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Founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an American multinational tyre manufacturing company based in Akron, Ohio. It is one of the oldest, biggest and best-known tyremakers in the world. Goodyear makes tyres for automobiles, commercial trucks, light trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, racing cars, aeroplanes, farm equipment and heavy earth-mover machinery. Find all the news and analysis you need relating to Goodyear here.

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EC launches tyre industry antitrust investigation in “several member states”

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The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the tyre industry “in several “member states”. The reason? “The commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices”, according to an official statement. So far, Nokian Tyres, Continental, Goodyear, Pirelli, and Bridgestone have confirmed they have received an unannounced inspection.

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  1. Leading European tyremakers investigated as part of price-fixing investigation
  2. Leading tyremaker stocks down 2.35% as EC antitrust case opens
  3. Pirelli confirms EC antitrust inspectors visit
  4. Michelin confirms it has been investigated in EC antitrust case
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Goodyear “in advanced discussions” on Avon motorsport tyre asset sale

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Following the news that Avon’s ex-motorsport head has formed the Nova Motorsport tyre brand, Goodyear has confirmed to Tyres & Accessories that its Cooper Europe operation is “in advanced discussions” relating to the sale of certain Avon motorsport tyre assets.

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  2. Avon Tyre enhances Derby County sponsorship to appear on kit
  3. Cooper Tire Europe racing on with World RX Esports Invitational Series
  4. Goodyear launches private offering to raise funds for Cooper Tire acquisition
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New Goodyear CEO Stewart gets ~$20 million year-one package

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Following the news that Mark Stewart has been appointed as Goodyear’s new global chief executive, further details of his remuneration have emerged. He’s getting paid a double-digit-million-dollar package in year one.

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  1. Goodyear: Mark Stewart succeeds Rich Kramer as CEO
  2. Goodyear confirms Wolverhampton plant closure
  3. Van Wessum becomes Goodyear consumer sales general manager UK & Ireland
  4. Goodyear appoints 3 Elliott-approved directors, begins operational review
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Goodyear’s Wells, McClellan to retire

Rich Kramer isn’t the only member of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber management team who will retire in 2024. Both Darren Wells and Stephen McClellan plan to end their service with the tyre maker within the coming quarter of a year.

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  1. Goodyear defers dividend as volumes drop 18% in Q1 2020
  2. Darren Wells back at Goodyear as CFO
  3. Goodyear names Chris Helsel SVP Global Operations & CTO
  4. Goodyear appoints 3 Elliott-approved directors, begins operational review
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Goodyear: Mark Stewart succeeds Rich Kramer as CEO

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Mark Stewart as chief executive officer and president, effective 29 January 2024. He succeeds Richard J. Kramer, who announced his retirement from Goodyear towards the end of 2023. In addition, also as of 29 January, Laurette T. Koellner, independent lead director of Goodyear’s board since 2019, will become non-executive board chair, and Stewart will be added to the Goodyear board as a director.

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  1. New Goodyear CEO Stewart gets ~$20 million year-one package
  2. Ex-Triangle and Goodyear Tire executive Cohade joins Johnson Controls
  3. Christina Zamarro becomes CFO at Goodyear
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Brake shorter with tyre intelligence – Goodyear reports on TNO partnership

In 2021, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company began collaborating with Netherlands-based research organisation TNO into solutions that facilitate communication between a vehicle’s tyres and its anti-lock braking system (ABS). More than three years later, the partners are showcasing their work on integrating tyre intelligence technology into the ABS controller of a test vehicle.

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  1. Goodyear & TNO collaborating on intelligent braking system
  2. Goodyear SightLine: Fleets first to benefit from tyre intelligence technology
  3. Goodyear advancing tyre intelligence with TDK & ZF
  4. Maintenance-free tyres by end of decade: Goodyear tests airless tyres on self-driving shuttle
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Frank Titz takes over replacement PCR tyre sales responsibility at Goodyear DACH

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Goodyear has placed Frank Titz in charge of its passenger car tyre replacement sales in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). Titz took over from Dr André Weisz, who is to take on global responsibilities at the manufacturer, in the new year, according to Tyrepress’s German sister site. Weisz will continue to act as managing director of the Goodyear companies in the DACH market, such as Goodyear Germany GmbH (Hanau).

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  1. Goodyear appoints Sindermann sales general manager DACH
  2. Erich Fric becomes Goodyear managing director consumer Europe Central
  3. PCR production drop planned for Goodyear Dunlop’s Wittlich plant
  4. New Bridgestone PR agent for DACH markets
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Goodyear advancing tyre intelligence with TDK & ZF

With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) now in full swing in Las Vegas, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has taken the opportunity to talk about its work in the field of tyre intelligence technologies. This includes new joint development with specialists such as TDK Corporation and, separately, ZF.

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  1. Goodyear SightLine: Fleets first to benefit from tyre intelligence technology
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Goodyear supports Team De Rooy with tyres, TPMS in Dakar 2024 rally

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Goodyear is supporting Team De Rooy at the Dakar 2024 rally, which begins today, the latest instalment in the ongoing partnership between the companies. Goodyear is the official tyre supplier of the Dutch team, fitting Goodyear Offroad high-performance tyres and supplying its tyre management solutions in every stage of the competition. Team De Rooy will monitor its three entries’ tyre temperature and pressure levels in real time with Goodyear’s TPMS to respond to challenges and minimise downtime on the rally. Goodyear said that its support “underscores the company’s enduring commitment to truck motorsport;” it is also the title sponsor of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC). Goodyear says it uses the challenges it faces in truck racing as a testing ground for advancing tyre technologies and product development.

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  1. Goodyear exclusive tyre partner for top Dakar Rally teams
  2. Ssangyong Motorsport fits Yokohama Geolandar on 2020 Dakar Rally
  3. Goodyear supports Team De Rooy’s Rallye du Maroc 2023 victory
  4. Kamaz-master wins at Dakar 2020 on standard Goodyear tyres
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Recall for 477 Dunlop RoadSmart III tyres

Goodyear has recalled 477 potentially defective Dunlop motorcycle tyres. In a notification published by the European Commission, the tyre maker shares that the size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) Dunlop RoadSmart III tyres, which Goodyear manufactured between 21 August and 10 September 2023 and also between 13 and 26 November 2023, may contain a “manufacturing defect” that “could lead to a tread separation.”

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  1. Recall announced for some Dunlop Trailmax Meridian tyres
  2. Dunlop Geomax MX53 gains magazine accolade
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  4. Dunlop a KTM Grade A supplier
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‘Strategic player’ Dunlop to cover 84% of value segment market

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has further confirmed its brand strategy for the coming years, the so-called “redefined roles” for Dunlop, Avon and Cooper, amongst others. The company has de-premiumised Dunlop in anticipation of growth within tiers 2 and 3 of the tyre market in the next half-decade at the expense of tier 1.

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  1. Is Avon now a motorcycle tyre brand?
  2. Goodyear Dębica plant at 70% capacity following fire – sales up to $40 million lower
  3. Joint EICMA presence for Dunlop & Avon
  4. Goodyear EMEA responds to global challenges
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Goodyear targets fleets with Drive Results blog

Goodyear has launched a fleet-flavoured blog, and with it aims to provide transport fleet managers with “valuable insights and expert guidance” that will help them to “drive results in terms of efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability.” This initiative is part of Goodyear’s Total Mobility commitment to support the transport industry.

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  1. Goodyear launches higher mileage, winter compliant Kmax Gen-2 trailer tyre
  2. Goodyear to showcase integrated fleet efficiency approach at Solutrans 2023
  3. 2019 International DAF Driver Challenge Final at Goodyear proving ground
  4. Goodyear Fuel Max Joins “Nifty Fifty”
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TireHub opens Regional Distribution Center

TireHub, the Bridgestone- and Goodyear-owned wholesaler that distributes both companies’ passenger and light truck tyres to retailers across the USA, reports achieving a ”major milestone” with the opening of its first Regional Distribution Center. The 360,000 square foot facility is located just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania and services logistics centres in the northeast region. TireHub says customers here will benefit from market-specific products and accelerated delivery times.

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  1. Becker succeeding Gibbons as interim TireHub CEO
  2. Becker confirmed as TireHub CEO
  3. TireHub: Bridgestone/Goodyear JV sets new volume records
  4. TireHub plans for future growth
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Dunlop expands light truck tyre portfolio to meet demand for seasonal mobility

Dunlop is extending its Econodrive range of light truck tyres to include winter and all-season fitments. Two new products, the Dunlop Econodrive AS (all-season) and Dunlop Econodrive Winter, expand the existing Dunlop Econodrive light truck range. This includes the summer tyres Dunlop Econodrive and Dunlop Econodrive LT. Dunlop said the new additions help to position the brand to compete in the value segment of the light truck tyre market.

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  1. New Hankook all-season, winter van tyres
  2. All-season tyre growth, especially for premium brands – GfK
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Cooper Melksham tyre factory site could be made into 600 houses

In October 2022, Goodyear announced that the Cooper Tire Europe headquarters and manufacturing operation was set to close around a year later. In November 2023, the land associated with the tyre plant went up for sale in parallel with plans to redevelop the site into residential premises.

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  1. Commit to Birmingham or lose 125 years of history, MP warns Goodyear Dunlop
  2. Erdington MP: Dunlop factory closure ‘outrageous’
  3. UK launch for Landsail run-flat tyre range
  4. Cooper begins consultation on plans to close Melksham factory by end of 2023
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