Tires aren’t just black rubber doughnuts—they’re engineered safety components with strict speed and load limits that most drivers ignore at their peril. Every tire carries two critical ratings stamped on its sidewall: a load index (how much weight it can…
The rubber and tire industry has seen various developments over the last seven days, with key players worldwide reporting growth and expansions. Selected tire manufacturers’ share-price trends show a mix of increases and decreases, with Bridgestone Corp. rising by 1.9%…
In 1983, Ford rolled out the Probe IV concept—a radical four-door that pushed the boundaries of aerodynamics to deliver a drag coefficient of just 0.152 Cd. That figure remains jaw-dropping even by today’s standards, where most production cars struggle to…
The rubber and tire industry has seen significant developments over the last seven days, with key players reporting solid growth performance. Share prices of selected tire manufacturers have shown varying trends, with Bridgestone Corp. increasing by 4.3%, Goodyear by 2.7%,…
Tire Rack has just put five ultra-high-performance all-season (UHPAS) tires through their paces, and the results may surprise Michelin loyalists. In a head-to-head test featuring the Bridgestone Potenza Sport AS, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season,…
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has confirmed that executive vice president and chief financial officer Christina Zamarro is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity. In an SEC filing dated 26 June 2026, the Akron, Ohio-based tire manufacturer stated that…
Quick oil change chains are gaining ground on dealerships, according to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study. The annual survey ranks aftermarket service providers across three segments: quick oil change, tire and wheel maintenance, and full-service…
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that its executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, Christina Zamarro, will be leaving the company effective July 10 to accept another opportunity. Scott Deakin has been appointed as the interim Chief…
The global rubber and tire sector saw mixed share-price movements last week, with Bridgestone, Michelin, Pirelli, and ZC Rubber posting modest gains, while Goodyear, Hankook, Sumitomo Rubber, and Yokohama Rubber slipped. Bridgestone closed at Yen3,425 (-1.2%), Goodyear at $6.29 (+2.1%),…
General Motors has officially lifted the curtain on the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500, the full-size pickup’s first major redesign since 2018 and the corporate twin to the newly revealed 2027 Chevrolet Silverado. While the Silverado’s reveal last week left many…