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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:10:20 +0100
Dunlop expands portfolio to meet demands of the Light Truck market
Dunlop has strengthened its portfolio with the introduction of new light truck tires in the all-season and winter segments. Two new products will be available: Dunlop Econodrive AS (all-season) and Dunlop Econodrive Winter, expanding the existing Dunlop Econodrive light truck range which includes summer tires Dun...
Goodyear's cutting-edge tires for every vehicle: Unveiling the Goodyear EV-Ready logo
All new and current Goodyear tires are optimized to deliver exceptional performance for electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and this will be further clarified by the introduction of the new Goodyear EV-Ready logo.The new label, which will be introduced on the sidewall of all new replacement tires from the beginning of 2024, is designed to ensure drivers...
Dunlop looks to the future, reflecting on a proud Grand Prix history
Although the MotoGP of Valencia ends a continuous presence in Grand Prix racing that started in 1949, Dunlop has reaffirmed its commitment to top-level and world championship motorcycle motorsport, a key component of the brand's DNA.Dunlop’s success story in Grand Prix racing has an impressive array of highlights, including:
Driving efficiency and insights: how Goodyear is leveraging data integration to support fleets
Goodyear achieved the first data integration to a third-party system in its tire management solutions for the Off-The-Road (OTR) industry, showcasing the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. Thanks to Hiboo’s integration of data coming from Goodyear TPMS Heavy Duty, users can experience a more unified view of tire health and vehicle performance.Off-The-Road fleets, much like their on-road counterparts, e...
Goodyear to unveil KMAX S & D GEN-2 17,5” -19,5” range at SOLUTRANS 2023
Goodyear will launch its KMAX S & D GEN-2 17.5” and 19,5” Steer and Drive commercial vehicle tire at SOLUTRANS 2023. With enhanced fuel efficiency, new KMAX GEN-2 will support cost savings and improved ranges across different applications, also for electric vehicles.Market-driven expansion Goodyear is enhancing its product range in response to evolving market demands such as growing need for vehicles with lower emissions and the increa...
Filipe Albuquerque crowned 2023 Goodyear Wingfoot Award winner
Goodyear has crowned Filipe Albuquerque with the 2023 Wingfoot Award in Bahrain. The United Autosports driver won the award after an incredibly consistent season, narrowly beating Robert Kubica to take the overall season award. Meanwhile, Albert Costa took the top Wingfoot Award prize for the 8 Hours of Bahrain, with a stint average lap time of 1:56.96, 0.172 quicker ...
New Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 on top in multiple Nordic winter tire tests
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 convinces in latest tests with its excellent balanced performance.The new Goodyear Nordic friction tire UltraGrip Ice 3 is specifically designed for Nordic winter conditions. In recent Nordic magazine tire tests, it has obtained several top positions. In the latest Finni...
Albuquerque, Kubica tied on Goodyear Wingfoot Award points going into WEC Bahrain finale
In addition to the LMP2 drivers’ and constructors’ championships being decided in Bahrain this weekend, the Goodyear Wingfoot Award is also up for grabs.The FIA World Endurance Championship is set for a battle under the lights in Bahrain, with the Goodyear Wingfoot Award, drivers’ and constructors’ championships still to be decided.
Goodyear demonstrated unwavering support for Team De Rooy in winning Rallye du Maroc 2023
Goodyear has supported Team De Rooy in the Rallye du Maroc 2023 which took place from 12th to 18th October. During this prelude to the Dakar 2024, Goodyear OFFROAD tires and Goodyear TPMS solution helped to conquer the demanding conditions of the Sahara sands.The Rallye du Maroc 2023 served as a proving ground for the upcoming Dakar 2024 for the Team De Rooy. With the support of Goodyear's tire technology and solutions the team ...
Goodyear to showcase its integrated approach to driving fleet efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability at SOLUTRANS 2023
Goodyear is excited to announce its participation in SOLUTRANS 2023, the trade fair for haulage and urban transport professionals. SOLUTRANS is set to take place from 21st to 25th November 2023 at the Lyon Eurexpo, France. The company will present its comprehensive Goodyear Total Mobility end-to-end offering that empowers fleets to maximize efficiency, increase competitiveness, and foster sustainability.The interactive Goodyear ...
Goodyear commits to long-term historic tire supply agreement with Masters
Goodyear announces global commitment to historic racing across portfolio of brandsGoodyear has announced a long-term tire supply agreement with Masters Historic Racing, one of the leading promoters of historic motorsport in the world. The tire supply agreement builds on Masters' long standing relationships with the Goodyear-owned Dunlop and Avon brands, and marks the reintroduction of Goodyear into several premium championships, including events for Formula 1 and 24 Hours of Le ...
Dunlop to showcase its strongest range yet at world's largest motorcycle show
Dunlop is set to return to EICMA, showcasing its newest models and most innovative tire line-up to date. Dunlop’s presence at EICMA, in Milan, Italy, provides the perfect platform for it to discuss exciting plans for 2024 and beyond with dealers, partners and riders across the motorcycle industry.Dunlop will showcase its full Trail line-up at EICMA, including the newest ...
Avon looks ahead to the future with EICMA presence
Avon Tyres, one of the motorcycle industry’s longest-established tire brands, will make its return to a major international show in November when it exhibits at EICMA in Milan, Italy.Looking ahead to an exciting future as part of the Goodyear family of brands, Avon will exhibit at the world's largest motorcycle fair to discuss plans for 2024 and beyond with riders and pa...
Goodyear crowned Manufacturer of the Year of Winter Tires
Goodyear has once again been honoured as the Manufacturer of the Year 1, by the prestigious German automotive publication Auto Bild, this time for their outstanding performance in the winter tire category. This significant recognition follows their earlier award as the Manufacturer of the Year of Summer Tires 20232, reflecting Goodyear's excellence in providing superior tires year-round.Auto Bild has praised the exceptional performance of Goodye...
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT launches in Europe
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT is Goodyear’s premium 4x4 offering which offers a significant step forward in technology and performance compared to its predecessor, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. The tire, which is already available in many demanding global markets, is now also launched in Europe, with more sizes coming in Q4 2023.This latest tire in the Goodyear 4x4 range i...
Nine new sizes of Goodyear’s Vector 4Seasons Cargo tire available now
Goodyear is expanding its Vector 4Seasons Cargo tire range with nine new sizes, reaching a comprehensive line-up of 28 SKUs from 14 to 19 inches to meet the growing needs of fleets in Europe. The broad range can fit some of the most popular light commercial vehicles in the market, such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, MAN TGE and Isuzu D-MAX.
Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey 2023: European transport fleets seek support during difficult situation in the industry
Goodyear has concluded its third edition of annual Sustainable Reality Survey, which involved over 1,600 European fleets.Each year, Goodyear sets out to examine sustainability trends in the ...
Goodyear's Sustainable Reality Survey 2023 reveals latest trends in European road transport fleets
Goodyear announces the release of its 2023 Sustainable Reality Survey report, a comprehensive examination of perceptions and actions related to sustainability in European road transport fleets participating to the surve...
Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey 2023: Fuel efficient tires play a vital role in sustainable fleet management
Goodyear’s third annual Sustainable Reality Survey found that fleets across Europe recognise the importance and benefits of efficient tires, with tires coming out on top as the most popular changeable component when i...
Goodyear brands shine in ADAC winter tire test
Goodyear winter tires achieve ADAC podium Awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Goodyear brands impress in the latest ADAC winter tire test, which is one of the most comprehensive of its kind in Europe. ADAC is Europe’s largest automobile association, and in it...
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 awarded “Eco-Master” and “Green Tire” by Auto Bild
In their latest winter tire test 1 the German automotive publication Auto Bild praises the new Goodyear winter tire UltraGrip Performance 3 for its great efficiency and sustainability and awards the tire with their labels “Eco-Master” and “Green Tire”. The test results underlin...
Learn how to become a more confident driver in winter
In an effort to assist worried drivers, Goodyear, in collaboration with renowned psychologist David Waskuri, has gathered tips to become a more confident driver during the cold season. The tips are published as Goodyear is releasing the next generation of premium winter tires to meet the highest demands of drivers in Europe.
Dunlop most successful tire brand at Motocross of Nations
Dunlop riders Romain Febvre, Tom Vialle win on home soil for Team FranceDunlop added to its best ever FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) season and clean sweep of Supercross with a highly successful Motocross of Nations (MXoN) on Sunday, where it was the most successful tire brand with the highest number of race wins and podium finishes.
Dunlop named title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier to Italian CIV series
Dunlop extends partnership with Italian championship to supply all classes in multi-year dealDunlop has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting motorcycle racing at all levels with the news that it will be the title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier to all classes of the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV) from 2024.
All-star Dunlop lineup heads to Motocross of Nations
Dunlop looks ahead to Motocross of Nations after most successful MX seasonDunlop heads to this weekend’s Motocross of Nations with the goal of building on its most successful FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) season to date and continued dominance on the North American stage.Following the se...
Goodyear DriverHub application empowers Mercedes-Benz truck drivers and fleets for enhanced efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability
Goodyear is announcing the seamless integration of the Goodyear DriverHub mobile application into the Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal. Becoming a partner application supports the landscape of commercial trucking by offering drivers and fleets using Mercedes-Benz trucks access to additional real-time vehicle data, driving efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability through instant access to tire condition information.
Goodyear truck tires set to shine at Le Mans in the Goodyear FIA ETRC
Goodyear is gearing up to demonstrate the reliability and performance of its truck tires at the prestigious 24H Camions Le Mans. Taking place on September 23-24, 2023, as part of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), this event will feature the crème de la crème of European truck drivers, with Goodyear tires poised to tackle the most demanding conditions....
Dunlop celebrates double success at Bol d’Or
Dunlop Superstock Trophy awarded in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC).Dunlop teams show strong pace in open-tire top Formula EWC class.The 2023 FIM EWC finished with a championship decider packed with drama, close racing and on-track battles in both the Formula EWC class and Dunlop Su...
Filipe Albuquerque wins Goodyear Wingfoot Award at 6 Hours of Fuji
Albuquerque and Robert Kubica leave Japan tied on points going into the final round.Filipe Albuquerque won the Goodyear Wingfoot Award at the 6 Hours of Fuji. The win puts him level with Team WRT driver Robert Kubica at the top of the Goodyear Wingfoot Endurance Award standings going into the final round at Bahrain on 4th November.
Dunlop prepares for championship contention at the Bol d’Or
Dunlop is ready for an exciting FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season finale at Circuit Paul Ricard, where it will be supporting top teams in the Formula EWC class and Dunlop-exclusive Superstock class as they compete for the race win and championship titles.The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, currently positioned third in the FIM EWC standings, aims t...
Dunlop expands enduro tire range with new Geomax EN91 EX
Dunlop has revealed the newest addition to its enduro tire range: Geomax EN91 EX. Based on the race-winning Geomax EN91, the new EN91 EX rear tire is designed for both highly skilled enduro riders racing in the most extreme events and weekend enthusiasts seeking improved performance for their enduro rides.This super soft tire promises an unprecedented level of performance, offering enhanced grip, particularly on the most challenging and slippery terrains, as well as superior traction a...
Dunlop rider Courtney Duncan crowned 2023 Women’s Motocross champion
Dunlop rider Courtney Duncan won her fourth WMX championship in five years on Sunday, after taking victory at the MXGP of Türkiye.Dunlop has now been the tire of choice for ten of the last twelve WMX champions, including Duncan, who won with Kawasaki in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023 and Italian racer Kiara Fontanesi, who was champion in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.Just like in the top MXGP class, and the MX2 category for rising stars, Dunlop’s WMX partner teams have acc...
Premium tires and more: Goodyear to exhibit at steinexpo 2023
Goodyear will showcase its premium OTR tires as well as solutions for construction and industrial machinery at steinexpo 2023 from August 23rd to 26th in Germany. As a tire manufacturer, Goodyear offers a wide range of products and sizes. At its stand (B81) in the open-air area of the fair, the tire manufacturer will provide information on its tire portfolio for dump trucks and its classic tire range for wheel loaders as well as for heavy-duty trucks and tippers on...
Dunlop riders continue winning streak at MXGP of The Netherlands
Dunlop riders have continued their run of success in 2023 with victories in MXGP, MX2 and WMX. Romain Febvre took his sixth overall FIM Motocross World Championship victory of the season with a second and first place finish in the two Sunday races at Arnhem in The Netherlands.In MXGP race one, ...
Goodyear collaborates with Opel to create tire concept for Opel Experimental
Goodyear, a world leader in tire technology, has joined forces with German automotive brand Opel to develop an innovative custom tire designed specifically for the revolutionary Opel Experimental concept car. This collaboration between the two brands showcases Goodyear's unwavering commitment to marrying exceptional design with cutting-edge automotive engineering.The tire's unique features, including a custom sidewall, tread design, and compound, seamlessly complemen...
Goodyear's 125th Anniversary Press Kit
We look forward to reaching this impressive milestone on 29 August and celebrating 125 years of cutting-edge innovations that enable mobility and fuel our journey forward.Click on the follow links to experience the Goodyear 125th Anniversary Press Kit. News releases:
Dunlop tires chosen by top teams from Europe and Japan for Suzuka 8 Hours
Dunlop tires are the choice of leading teams from both Europe and Japan at this weekend’s Suzuka 8 Hours, the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC). After a strong start to the EWC season with 24-hour races at Le Mans and Spa-Francorchamps, EWC heads to Japan for its only race outside of Europe, where the top endurance teams from Europe an...
Goodyear tires chosen as original equipment for the new fully-electric Jeep Avenger
A range of Goodyear tires have been selected as original equipment (OE) fitments by Jeep® for the all-new Avenger. The approved fitments include tires from Goodyear’s summer and all-season ranges, to complement the vehicle's advanced capabilities.Goodyear’s tires will be fitted as standard to the highly anticipated Jeep Avenger, which is the first Jeep vehicle which comes in an all-electric version. This significant develop...
MXGP Finland: Five wins in five for Febvre on Dunlop
An impressive Romain Febvre claimed his fifth consecutive victory in MXGP, taking the overall win in Vantaa, Finland on Sunday.Dunlop rider Romain Febvre has claimed victory in the MXGP round at Vantaa, taking the top step of the podium for the fifth time in five rounds. Febvre was victorious in the first race and finished second in race 2, claiming the overall victory at the sandy Finnish track. T...
Cooper asserts strong 4x4 market position with advanced product range
Cooper Tires, one of the leading brands in the extreme 4x4 tire market, delivers a full range of products with excellent performance and durability to suit a wide variety of off-road vehicles. The Cooper range of Professional Off Road (POR) tires is designed and constructed specifically for use in challenging conditions. The testing process puts tires through the hars...
Febvre and Dunlop continue winning streak in the sand of Lommel
Kawasaki rider claims his fourth win in as many GPs as Dunlop continues Lommel success with Geomax MX14Romain Febvre secured his fourth consecutive FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP) victory on Sunday, claiming victory in the deep sand of Lommel with his Dunlop Geomax MX14 tires.The Kawasaki Ra...
Romain Febvre takes third consecutive MXGP victory on Dunlop
Romain Febvre continued his winning run to take the overall victory in MXGP of Czech Republic, using the latest Dunlop Geomax MX34Febvre added another win to his recent run of success in the FIM Motocross World Championship with a third consecutive victory. Having taken the overall victory at both Indonesian rounds at Sumbawa and Lombok, Febvre returned to Europe wi...
Goodyear CheckPoint integrated into TÜV SÜD's Digital Vehicle Scan bringing advanced tire inspection capabilities
Goodyear and TÜV SÜD join forces to integrate the Goodyear CheckPoint solution into the TÜV SÜD Digital Vehicle Scan (DVS) inspection system, representing an important advancement in utilizing technology to elevate vehicle safety and performance. Since 2023 customers can order TÜV SÜD Digital Vehicle Scan equipped with Goodyear CheckPoint.The TÜV SÜD Digital Vehicle Scan is an innovative solution that uses advanced sensor technology to assist...
Goodyear strengthens Light Commercial Vehicle tire portfolio to keep fleets moving
Goodyear is set to strengthen its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) tires offering by introducing an expanded Cargo tire range in the premium segment, with reliable top-quality tires that give fleets a solution that helps to reduce downtime and keep them moving.Throughout 2023, a total of 24 new sizes will be available among Goodyear EfficientGrip Cargo 2, Goodyear ...
Charles Milesi wins Goodyear Wingfoot Award at 6H Monza
Goodyear Wingfoot Award Standings UpdateCharles Milesi wins Goodyear Wingfoot Award at 6H MonzaCharles Milesi won the Goodyear Wingfoot Award in last weekend’s 6 Hours of Monza but, after five rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship season, Albert Costa still lead...
Dunlop introduces Geomax MX34: Next generation soft-mid MX tire
Dunlop has further developed its championship-winning Geomax motocross range with the introduction of Geomax MX34, a versatile MX tire with a number of innovations that build on its acclaimed predecessor. With the aim to provide more grip for motocross riders of all levels, from professional racers to amateurs, Geomax MX34 has been designed with race-proven performanc...
125 years of success: Goodyear reflects on endurance glory at Monza
After a thrilling 24 Hours of Le Mans, the FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Monza. For Goodyear, this is a landmark event as it coincides with the company’s 125th anniversary celebrations.In addition to the tires and trackside branding having a dash of 1898 style in their branding,
MXGP Indonesia: Continued success for Dunlop as Febvre claims victory with impressive ride in Lombok
An impressive Romain Febvre claimed his second consecutive victory in MXGP, after taking the overall win in Lombok on Sunday.Dunlop rider Romain Febvre won the inaugural FIM Motocross World Championship round in Lombok (Indonesia), returning to the top step of the podium for the second time in two weeks. The Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team rider used Geomax MX34...
Goodyear to celebrate 125 years of heritage at WEC 6 Hours of Monza
The celebration of Goodyear’s rich history in motorsport and transportation will feature the appearance of the company’s historic branding.Next weekend, the FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Monza for the fifth round of the season. In fitting fashion, Goodyear is set to highlight its 125th anniversary with a very special rebranding at the historic Italia...
Goodyear shares progress along its sustainability journey in 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2022. The report details how by integrating sustainability throughout its business, the company is helping to create value for its internal and external stakeholders. The report a...