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NEW DELHI SHOW: Brummie Bolt showcases Birmingham suppliers
4 January 2012
A concept car dubbed the Birmingham Bolt - because the technical expertise and componentry it uses were sourced almost entirely from the UK’s second largest city - is on show at Dehli Auto Expo.
US: Goodyear unveils raft of senior management changes
20 December 2011
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced several senior appointments for North America, with all new assignments effective immediately.
RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Key developments in tyres
21 November 2011
The UK tyre market is changing, with demand for high-performance tyres, 4x4 tyres, and innovative products such as run-flat tyres growing rapidly. Matthew Beecham talked with Goodyear Dunlop about winter tyres and run-flats.
US: Goodyear posts record Q3 sales of more than US6bn
31 October 2011
Goodyear today (31 October) reported third quarter 2011 sales and earnings it says were the best in its history with quarterly net sales exceeding US$6bn for the first time.
Q&A with Goodyear: review of tyre market trends
26 August 2011
In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with James Bailey, director, brand public relations, Goodyear Dunlop Europe about tyre market trends, tyre pressure monitoring systems as well as some significant technical advances the company has made with runflat tyres.
US: Goodyear books net loss again
10 February 2011
Tyre maker Goodyear booked a 2010 net loss of US$216m compared to $375m in red ink in 2009.
US: Goodyear slides to loss despite sales recovery
28 October 2010
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has reported a US$20m loss in its third quarter, despite its highest third quarter sales and tyre volumes since 2008.
US: Goodyear's Kramer steps up to chairman
4 August 2010
Goodyear has appointed current president and CEO Richard Kramer as chairman of the board with effect from 1 October succeeding Robert Keegan who is to retire.
US: Goodyear posts healthy Q2 improvement
30 July 2010
Goodyear has reported increased second quarter sales up 15% compared to last year, with tyre performance improving across all four of the company's business segments.
THAILAND: Goodyear to double tyre capacity in Thailand
7 May 2010
US tyre manufacturer Goodyear plans to invest THB 1 billion to double production capacity at its plant in Pathun Thani, Thailand, mainly in anticipation of higher domestic vehicle production. Daily production capacity will be raised to 15,000 tyres per day, up the current 7,000 units.
US: Goodyear may raise NA tyre prices
5 May 2010
Goodyear may raise prices on US and Canadian consumer tyres in June by 6% according to US media reports.
Q&A with Goodyear Dunlop UK
4 May 2010
As one of the world’s largest tyre producers, Goodyear’s brands include Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Fulda, Debica, Sava and various house brands. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with James Bailey, manager, corporate communications at Goodyear Dunlop UK about the opportunities being offered by TPMS, Goodyear’s innovations which directly affect the tyre’s rolling resistance and the European Commission’s mandatory tyre labelling.
US: Goodyear narrows Q1 loss
28 April 2010
Goodyear has narrowed its first quarter loss to USD47m on higher demand and says that but for a one-time charge it would have notched up a profit of USD52m.
UK: Tyre prices rising
22 April 2010
Tyre manufacturers have begun raising prices after the cost of rubber has spiked, according to the Financial Times.
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.
US: Chevrolet unveils Cruze Eco
29 March 2010
Chevrolet has unveiled its latest compact segment model in the 2011 Cruze Eco, a car it is marketing as being able to deliver the best fuel economy in its class.
US: Goodyear back in profit in Q3
28 October 2009
Tyremaker Goodyear has booked operating income of US$275m for the third quarter of 2009, up from $266m a year ago and $24m in 2009's second quarter.
US: Pep Boys buys Florida Tyre for $4m
14 October 2009
Pep Boys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and assume the property leases of Orlando-based retailer Florida Tyre.
US: New union deal gives Goodyear flexibility, savings
30 September 2009
A four-year master labour contract ratified by members of the United Steelworkers union on 18 September “achieves the company’s objectives and will help it to realize profitable growth by producing tyres in North America,” Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company said.
US: Union members ratify four-year Goodyear contract
21 September 2009
A new, four-year master labour contract has been ratified by members of the United Steelworkers union at the Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company.
US: Union confident of tyre import restriction
3 September 2009
US union workers are confident Barack Obama would restrict tyre imports from China, as a 15-day countdown began for the president to make his decision in the closely watched case.
PHILIPPINES: Goodyear to close plant
17 July 2009
Goodyear has announced that it will close its tyre plant in the Philippines as part of a strategy to address uncompetitive manufacturing capacity globally.
RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Run-flat market is running flat-out
22 June 2009
While fitment rates of run-flat tyres are increasing year-on-year, there is still more development work to be done. Matthew Beecham reviews the run-flat market.
US: Goodyear plant cut to five day working
22 June 2009
Goodyear is reducing its consumer tyre plant in Union City, Tennessee, from continuous operation to a five-day, three-shift operation on 6 July.
FRANCE: Goodyear axing consumer tyres at Amiens
26 May 2009
Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company on Tuesday said it would stop consumer tyre production at a plant in Amiens, France, as part of its strategy to reduce high-cost manufacturing capacity globally.
US: Goodyear volumes fall on weak global demand
30 April 2009
Continued weak global industry demand and high raw material costs have impacted on Goodyear's first quarter results, with the company registering first quarter sales of $3.5 billion on 20% lower tyre volumes.
US: Under 7% of Goodyear business from Detroit
8 April 2009
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company's replacement tyre sales and other non-OEM business accounted for over 80% of total global sales in 2008, chairman and CEO Robert Keegan told the annual shareholder meeting. Sales to the 'Detroit three' automakers accounted for under 7% of the total.
US: Goodyear posts Q4 loss
19 February 2009
Tyre maker Goodyear has reported a fourth quarter 2008 loss of $300m on sales of $4.1bn, down from $5.2bn in Q4 2007 quarter, despite increases in Goodyear-branded market share.
CHICAGO SHOW: Chevy Volt updates faster, easier
11 February 2009
General Motors will be able to upgrade its battery-powered 'range extender' Chevy Volt much faster than conventional vehicles due to its new technology, an executive has said.
TURKEY: Tyre plants' output cut
9 December 2008
Goodyear is stopping production for 10 days at two Turkish tyre plants in December and January, local reports, citing a union official, said.
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