Nokian Launches Hakkapeliitta 7

Nokian Tyres is introducing a new Hakkapeliitta winter tyre.

Published: January 12, 2009

Called the Hakkapeliitta 7, the studded tyre has been developed for demanding and quickly changing winter conditions. Nokian says the tyre, which replaces the Hakkapeliitta 5, combines its winter properties with driving comfort. Driving comfort was chosen as an essential target for improvement, the Finnish manufacturer adds, and has been enhanced without compromising levels of grip.

The new range will be directed at Nokian’s main markets in the Nordic countries, Russia, and the Ukraine. Deliveries will begin in spring 2009, with availability for consumers commencing the following autumn. The studded tyre is said to offer the most extensive size range on the market. (Tyres & Accessories/Staffordshire, U.K.)

Goodyear America Q1 2024 sales down, but net sales up Y/Y

Americas’ first quarter 2024 sales of $2.6 billion were down 9.7%.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 8, 2024

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said its first quarter 2024 sales were $4.5 billion, with tire unit volumes totaling $40.4 million. For the first quarter, Goodyear's net loss was $57 million compared to a Goodyear net loss of $101 million a year ago. Leadership said the year-over-year improvement was driven by increases in segment operating income. The 2024 period also included items like, on a pre-tax basis, Goodyear Forward costs of $28 million and rationalization charges of $22 million, compared with pre-tax rationalization charges of $32 million in 2023. Goodyear said Goodyear Forward costs are comprised of advisory, legal and consulting fees and costs associated with planned asset sales.