Dunlop Brand Launches Online Tire Store
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Dunlop brand division has launched a new website that features online tire purchasing. The new site — located at www.dunloptires.com — also includes interactive promotions, a dealer locator, tips and technical facts.
Goodyear Expects Temporary Impact from Hurricane Rita
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently said it has implemented temporary reductions in production at its North American tire facilities due to disruptions in the supply of certain raw materials resulting from the impact of Hurricane Rita in Texas and Louisiana.
TRW/Goodyear Create Enhanced Electronic Stability Control System
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have announced the joint development of a new system that will automatically adjust the performance parameters of a vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC) system based on the dimensions and other characteristics of the vehicle’s tires.
Immediate Greeting Key To Aftermarket Service Satisfaction
Christian Brothers Automotive Corp., Take 5 and Les Schwab Tire Centers rank highest in JD Power study.
ContiTech Plant In St. Marys, Ohio, Celebrates 75th Anniversary
ContiTech’s St. Marys, Ohio, plant recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. “We are proud to share in this diamond jubilee celebration of a highly versatile and productive facility,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech CEO for the NAFTA Region. “This plant has made literally millions of rubber parts for many markets and industries, and we are confident that
Toyota, Ford And General Motors Receive NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award
Ford Motor Co., Chevrolet Division of General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have received the 2013 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award from Federal-Mogul’s Champion spark plug brand. The three automakers received the award in recognition of their joint development of the Generation 6 car now used in Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series competition.
Belt Supplier Announces NASCAR All-Star Week Sweepstakes
Veyance Technologies, manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, recently announced the start of its Goodyear Gatorback Belts NASCAR All-Star Week Sweepstakes. From now through April 30, fans who visit www.goodyearep.com/allstar may enter for a chance to win one of seven prizes, including a grand prize trip for two to the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Weekend, May 18 to 22.
Jimmie Johnson Named 2010 Gatorback Belts Fastest Lap Champion
Accomplished NASCAR driver secures fourth consecutive Fastest Lap Award on top of fifth consecutive Cup series; Goodyear Gatorback belts drive performance under the hoods of every NASCAR Cup racecar and on the street.
Innovative Software Solution Uses Data to Drive Sales in the Aftermarket
The DataDrive Market Intelligence System uses information about geographical locations, vehicle types and more to help distributors of Goodyear Engineered Products stock the right products for their local markets. DataDrive provides up-to-date info down to the part number and helps identify potential buyers in the area.
Installers and Service Dealers Go Off-Roading in an ‘Extreme’ Weekend in San Diego and Mexico with NAPA CHASSIS
Jeff Adams’ weekend was Extreme to say the least. "For me, I think the best part of the weekend was the Baja off-road race in Mexico," he said. "Where else can you stand along side a dirt road and watch an off-road vehicle going 80 mph fly right in front of you with nobody bothering you? It’s something you can’t do in the States."