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GERMANY: Firestone launches first run-flat tyre for Europe
27 March 2012
Firestone has launched the Firehawk SZ90µ RFT for the replacement market, the brand's first tyre with Run-Flat Technology (RFT) in Europe.
CHINA: Bridgestone wins lawsuit with Chinese manufacturer
20 March 2012
Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it has won a lawsuit against a Chinese manufacturer regarding the infringement of its design patent rights.
VIETNAM: Bridgestone to build $575m export tyre plant - reports
2 February 2012
Vietnam's northern port city of Hai Phong has approved the construction of a US$575m tyre factory by a subsidiary of Bridgestone, the state-run newspaper Nhan Dan quoted municipal authorities on Thursday as saying.
JAPAN: Bridgestone develops airless concept tyre
9 December 2011
Bridgestone Corporation says it has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) concept tyre it claims could be a more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tyres.
VIETNAM: Bridgestone to build US$455m radial tyre plant
14 November 2011
Bridgestone has unveiled plans to build a new JPY35.5bn (US$455m) plant in Vietnam that will produce radial tyres for passenger cars (PSRs).
BELGIUM: Bridgestone Europe names new CEO and COO
17 October 2011
Bridgestone Europe has announced senior management appointments effective 1 January, 2012. Franco Annunziato, currently BSEU's chief quality officer, senior vice president technology and board member, will become CEO and president of BSEU, succeeding Makio Ohashi.
JAPAN/US: Bridgestone fined $28m by US
16 September 2011
Tyremaker Bridgestone has agreed to pay a US$28m criminal fine for taking part in bid-rigging and bribery conspiracies in 1999-2007 that influenced prices for ''hundreds of millions of dollars'' worth of marine hose and related products sold worldwide, the US Justice Department said.
JAPAN: Bridgestone to spend JPY23.8bn to boost China output
9 August 2011
Bridgestone has said it would invest around JPY23.8bn to increase production capacity at two plants in China to meet the country's increasing demand for tyres.
JAPAN 'QUAKE: Bridgestone bullish despite earthquake disruption
17 May 2011
Bridgestone has raised its earnings forecast for the current fiscal year despite production disruptions caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
JAPAN: Bridgestone verifying factories status after earthquake
14 March 2011
Bridgestone is evaluating the scale of damage caused to its factories in Japan following the devastating earthquake last Friday (11 March) that has seen automakers temporarily halt production.
JAPAN: Bridgestone beats profit forecast
21 February 2011
Bridgestone has exceeded its full year 2010 net profit forecast.
JAPAN: Bridgestone confident it can ride out yen storm
27 August 2010
Japanese tyre producer Bridgestone says the current stratospherically high level of the yen ought not to affect its operations due to the global nature of its business.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Ambition and profits
6 August 2010
News this week that Geely is adamant Volvo will retain its identity now the Chinese are in charge and Ford is shot of its Swedish patient. It remains to be seen if we now get Volvo badges on Geely products for Chinese sale but somehow I doubt they'll try that abroad.
JAPAN: Bridgestone back in the black as global demand for tyres rises
6 August 2010
Bridgestone said it returned to profit in the first half of the year to June and has upgraded its full-year forecast due to growing demand for vehicles worldwide.
JAPAN: Bridgestone bumps profit estimates
28 June 2010
Bridgestone has revised upward its group net profit estimate to JPY37bn yen from an earlier-projected JPY27bn for the first half of 2010.
Q&A with Bridgestone on TPMS
25 May 2010
Now that European legislation is coming in to make tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) mandatory, the motorist no longer has to pay extra. Matthew Beecham talked with Franco Annunziato, senior vice president, technology, Bridgestone Europe about the future for TPMS, run-flats and the so-called intelligent tyre.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: An uptick in partsville
7 May 2010
Back from two weeks' 'holiday at home' (not entirely my first choice; do not mention the words 'Iceland' or 'volcano') to a mixed week for the auto biz. It's nice to see a bit of uptick, at last, in the components sector with Magna back in the black in the first quarter on the back of increased OEM production in the USA (especially) and Europe and increased complete vehicle sales as new contracts like the Peugeot RCZ kicked in to replace the Chrysler minivan assembly withdrawn back to the US from the plant in Austria some time ago.
JAPAN: Bridgestone raises half year estimates
7 May 2010
Bridgestone has said it expects its half year operating income, ordinary income and net income to exceed previous financial projections.
INDIA: Bridgestone increases production and prices
26 April 2010
Bridgestone is to raise production at its central India site as well as increase tyre prices according to Indian reports.
POLAND: Bridgestone to expand Poznan tyre plant
13 April 2010
Bridgestone will will invest EUR105m (US$142.9m) to expand passenger vehicle tyre production at its plant in Poznan, Poland, by 5,600 units a day.
RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Review of tyres
12 April 2010
Over the last two decades, the popularity of sport utility vehicles, minivans and cross-over vehicles has steadily increased, prompting manufacturers to redesign their tyres. Matthew Beecham rolls out just-auto’s annual review of tyres, reporting on the ways in which manufacturers are improving tyre dimensions, weight, rolling resistance, noise, and fuel efficiency.
JAPAN: Bridgestone advances Kitakyushu production
6 April 2010
Bridgestone has unveiled plans to advance expansion of its Kitakyushu plant as increased need for mineral resources fuels a demand for construction and mining vehicles.
VIETNAM: New Ho Chi Minh Bridgestone sales company
6 April 2010
Bridgestone is to start a new sales company in Vietnam as Indochina's transport network continues to grow.
US: Some rubber grades at record prices
6 April 2010
Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian rubber grades have been traded at record prices well above $3 a kg as tyremakers scramble to buy the commodity because of tight supplies, dealers said on Tuesday.
JAPAN: Bridgestone plans second India tyre plant
30 March 2010
Bridgestone Corporation on Tuesday said it would build a new tyre plant in India near Pune, Maharashtra state, at a cost of about JPY50bn (US$540.4m).
US: Firestone dealer pays out US$18m over death
22 March 2010
A California superior court jury has awarded US$18m to a family who lost their 11-year-old son in a rollover accident caused by the catastrophic failure of an aged, recalled Firestone tyre.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Mr Toyoda goes to Washington
26 February 2010
A wide range of television entertainment was on offer to the discerning viewer this week. Including, for the sports fan, downhill skiing and other delights from the winter Olympics in Canada. For the auto industry and US politics buff, how about live congressional coverage - politicians v Toyota, rounds one and two?
US: Toyota chief tearful after congressional questioning
25 February 2010
After Toyota Motor Sales USA president Jim Lentz faced the US House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing on Tuesday, all eyes yesterday were on his boss, Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda, as he appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
JAPAN: Bridgestone profits tumble but eyes recovery
19 February 2010
Bridgestone Corp has reported a fall in full year net profits. However, the tyremaker has already said that it is looking to recover in 2010.
JAPAN: Bridgestone hikes profit estimates
15 February 2010
Bridgestone, Japan's largest tyre maker, has raised its annual profit estimate for 2009 by 25% to above market expectations, citing cost cuts.
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