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The new 639,000 square foot building accommodates nearly 2,000 corporate and North American employees and is connected to Goodyear’s existing Innovation Centre.

Bridgestone will investigate whether the Guayule plant can be used as a natural rubber source for tyres, at its new Biorubber Process Research Centre in Arizona, USA.

Sales of light and small passenger cars continued to increase and made up 73 per cent of the total number of passenger vehicles sold in April

Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres has applauded the determination by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) to develop an industry Tyre Stewardship Scheme in Australia. The landmark decision is the culmination of more than a decade of work towards implementing a scheme to reverse current unsustainable practices associated with the collection and the disposal of [...]

“We are proud to receive the Boeing Supplier of the Year award. This is an important honour, and we look forward to maintaining a high level of excellence as we continue to supply our premium tyres and services to Boeing.”

Bridgestone believes people are not checking their tyres because of the economic crisis, rising fuel costs and declining purchasing power and is urging motorists to check their tyres once a month

The total number of Goodyear tyres sold in the Asia Pacific region increased by four per cent to 5.1 million tyres in the last three months, while operating income increased by 25 per cent to $84million Australian, a record for the first quarter.

Meanwhile, Michelin reported that its first quarter earnings were down 8.1 per cent to $6billion Australian, compared to the same time in 2012.

This infographic presents research and data that illustrate the most popular vehicles in Australia based on vehicle sales in 2012.

Currently drivers have to guess the correct tyre pressure, however Continental Tyres says this new system will ensure vehicles have the correct pressure at all times, making for a safer and more fuel efficient journey.

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