School Van Tire Testing May Come to Canada
Transport Canada may start testing the safety of tires commonly used on vehicles that transport students in New Brunswick to extracurricular activities. But, at least for now, the Canadian agency has made no commitment in response to a two-year lobbying effort by some of the mothers of seven Bathurst High School basketball players who were
Toyo Ties Up Hardwood Classic
Toyo Tires USA Corp. has signed on as presenting sponsor of the 2009 Big-12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series on Fox Sports Net. The Hardwood Series features match-ups between Big-12 and Pac-10 men’s basketball teams during November and December, with the six Pac-10 home games broadcast nationally on FSN. Toyo will be featured in all marketing, advertising and promotional
Toyo Continues as Wooden Classic Sponsor
Toyo Tire USA Corp. will continue as the presenting sponsor of the annual John Wooden Classic college basketball tournament. This marks the fourth straight year Toyo has presented the event, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Dec. 12. This year’s Classic will feature UCLA vs. Mississippi State and Georgetown vs. Washington. “We are
Celtics and Spurs Get Yokohama Support
For the second consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corp. is sponsoring a couple of NBA teams.
Toyo Awards Six Scholarships
Six southern California high school students were acknowledged as recipients of the John Wooden Scholar-Athlete Award presented by Toyo Tires.
Speaking of Bailouts, What ‘bout Them Browns??
It’s not a good time to be a sports team owner.
Truck Tyres Provide Perfect Play Surface in Cheshire
A Cheshire school has found an environmental solution for its new playground and basketball court with the help of Bridgestone UK.
Toyo Looks to Roll Into 2009
Toyo Tire USA has laid out ambitious brand building and products plans through the rest of 2008 and into 2009.
Toyo Names Scholar-Athlete Award Winner
During the Pac-10 men’s basketball tournament Los Angeles, Toyo Tires presented the Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award for men’s basketball.
Yokohama Sponsoring NBA Teams
Yokohama Tire Corp. signed sponsorship deals with three National Basketball Association (NBA) teams, according to Dan King, Yokohama vice president of sales – the San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, and the Golden State Warriors.