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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tyre companies. It employs approximately 69,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

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Goodyear understands the challenges and opportunities facing our centre managers and has developed campaigns and initiatives in partnership with us to address these. We’re delighted to see them win this award.
Kenji Murai, Group Chief Executive at Kwik-Fit
. I’ve enjoyed working with Dunlop for many years now and trust that I can push the tyres to the limits that are required to win at the TT – where every second counts.
John McGuinness
For our business, changing the service provider was a decision that took much deliberation; we had been in partnership with our previous provider for over 20 years. Goodyear presented a bespoke package that supplies us with innovative tyres that are set to reduce our spending on fuel without compromising in any other areas.
Tim King, Group Fleet Engineer
TruckForce are experts in their field, they catch issues, take preventative measures and solve problems so downtime is at a minimum. The very essence of our business is about being out on the road and TruckForce contribute greatly to that.
Nigel Cook, Managing Director of Elddis Transport
We are proud to introduce the first A-graded steer tyre on the market. This is not the first time we have introduced a ‘first A’: we also had the first A-grade trailer tyre back in 2010. That was the Marathon LHT II, predecessor to the FUELMAX T.
Marc Preedy, Goodyear Commercial Director UK
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Goodyear supports second world record attempt to drive from Cape-to-Cape

Goodyear-Wrangler HP All Weather tires and Rainer Zietlow team-up to drive from South Africa to Norway in less than 10 days.8 September:  Goodyear announced today that it has partnered with German record breaker Rainer Zietlow and his second world record attempt to drive fromCape Agulhas,South Africa toNordkapp,Norway in less than 10 days, starting this Friday, September 11. The team’s first attempt last fall resulted in a record time of 21 days and 10 hours. But after an unlucky accident, through no fault of their own, the team lost 13 days before they could pick up their attempt on the

The 3 'E' Reasons Why Goodyear Will Be Around For 117 More Years

Summary · Goodyear's E-commerce initiative is setting it up for long-term growth.         · Goodyear's Exceptional Leadership team continues to strengthen the firm. · Goodyear's Efficient operating and business model is driving growth.         E-commerce, Exceptional leadership, and Efficiency. These are the 3 factors that distinguish Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NASDAQ: GT ) from its competitors.Even after 117 years, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. continues to develop quality products and provide great service. Known for its name-brand tires and

Second best tyre test results in our history

Consumer motoring magazines have been reporting their own tyre test results for several decades and in 2015, Goodyear Dunlop is experiencing its second best year, ever.  Here's a round up of all the summer tyre tests to date where we have finished in first place.  In addition to these, we have enjoyed many second and third places across our brands, with a large number being 'highly recommended' or 'recommended' according to the magazine experts.

Goodyear Dunlop UK has been recognised for the third consecutive year by Top Employers UK

Following extensive independent assessment and audit, the Top Employers Institute awards its certification to companies it believes “create excellence in the conditions for their employees”. In addition to the certification received for our country, Goodyear is also certified as a Top Employer Europe. The European accolade builds on the success achieved in 12 of our country organisations within EMEA. To receive the Europe award, companies must achieve the outstanding position of being certified as one of the Top Employers in at least five countries within Europe. We are proud to

Goodyear to Announce Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results

AKRON, Ohio, February 3, 2015 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report fourth quarter 2014 financial results on Tuesday, February 17, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. Participating in the conference call will be Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer, and Laura K. Thompson, executive vice president and chief financial officer.   Approximately 45 minutes prior to the commencement of the call, the company will post the financial and other related information that will be presented on its investor relations Web site: http://investor.

Goodyear achieves top ratings in tyre labelling with introduction of eight AA tyre sizes

EfficientGrip Performance summer range delivers on highest grades in European tyre labellingThe AA label delivers the highest grade set out by the European tyre label regulation and signifies a tyre that delivers an “A” in both fuel efficiency and wet grip. The “A” label in fuel efficiency means that the tyre’s rolling resistance has been reduced. Goodyear is introducing AA label grades on eight tyres sizes from its EfficientGrip Performance line. The move means that Goodyear is providing one of the largest number of tyre sizes sporting the AA European Tyre label grades on the market

Goodyear Named to List of Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was recognized today with the 2014 Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders®award. This year's winners were selected and ranked by an expert panel of independent judges based on a number of criteria, including strength of leadership practices and culture, examples of leader development on a global scale, alignment of business and leadership strategy, company reputation, business and financial performance. “Goodyear is honored to be ranked among the best companies for attracting and developing leaders,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive

HiQ Launch 'Be Cool For School'

It’s that time of the year again, the clocks have gone back, dark nights are drawing in and it’s time to countdown to Christmas. With dark nights it is important to keep safe and be seen by motorists. Which is why HiQ are looking to give away three ‘Be Cool for School’ hi visibility packs for three schools! HiQ have three packs up for grabs which are sure to make your kids look cool for school and also be safe and seen. These packs include: 30 x HiQ Childrens Hi Vis Vests (Aged 4-6 years) 30 x HiQ Reflective Wrist Bands 30 x HiQ Pencil Cases and Pens All people need to do to

Goodyear White Paper reveals: Regulators should play an even more important role in driving the future of the road transport industry

Recommendations to policy makers include incentives for greener fleets and promotion of the EU tyre labelGoodyear launches its White Paper “Mobility of the Future: Smart Fleets and the Future of the Transport Industry” at the company´s transport industry symposium in Brussels.  The key finding of the report is that regulators could be even more instrumental in driving the future of the road transport industry.  The Goodyear White Paper includes new research results and provides actionable recommendations to European and national policy makers such as clearer incentives to establish fuel

Cape-to-Cape team through the fertile plateaus of EthiopiaCape-to-Cape team through the fertile plateaus of Ethiopia

Rainer Zietlow and his team travelled through the Ethiopian beautiful landscape and rediscovers the joys of paper maps while the on-board power supply surrenderedEthiopia – September 26, 2014: Goodyear is attempting to enter the record books with its sponsorship of the adventurer Rainer Zietlow and his World Record Drive from Nordkapp (Norway) to Cape Agulhas (South Africa). The Cape-to-Cape team departed on Sunday September 21stfrom Nordkapp in their Volkswagen Touareg, fitted with Goodyear Wrangler tires.  On day five of the challenge, the Cape-to-Cape team crossed the Ethiopian border

Cape-to-Cape team crosses Turkey and heads into Africa on Day 4 of the Challenge

Rainer Zietlow and his team ahead of schedule as they navigate through Southeastern Turkey and EgyptCairo, Egypt – September 24, 2014: Goodyear is set for its attempt to enter the record books with its sponsorship of the adventurer Rainer Zietlow and his World Record Drive from Nordkapp (Norway) to Cape Agulhas (South Africa). The Cape-to-Cape team departed on Sunday September 21stfrom Nordkapp in their Volkswagen Touareg, fitted with Goodyear Wrangler tires.  On day three the Cape-to-Cape team crossed the Turkish border. At 6 a.m. and 21°C the team started a leg of several 1000

Goodyear sets off on world record-breaking journey across 3 continents

German driver Rainer Zietlow to drive 17,752 kilometers Cape-to-Cape in record time on Goodyear Wrangler HP tyresGoodyear announces today that, German record-breaker Rainer Zietlow and his Challenge4 team have begun an epic drive in their Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI from Nordkapp (North Cape), Norway to Cape Agulhas, South Africa today, aiming to cover the 17,752 kilometers in less than 10 days, in an attempt to set a new world record. The team left Nordkapp at 3.00am CET this morning. Zietlow and his team will pass through 19 countries on 3 continents: Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark,

Goodyear Dunlop shines in Auto Express tyre test 2014

Today, Goodyear Dunlop is proud to announce that two of its high performance products have taken the top two spots in the coveted Auto Express Tyre Test 2014.The Dunlop Sport BluResponse took first place, with the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance taking a close second. Auto Express tested ten brands of tyre in the size 205/55 R16 with a load index of 91 or 94 and speed rating of V or W. Tests included dry and wet handling, dry and wet braking, wet cornering, straight and curved aquaplaning, rolling resistance and noise. Taking first place, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse performed

Survey reveals: European Union has a vital role to play in the future of road freight

Goodyear calls for cross-industry co-operation to support fleets investing in a sustainable future for the road freight industryKey findings: · Biggest challenges for fleet probability: fuel costs (40%), hiring and retaining drivers (25%) and regulations (11%) · 76% of fleets are investing in driver’s training to increase fuel-efficiency · 68% fleets want to see investment in road maintenance · 51% support use of larger trucks · 68% favors harmonisation of regulations A new survey of Europe’s road freight industry commissioned by Goodyear reveals that the regulatory

KWIK FIT PARTNER WITH GOODYEAR TO DELIVER YOUNG DRIVER WORKSHOPS

Kwik Fit teach importance of basic car maintenance at Goodyear Driving AcademyThe Thomas Telford School in Shropshire today saw Goodyear and Kwik Fit join forces to create the Goodyear Driving Academy, designed to educate young drivers from an early age. The event at the school in Telford saw students aged between 11-17 get a taste for the basic skills needed out on the road through a variety of educational activities. Telford’s local Kwik Fit team were on site providing practical demonstrations of simple car maintenance checks that young motorists can make themselves, looking at

Goodyear TruckForce Network Reports Fast UK Response Times

Roadside assistance shorter than a football matchGoodyear has announced that its latest average turnaround time for roadside assistance by its TruckForce service network in the UK is really fast: Across the UK in 2013, from the time a call for help was received to the truck being back on the road, the average time was just 113 minutes – quicker than any football match you will watch at the World Cup this summer. In 2013 the TruckForce network took care of more than 45,000 incidents and recorded an average time of 113 minutes from receipt of the callout to the completion of the job. This

Dunlop dominates TT

Dunlop-shod lap records: · On four wheels (Subaru, Mark Higgins) : 117.510 mph · TT Zero (John McGuinness): 117.366 mph · Overall lap Record (Bruce Anstey) : 132.298 mph · Fastest newcomer (Peter Hickman): 129.104 mph · Lap record for the Senior TT (Michael Dunlop): 131.668 mphIt has been a week full of wins, podiums and lap records for the Isle of Man TT’s Official Tyre Partner. Riders and (drivers) shod with the Dunlop tyres have smashed five lap records during race week as well as claimed five out of a possible six wins. Ballymoney-born rider, Michael Dunlop has

Goodyear and Dunlop awarded Which? Best Buys

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance and Dunlop Sport BluResponse rated Best Buys by leading consumer advice magazine Which?Goodyear Dunlop is celebrating two Which? Best Buy recommendations after its Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance and Dunlop Sport BluResponse, in size 195/65 R15 V, each received the coveted endorsement. The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance was one of the most highly rated tyres, with its wet handling, dry and wet braking and fuel economy being particularly commended. The Dunlop Sport BluResponse was recognised for its wet and dry handling, fuel economy and

Goodyear FUELMAX Best in TÜV SÜD Test

Goodyear FUELMAX S and FUELMAX D beat top competitors in independent rolling resistance tire test from TÜV SÜDGoodyear’s recently launched FUELMAX line of low rolling resistance truck tyres achieved top ratings in tests comparing the rolling resistance of tyres from leading competitors.  In these tests, internationally renowned automotive testing company TÜV SÜD Automotive GmbH compared the rolling resistance of steer and drive tyres from the FUELMAX range to similar tyres from three main competitors.  Based on the results for rolling resistance, Goodyear calculated that the Goodyear

Discover the roar of your engine with Dunlop’s Noise Shield technology

New Foam-based tire technology significantly reduces interior car noiseDunlop announces today that it introducing a new technology designed to reduce noise levels inside the vehicle when driving. The technology allows driving enthusiasts to discover more of the roar generated by their sporty engines as overall interior car noise is reduced by up to 4dBA. The Technology, called “Noise Shield”, tackles interior car noise generated by the Tire Cavity Resonance (TCR). This noise generated by the TCR is the result of the air inside the tire vibrating as it rolls over the road, causing

Goodyear is Kwik-Fit’s Supplier of the Year

Goodyear is awarded coveted accolade at Kwik-Fit’s National ConferenceGoodyear has been awarded Kwik-Fit’s Supplier of the Year award, after the leading brand impressed the UK’s largest fast-fit network with its day-to-day team support, fill rates and innovative collaborative approach. Goodyear was presented with the award at Kwik-Fit’s national conference, where it also showcased its “Made to Feel Good” brand ethos with strong imagery and a fashion show featuring Goodyear heritage clothing. Kenji Murai, Group Chief Executive at Kwik-Fit commented: “Not only has Goodyear excelled in

Dunlop sticks with Isle of Man TT

Leading tyre manufacturer continues support of iconic road raceDunlop, a name inextricably linked with the Isle of Man TT Races, will be ‘Official Tyre Partner’ for the 2014 races in a new multi-year deal. The event, which runs around the iconic 37¾ mile course, is one of the most famous road races in the world. Dunlop has had massive success in the Isle of Man TT, having competed in all but two years of the championship since its beginnings in 1907. With legendary riders including John McGuinness and Joey Dunlop having shod their bikes with Dunlop tyres, the manufacturer has claimed

Turners (Soham) sign three-year-deal with Goodyear Dunlop

Fuel saving capabilities key to Turners (Soham) changing tyre and service provider for the first time in over 20 years.Turners (Soham), one of the largest haulage companies in the UK has signed a three-year-deal contract with Goodyear Dunlop tyres. The leading logistics company decided to change its tyre and service for the first time in 20 years after being impressed with the Goodyear products fuel saving capabilities. The deal sees the family company fit its 1000 vehicles and 1400 trailers with not only the KMax and FuelMax but Goodyear’s retreads, TreadMax. Turners are also taking

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