Sumitomo Reveals Smart Tire Roadmap
Sumitomo is hard at work on the tire of the future with their “smart tire” roadmap, first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor show. Keeping tires in tip-top shape, enhanced safety, and improved material durability are among the major areas the company is researching to push the boundaries of what’s possible in tire technology.
Smallwood to Keynote Industry Honors
The Tire Industry Association has announced Richard Smallwood, president & CEO, Sumitomo Rubber North America, Inc. as the 2017 Tire Industry Honors keynote
Goodyear, Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Partnership
Starting during the 2017-2018 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers will wear jerseys featuring Goodyear’s Wingfoot logo.
Kramer: Goodyear on Front Edge of Connectivity Wave
The following article is a transcription of Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer’s speech at the 2017 Goodyear Customer Conference.
Kenda Renews Cleveland Cavaliers Sponsorship
As northeast Ohio celebrates the end of the “Cleveland Curse” with Sunday’s NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ win over the Golden State Warriors Sunday night, American Kenda Rubber Ind. president Jimmy Yang couldn’t be happier. In a conversation with Tire Review during a private event at the Pro Football Hall of Fame last night,
Goodyear Promo ‘Born’ from Ties with NBA Stars
Through the course of the NBA Finals, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is offering new parents in Akron several prizes in connection with two native-born superstars: the Cleveland Cavs’ LeBron James and Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry. Courtesy of Goodyear, parents of children born in Akron-area hospitals starting at 12:01 a.m. today through June 19
NHTSA Hosting Public Meeting on Automated Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it will host public meetings about the safe operation of automated vehicles on April 8. As part of the meeting, NHTSA is seeking input on planned guidelines for the safe deployment and operation of automated vehicles. The intent of the operational guidance is to encourage innovative
Leveraging Co-Op Cash
In the quest to maximize your shop’s marketing initiatives, it pays to leave no stone unturned. One cost-saving option is to take advantage of tire manufacturer co-op advertising. Co-op programs benefit both parties: manufacturers get their name pushed out at the retail level, and dealers get a price break for certain advertisements or marketing programs.
Leveraging Co-Op Cash
In the quest to maximize your shop’s marketing initiatives, it pays to leave no stone unturned. One cost-saving option is to take advantage of tire manufacturer co-op advertising. Co-op programs benefit both parties: manufacturers get their name pushed out at the retail level, and dealers get a price break for certain advertisements or marketing programs.
Stability control and Brake Jobs
Automotive technology continues to evolve in several directions. While many manufacturers are concentrating on electric and hybrid technology, higher mileage, and smaller and lighter vehicles, others are focused on performance, horsepower and ever-higher top speeds.