Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced the latest offering in its line of high-performance tires, the Eagle GT.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced its members and their employees are now eligible to join NASA Federal Credit Union.

The Michelin Group announced on May 27 it would donate an additional 500,000 euros for victims of the earthquake that struck China’s Sichuan Province.

Independent tire dealers throughout the country are educating consumers about the importance of proper tire inflation by participating in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s "Free Air" promotion.

Yokohama Tire Corp. and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. have reached a final settlement agreement with Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd. pertaining to design patent infringement, with Hangzhou agreeing to destroy the manufacturing molds and remaining inventory of its Westlake H280 tires.

Yokohama Rubber Co. plans to donate some 10 million yen through the Chinese Red Cross Society to help sufferers of the Sichuan Province earthquake.

News reports say that Hankook Tire Co. will spend $19.7 million to buy back 1.5 million of its outstanding shares.

On May 16, Bridgestone Europe and its logistics partner Fiege officially opened the new Bridgestone European Logistics Center East in the Czech Republic town of Bor.

During a press conference held at its factory in Breuberg, Germany, the Pirelli Group outlined its industrial activities and plans for tyre business expansion in this particular market, one the company sees as key for its growth strategies.

Cooper Tire & Rubber has opened a new technical center near Shanghai.

A host of new vehicle safety and environmental requirements, including several tyre related measures, will become obligatory as of 2012.

Effective July 1, 2008, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. will increase pricing on its passenger, light truck and truck tires. The increases will vary up to 8%.

Maxxis International - U.S.A. is moving its Texas operations to a new 185,000-square-foot facility to increase efficiency and improve customer service.

Canadian students will have the chance to win a scholarship by producing a compelling safety video and participating in the 2008 Safety Scholars Canada video contest, sponsored by Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc.

Continental AG will once again serve as the official sponsor of the World Cup, continuing its decade-long involvement in major soccer events.

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. plans to boost annual production at its Toyo Tire North American Manufacturing Inc. plant in White, Ga., by 2.4 million units in 2010 and 3.2 million units the following year.

The Sumitomo HTRZ III luxury touring passenger tire, which was unveiled last November, is now available in 46 sizes.

Goodyear is reportedly considering building a five million unit tyre production plant in the Yaroslavl region of Russia, at a cost of between $200-250 million.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has introduced the latest addition to its Proxes line, the Proxes ST II high performance tire, which targets SUVs, sport trucks and select crossover vehicles.

Continental Tire North America Inc.'s (CTNA) General brand has been named the official tire of the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing, starting this year.

Michelin North America Inc.'s Spartanburg, S.C., plant is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The factory manufactures tires for commercial trucks and United States military vehicles.

[[Kumho]] Tire Co. Inc. has broken ground on a new research and development center in Young-In, South Korea. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of next year.

Ford Motor Co. named Hankook Tire Co. as one of its top suppliers, presenting the tiremaker with its World Excellence Award.

Continental Tire North America says it will raise prices on all of its medium and heavy truck tire tires by up to 8% as of July 1.

Bloomberg has reported that Bridgestone Corp. and Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. will buy stakes in each other and work together on raw material procurement and production issues.

Amid a slow economy, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. put out the word it is hiring.

Hankook Tire America Corp. has teamed up with Primetime Race Group. As part of the agreement, Hankook will serve as the team's official tire supplier for competition in the American Le Mans Series.

Continental Tire North America officially opened its new off road tire test track at its Uvalde Texas test center.

Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC (FSIP) will open a new air spring manufacturing plant in Turrialba, Costa Rica.

On May 12, Hayes Lemmerz International announced the planned closure of its aluminium wheel manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Ga. by the end of this year.

Cooper Tire & Rubber has reportedly ceased production of its Starfire associate tyre range in North America, and the company may further reduce the number of brands it sells.

Michelin has announced that it will run a live, full size demonstration its new Energy Saver tyres at the British International Motor Show at ExCel, London Docklands from 23 July to 3 August.

The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced it will carry out a fourth-phase expansion of its Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture Plant to manufacture Off-the-Road (OTR) tires for use on mining and construction vehicles.

Prices for passenger car tyres sold under the Michelin, Warrior and BF Goodrich brand names in China will rise between 3% 7%, says Michelin (China) Investment Co., Ltd.

Prices for tread rubber products charged by Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) to its franchised dealers in the U.S. have increased by up to 5%.

More Bridgestone tyres were fitted to display vehicles at the CV Show than any other brand.

Auto Express Magazine’s annual Product Honours Awards report has recognised the Goodyear HydraGrip as the ‘Best Buy’ tyre in the family car tyre market.

Continental Tyres is claiming that correctly managed fleets running on the German manufacturer’s products gain 22% more mileage in comparison with competing tyres.

The Yokohama Rubber Co. established a new overseas subsidiary, called Yokohama Rubber Latin America Comercio Ltda., in April in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Michelin is promoting its wet-braking and fuel efficiency qualities following glowing research from independent test centre, TÜV SÜD Automotive.

Bridgestone Corp. has reported an 18.4% fall in first quarter net profits, compared with the same period a year ago.

For the second consecutive year, the ContiPremiumContact 2 has received a commendation from leading consumer publication, Auto Express, as part of its Product Honours 2008 feature.

Kumho Tire USA will break ground this Monday for its planned $225 million passenger and light truck/SUV plant in Macon, Ga.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reported net income of $1.7 million on net sales of $679 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. That compares to income of $20.7 million on sales $669 million for the same period a year ago.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. plans to hike prices on its passenger and light truck/SUV tires, effective July 1.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is raising prices on all of its consumer tires up to 8%, effective on or after June 1. Increases cover all of the company's brands.

Goodyear has launched the Kelly Armorsteel KRH, a regional tire for P&D and school bus applications.

Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand is the presenting sponsor and official tire of the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has rolled out forty-one new tires covering everything from economy to premium car drivers, performance car enthusiasts, to highway and hard core applications for light trucks.

Amtel-Vredestein reported that it exceeded its 2007 sales target but expected to show a loss for the year.