park with another 18.000 assets. TIP operates 110,000 assets globally as well as more than 110 workshops in Europe and Canada.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 wins Auto Bild all-season test
Goodyear has been named the winner of German magazine Auto Bild’s all-season tire test for the second consecutive year, placing ahead of more than 30 other brands in a comprehensive examination of dry, wet, snow and mileage performance.Included in the 30 September edition (issue 39-2021) of Auto Bild, the test measured performance of the latest iteration of Goodyear&r...
Goodyear partners with Citroën to deliver autonomous, urban mobility
The Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision represents the iconic French manufacturer’s vision for the future of urban, autonomous mobility for everybody. The Citroën Autonomous Mobility Vision is based on an autonomous, electric multi-directional platform, called “The Citroën Skate” that can host a series of different “Pods,” allowing it to cater to a variety of mobility experiences or services. Goodyear partnered with Citro&eum...
Esports endurance: Goodyear the official tyre partner to Le Mans Virtual Series
Goodyear has been appointed the official tyre partner to the Le Mans Virtual Series, which gets underway this Saturday, 25 September, to bring the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and 24 Hours of Le Mans to the sim racing world in partnership with esports industry leaders Motorsport Games.As official tyre supplier to the LMP2 class, Goodyear is already a key partner t...
Goodyear and Dunlop lead the way in ADAC winter tire tests
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ and Dunlop Winter Response 2 joint winners of 15” tire testTop position in 17” high-performance testGoodyear brands take four of the seven top test positions...
Goodyear launches new fuel efficient and versatile product line FUELMAX ENDURANCE
Goodyear has announced a new fuel efficient and versatile product line called FUELMAX ENDURANCE. This range of steer and drive axle tyres provides an innovative solution for transportation and logistics companies operating both on highways and secondary or state roads referred to as inter-regional applications.The new range will support thousands of Europ...
Goodyear opts for renewable energy in European and Turkish plants
Decision strengthens company goal of reducing carbon emissions intensity by 25% by 2023Shift will reduce the company's carbon footprint by up to 260,000 tons
Dunlop teams finish on the podium in hard-fought Bol d’Or endurance race
Three Dunlop teams in the top six at Bol d’OrFirst edition of the legendary 24-hour race since 2019Difficult race struck many leading teams Several Dunlop partner teams were amongs...
Dunlop leads EWC standings as legendary Bol d’Or endurance race returns
27 teams choose Dunlop for French 24-hour raceDunlop leads the championship in both classesDunlop team BMW broke the lap record in testingDunlop tyres are the choice of almost two-thirds of t...
Goodyear and Enovos inaugurate Luxembourg's first large solar carport
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.
Dunlop at ISDE: Six days of action, two podiums, one win.
The ninety-fifth running of the International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) took place in northern Italy this week and concluded with a winning performance from Dunlop teams and riders.Two years after Team USA’s overall win on Dunlop in the last running of ISDE, their teammates matched the feat in clinching the Women’s World Trophy class. Building a lead of over thi...
International lineup to star in Dunlop Geomax Challenge at ISDE
First edition of Dunlop Geomax ChallengeDunlop award to recognize performance of amateur ridersTop riders choose Dunlop for FIM International Six Days of EnduroThe 95th edition of FIM Interna...
Rising star of the Russian parkour performs incredible stunts at base of the legendary KAMAZ-master racing team
The legendary KAMAZ-master racing team, which won the international Silk Way Rally in July as well as occupied the full top 3 podium at Dakar 2021 and Evgeny Aroyan, who won bronze in the most prestigious world freerunning competition Red Bull Art of Motion joint forces. This champion partnership, resulted in an extraordinary video also featuring KAMAZ-master chief Vladimir Chagin. Goodyear, one of the largest tire ...
Goodyear delivers relentless performance at 24 Hours of Le Mans
The all-new range of Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport race tyres delivered consistency, durability and performance throughout the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Goodyear’s largest operation since its return to global motorsport two years ago. No fewer than 25 cars, the entire LMP2 class, competed on Goodyear’s slick, intermediate and wet tyres, with Belgian outfit Team WRT taking a memorable victory after 24 hours of flat-out racing.
Goodyear ready for touring car thriller with PURE ETCR and WTCR in Hungary
Two touring car championships to race at HungaroringSeasons underway and title battles heating upLongest track ever visited by PURE ETCRTwo of the world’s most exciting touring car raci...
Read the third edition of Goodyear GoRacing
The third edition of Goodyear Racing's e-magazine, GoRacing, is now available. This edition focuses on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with deep insight into the world's most prestigious endurance race. The 89th edition of the '24 Heures' takes place this weekend, 21-22 August. From Le Mans to Nürburgring, from electrifying touring cars to endurance marathons, you can keep on track with Goodyear GoRacing throughout the season.
Le Mans awaits: Goodyear prepares for world’s biggest endurance race
Goodyear the exclusive tyre supplier for LMP224 Hours of Le Mans the highlight of the endurance racing calendarGoodyear Blimp to fly over the raceThis weekend’s 89th edition of the 24 H...
Go Further This Summer: Goodyear Blimp coming to Le Mans
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Le Mans on 20 - 22 AugustBlimp to provide aerial coverage of the 24 Hours of Le Mans raceCulmination of three-month tour of European skiesAfter last year's retu...
Inside the Goodyear tyre strategy at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Goodyear tyre allocations for 24 Hours of Le MansSuperb durability opens up strategy options5,000 tyres to be brought to the track in mammoth operationAs exclusive tyre supplier to the LMP2 c...
Goodyear Ventures invests in EV charging and software company AmpUp
Goodyear announced today that its venture capital arm, Goodyear Ventures, has added AmpUp, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging, to its investment portfolio.AmpUp supports the EV driving community through their advanced charging network and software solutions. With operations across North America, AmpUp aims to ma...
Dunlop Test Team wins 6 Heures Moto at Spa-Francorchamps
Dunlop Test Team dominates 6 hour endurance raceEWC riders Markus Reiterberger and Kenny Foray teammates for 6 Heures MotoDunlop continues real-world race tyre testing programmeThe Dunlop Tes...
Dunlop introduces softest ever Moto2™ tyre as record-breaking season resumes
Moto2, Moto3 season resumes after summer breakDunlop to introduce softest ever Moto2™ tyreSeveral lap and race records broken already this yearAfter a mid-season break, the FIM Moto2&tr...
GOODYEAR TO LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE REALITY SURVEY IN EUROPE
Today Goodyear is announcing the Sustainable Reality Survey inviting European transport and logistics companies to share their insights contributing to more sustainable transportation.
Go Further This Summer: Goodyear Blimp coming to Copenhagen
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Copenhagen on 7 - 8 AugustBlimp to provide aerial coverage of PURE ETCRPassenger flights for invited guests to take placeAfter last year's return to th...
Dunlop and Dunlop dominate Armoy Road Races
Five out of five wins for Michael Dunlop Dunlop tyres chosen for every winNew lap record in Superbike classThe Armoy Road Races last weekend saw total domination by Michael Dunlop across five races, riding a mix of Honda, Yamaha a...
Febvre leads double Dunlop MXGP podium at Lommel
Dunlop Kawasaki rider wins in BelgiumTwo Dunlop riders on the MXGP podiumVan der Vlist leads Dunlop 1-2 in WMXDunlop rider Romain Febvre scored his first Grand Prix win of the FIM Motocross W...
GOODYEAR EXPANDS RH-4A+ LINEUP TO INCLUDE 40.00R57
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces a new size, 40.00R57, to the Goodyear RH-4A+ tire lineup. With the initial launch last fall, the RH-4A+ is engineered to deliver a lower operating cost per hour and higher productivity in hard rock underfoot conditions.The Goodyear RH-4A+, 40.00R57 tire provides the following...
Go Further This Summer: Goodyear Blimp coming to Wrocław
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Wrocław on 31 July - 2 AugustAirship to pass Prague on 30 JulyAfter last year's return to the skies, the Goodyear Blimp is visiting many more cities and events in 2021. Following the first few visits, as the next destination, the airship will be ...
Dunlop develops GT503 tyre for the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Dunlop technologies providing excellent performance in dry and wetNew compound providing excellent grip and mileageAvailable exclusively to Harley-Davidson dealers
Motorrad Magazin names Dunlop Trailmax Meridian the ‘asphalt emperor’
Austrian magazine recommends Dunlop Trailmax MeridianTesters highlight tyre’s on-road comfort and gripTrailmax Meridian is designed for high-performance adventure bikes...
Go Further This Summer: Goodyear Blimp coming to Slovenia
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Ljubljana, Lesce and Bled on 21 JulyAfter last year's return to the skies, the Goodyear Blimp is visiting many more cities and events in 2021, including Ljubljana, Lesce and Bled in Slovenia.
Dunlop team SRC Kawasaki leads championship after 12H Estoril podium
Four Dunlop teams in top five at EstorilSecond round of Endurance World Championship seasonDouble Dunlop podium in both classes
Goodyear airless tire first on autonomous shuttles
In an industry first, Goodyear has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) and wheel assembly to support autonomous vehicle transportation in a city setting for in-field use with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA).For the past three years, Goodyear and Local Motors have tested an Olli shuttle supported by the NPT at Goodyear testing facilities and other locations reaching several performance targets with respect to load, speed and durability.In 20...
Goodyear ready for WEC’s debut at Italy’s ‘Temple of Speed’
FIA World Endurance Championship back in actionGoodyear looks ahead to historic Italian circuit of MonzaWet and intermediate tyres could come into play