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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:12:59 +0200
All-season tires - The best of both worlds: Behind the scenes of the test winner
39 years ago, Goodyear launched the first all-weather tire, paving the way for the all-season tire market, which is expected to further grow by around 8 percent annually over the next five years.[1]With the tire change season approaching, many drivers are currently wondering whether they should opt for all-season tires this year. A look behind the scenes of the test winner Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 can provide interesting insights and ar...
Five myth-busting facts to know before buying all-season tires
Consumers are surrounded by numerous myths about all-season tires Dunlop offers drivers a ‘five things to know’ guide to avoid being misled by common misconceptions Dunlop All Season 2 is a myth-busting example of innovative technologies inside all-season tires
Goodyear guide to driving in winter in Europe 2024/25
Whether you are a local or a tourist taking a scenic winter driving holiday, it's not always easy to know what tire legislation might exist in different European regions, and the arrival of colder temperatures and harsh weather conditions can make driving during the winter period difficult and daunting. Goodyear has produced a helpful guide for European drivers to navigate through the often-complex tire regulations...
Survey finds premium winter tire drivers more confident in winter conditions
Goodyear finds younger drivers most likely to consider winter tire switch to unlock driving potential European drivers who use premium winter tires during the colder months report significantly higher confidence and comfort over those with tires from non-premium brand...
Why all-season tires? European drivers share their opinions in new survey
Ipsos survey shows drivers’ positive view on all-season tires in milder winter The all-season tire segment has been constantly maturing in terms of technology 18 months of R&D lead to Dunlop's next-generation all-season tire European drivers have positive vi...
Team Australia leads Dunlop podium domination at 2024 Motocross of Nations
Dunlop tires were the choice of riders competing for the top three teams at the 2024 Motocross of Nations (MXoN), with the victorious all-Dunlop Team Australia leading Team USA and Team Netherlands at Matterley Basin, Great Britain, on Sunday. The prestigious event saw Dunlop equip 34 of the world’s best riders, representing 20 different nations, all vying for glory on the global stage. This victory marks the third consecutive year that ...
Dunlop targets Motocross of Nations glory after record breaking MX season
Dunlop heads to the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) this weekend, poised to battle for victory at the event widely billed as the ‘Olympics of Motocross’. Returning to Matterley Basin, Great Britain, for the first time since 2017, the storied event will see Dunlop equip 34 world-class riders representing 20 different nations, all vying for glory on the world stage.
Dunlop launches SportSmart mk4 as latest premium hypersport tire
New road-focused hypersport tire offers huge improvement in precision, feedback and wet grip so riders can master the turnsDunlop has revealed its latest road-focused hypersport tire, SportSmart mk4, featuring improvements to build on its predecessor’s high level of dynamic road performance for a wide variety of sports bikes.
Dunlop rider Kay de Wolf crowned 2024 MX2 World Champion
Kay de Wolf crowned MX2 World ChampionDunlop tires carry MX2 riders to 16 out of 20 overall season victories Dunlop riders finish 1-2 in the championshipDunlop rider Kay de Wolf has been crowned the 2024 FIM MX2 Motocro...
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 awarded test winner by ADAC
Winning the latest comprehensive ADAC winter tire test recognizes the top balanced performance of the Goodyear winter tire, a state-of-the-art product for the latest vehicle park.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 has been crowned the winner of ADAC’s latest winter tire test, earning the highest “good” rating among 16 competing winter tires tested in t...
Goodyear UHP and UUHP tires: Performance that elevates every drive
Whether it’s competing at Le Mans or equipping the world’s most prestigious cars, the Goodyear brand is synonymous with performance. The Goodyear Eagle F1 range covers the full ultra-high-performance (UHP) and ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) spectrum, including the award-winning Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, which delivers premium performance for a huge variety of popular sports cars, premium SUVs, coupes, saloons and more, and the Eagle F1 SuperSport family, which boasts a track-inspired pa...
Goodyear DriverHub application now available in PACCAR Connect for DAF Trucks
Goodyear announces the integration of its Goodyear DriverHub application into PACCAR Connect, the new advanced online fleet management platform from DAF Trucks. This addition provides benefits for both truck drivers and fleet managers by offering tire data insights that can enhance fleet performance and support more informed decision-making.PACCAR Connect is a comprehensive fleet management system that integrates both in-vehicle hardware and software...
Dunlop teams demonstrate pace and tire performance with Bol d’Or success
The 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season has concluded at Le Castellet, with the Bol d’Or. The 24-hour race provided a championship decider packed with close racing, drama, and fierce on-track battles across both the premier Formula EWC class and Dunlop Superstock Trophy category.In the open competition Formula EWC category, KM99 Yamaha delivered an outstan...
Max Ahlin wins 2024 Junior Enduro World Championship with Dunlop Geomax EN91
Dunlop rider Max Ahlin has been crowned the 2024 FIM Junior Enduro World Champion, securing the title with an impressive second-place finish on the opening day of the EnduroGP of France. The Swedish rider finished second in Brioude, France, aboard his Dunlop-equipped KTM 350 EXC-F—enough to clinch the title with one day of running still to go.Ahlin, 23, riding for Team K...
Goodyear unveils EQMAX and EQMAX ULTRA: a new generation of premium truck tires focused on sustainability and performance
The new Goodyear EQMAX and EQMAX ULTRA tire range will make its debut to a broader audience at Goodyear's exhibition during the IAA Transportation event, held from September 16 to 22, 2024, in Hanover.Goodyear is announcing the launch of its latest premium truck line of tires, the Goodyear EQMAX and EQMAX ULTRA. Engineered to meet the evolving demands of the transportation industry, these tires are designed with an emphasis on sustainable material us...
McLaren, Ferrari LMGT3 drivers eye Goodyear Wingfoot Award ahead of 6 Hours of Fuji
The FIA World Endurance Championship will race at Fuji this weekend, with some thrilling battles promised across the LMGT3 class in the penultimate round of the 2024 season.United Autosports' Marino Sato and Vista AF Corse's Alessio Rovera help to preview the weekend ahead.Fuji International Speedway, nest...
Goodyear launches TPMS Connect for seamless integration with TPMS hardware installed as original equipment
Goodyear announces the launch of Goodyear TPMS Connect, an innovative solution designed to address the challenges faced by fleets with pre-installed tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). This new offering allows fleets equipped with OEM TPMS on their new vehicles to benefit from Goodyear’s solutions and applications that enhance overall fleet efficiency without the need for additional hardware installation.Supporting fleets in meeting EU TPMS Regulations...
Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint for transport industry
Goodyear unveils advancements to its Goodyear CheckPoint tire management solution, making it even more supportive for transport fleets and dealers who desire to leverage their service level. These enhancements are designed to help optimize tire and vehicle maintenance further, reduce downtime, and increase overall fleet performance. The upgraded Goodyear CheckPoint solution will be showcased at the IAA Transportation event from September 17-22, 2024....
Dunlop Superstock champions to be decided at Bol d’Or finale
Dunlop is ready for an exciting FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season finale at Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend, where it will support leading teams in both the Formula EWC and Superstock categories competing for the race win and championship titles. Five teams are still in contention to clinch the FIM Endurance World Cup in the Dunlop-exclusive Superstock category.There are 28 bikes from six manufacturers set to fight for the honours in the highly competitive Dunlop Superstoc...
Dunlop rider Lotte van Drunen crowned 2024 Women’s Motocross champion
Motocross rising star Lotte van Drunen has been crowned the 2024 FIM Women's Motocross World Champion, solidifying her impressive season in this weekend’s MXGP of Turkey. Van Drunen, equipped with Dunlop Geomax tires, secured the championship title with a pair of top-five finishes, enough to calmly defend her lead in this highly competitive championship and become the youngest ever WMX champion.
Dunlop set to support riders competing in Dunlop Geomax Challenge at 6DAYS®
The 98th NOCO FIM International Six Days of Enduro (6 DAYS®) will be held next month in Galicia, Spain, drawing more than 550 riders from 30 countries for six days of intense off-road racing. This year’s round will take place between 14th-19th October and will mark the fifth time ISDE has been staged in Spain, with the most recent visit taking place in 2016 in Navarra. In June, it was announced that Dunlop would return as an official sponsor of 6DAYS®, bringing back the Dunlo...
Goodyear ultra-low noise tires chosen by Audi to equip all-new Q6 e-tron
Goodyear tires have been chosen as original equipment (OE) fitments on the brand-new Audi Q6 e-tron, the German automaker’s new fully electric premium SUV. Goodyear developed its range of summer and winter tires with a specific focus on suiting the characteristics of the Audi electric SUV, incorporating technology that reduces road noise.Goodyear’s Aud...
Dunlop set to return to Harley-Davidson® European Bike Week® 2024
Dunlop is set to return to this year’s Harley-Davidson® European Bike Week® as the official tire sponsor of the Harley-Davidson Parade.Taking place at Faaker See, Austria, from September 3-8, European Bike Week is Europe’s largest motorcycle festival, celebrating bike culture and heritage, with live music, food and competitions. The hills around Villach and the shore...
Dunlop supports rising American star Kayla Yaakov in Italian CIV wildcard entry
Rising star Kayla Yaakov will make a popular wildcard appearance in this weekend’s round of the Dunlop Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV) season at Mugello, where the 17-year-old American will benefit from the support of Dunlop on one of Barni Spark Racing Team’s Ducatis.Yaakov has already made a name for herself...
Top World Endurance Championship drivers discuss Goodyear Wingfoot Award ahead of Lone Star Le Mans at COTA
With five races completed, there are just three to go in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. In addition to the championship battle, LMGT3 drivers have their eye on the Goodyear Wingfoot Award, and two drivers in contention say it’s a major focus as they prepare for this weekend’s race at the Circuit of the Americas. This weekend’s 6-hour Lone Star Le Man...
Goodyear Tires: EV Ready technology driving the pace of innovation
Goodyear has pushed the boundaries of tire technology and development for over 125 years. Now, with the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, a new chapter of Goodyear’s innovation is in full swing. Today, Goodyear’s latest generation tires, including Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, UltraGrip Performance 3 and Vector 4S...
MX2 championship leaders praise performance of “excellent” Dunlop tires
Since the start of the FIM Motocross World Championship season, Nestaan Husqvarna teammates Kay de Wolf and Lucas Coenen have secured 10 out of a possible 14 Grand Prix wins in the highly competitive MX2 class. The championship leaders reflect on their most successful season to date and explain why their Dunlop tires have helped their stellar performance.De Wolf, 19, and C...
Goodyear to highlight advanced fleet mobility solutions at IAA Transportation 2024
Goodyear announces its participation in IAA Transportation 2024, the leading international platform for logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transport sector, held in Hannover from September 17th to 22nd, 2024. Visitors can find Goodyear in Hall 21, Stand B38.At this prestigious event, Goodyear will present its comprehensive Goodyear Total Mobility end-to-end solution, designed to enhance fleet efficiency, competitiveness, and support fleets in targeting their sus...
Dunlop teams impress in the heat of the Suzuka 8 Hours
Dunlop teams in both the Formula EWC and Superstock class showed resilience and determination through the heat and humidity of a gruelling edition of the Suzuka 8 Hours on Sunday. For the first time, Suzuka served as a points-paying round of the Dunlop Superstock Trophy, which encouraged European Superstock teams to travel to Japan with the championship battle in mind...
Dunlop set to support top teams from Europe and Japan at Suzuka 8 Hours
This weekend, Dunlop heads into round three of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season, supporting top teams racing in both the Formula EWC and Dunlop Superstock categories of the championship at Suzuka Circuit in Japan.After a strong start to the 2024 EWC season with the 24 Heures Motos in April and the 8 Hours Spa in June, Dunlop heads to Japan for the only EWC race outside of Europe, where the top endurance teams will go head-to-head for eight hours.This year, Dunlo...
Goodyear previews 6 Hours of São Paulo with Le Mans Wingfoot Award winner Morris Schuring
This weekend, the FIA World Endurance Championship ventures across the Atlantic for the first time this season, with Brazil’s São Paulo making a long-awaited return to the WEC calendar. Morris Schuring, Goodyear Wingfoot Award winner at Le Mans, looks back on a successful 24-hour race last month and previews the weekend ahead.At the top of the Goodyear Wingfoot Award st...
Goodyear DriverHub application supports fleets via My Business Apps - a new service from Volvo Trucks
My Business Apps is a new subscription-based service from Volvo Trucks available in selected European markets during 2024. It enables customers to download business-related apps from different service providers for usage in the truck’s side display – no extra smartphones or tablets required. The integration of the Goodyear DriverHub application with Volvo Trucks’ My Business Apps allows drivers and fleet managers to access real-time tire data, a critical component of ve...
Reshad de Gerus announced as Goodyear Wingfoot Award winner for LMP2 at Le Mans
Goodyear celebrates IDEC Sport’s Reshad de Gerus as the winner of the Goodyear Wingfoot Award for the LMP2 class at last month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The European Le Mans Series driver recorded the fastest triple stint average during the 24-hour race last month, earning him the Goodyear trophy.The award is calculated by taking the average lap time across a set number o...
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 awarded test win by ADAC
The Goodyear all-season tire becomes first to be rated ‘Good’ by ADAC1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has become the first all-season tire to ever receive a ‘Good’ rating in an ADAC tire test, having won the German organisation’s 16-inch all-season tire test published this week.
Goodyear engages with fans from across the world with 24 Hours of Le Mans activation
Goodyear engaged with fans from across the world at the 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier this month through its visibility throughout the circuit and brand-new booth at the heart of the fan village.In a prime location amongst some of the race’s most prestigious brands, the Goodyear booth offered insight into the products, racing DNA and passion of the Goodyear brand. At the c...
Goodyear announces SKU expansion for UltraGrip Performance 3 throughout 2024
Goodyear has announced that it will continue the expansion of its premium winter tire, UltraGrip Performance 3. The award-winning tire has proven its excellent performance across Europe with cutting-edge technology. Throughout 2024, more than 40 new SKUs will enter the market, with many already available to customers. The significant increase will boost Goodyear’s a...
Goodyear introduces a subscription-based, tires-as-a-service offering designed to reduce total cost of ownership for fleets
Goodyear’s new offering has enabled major fleets in the U.S. and Europe to lower costs and reduce vehicle breakdowns. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the launch of a worry-free, tires-as-a-service offering that combines the company’s premium tires, proven predictive insights and industry-leading service footprint in one, subscription-based solution. Building on the company’s Total Mobility program, Goodyear will manage end-to-end tire service on behalf of...
Goodyear proves long-distance tire performance in first LMGT3-era 24 Hours of Le Mans
In its largest 24 Hours of Le Mans operation in history, Goodyear delivered relentless performance throughout the 2024 edition of the world’s most iconic endurance race. Mixed conditions throughout the race demonstrated the long-distance performance of both the slick and wet Goodyear tires, providing a fascinating strategy battle in both the LMP2 and new LMGT3 classes.Wh...
Goodyear Wingfoot Award winner Richard Lietz previews the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans marks a very special occasion in Goodyear’s endurance racing history. For the first time since it returned to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2019, it will support two classes and 39 cars, all competing for glory at Le Mans.Out of a busy motorsport calendar that stretches around the world, Le Mans is the most historic e...
Goodyear at Le Mans: The logistics behind the biggest race in motorsport
This season will be Goodyear’s biggest Le Mans since it returned to Le Mans in 2020. Goodyear will support a packed grid of 23 LMGT3 cars that will grace the circuit for the first time, alongside 16 LMP2 cars, which currently race around the world in the likes of the European Le Mans Series and Asian Le Mans Series. It means a total of 39 cars will be fitted with Go...
Goodyear receives FIA’s highest level environmental accreditation
Goodyear Racing EMEA has been recognised with the highest possible score in the FIA’s Environmental Accreditation programme, underlining the tire manufacturer’s commitment to sustainability in both its car and truck racing activities.Recognised for its long-term sustainability plans and clear strategies towards mitigating the impact of global motorsport operations, Goo...
Dunlop teams prove tire performance at 8 Hours of Spa Motos
The performance and consistency of Dunlop’s tires helped to create exciting racing action at the new-format 8 Hours of Spa Motos, the second round of the 2024 Endurance World Championship (EWC), on Saturday.Leading Dunlop teams in the open competition Formula EWC category and all teams in the Dunlop-supported Superstock class chose from a range of compounds from Dunlop’s KR109 front and KR108 rear ranges.In the highly competitive Superstock category, for which Dunlop is the ...
Dunlop Geomax Challenge returns to FIM International Six Days of Enduro
Dunlop has been announced as an official sponsor to the 2024 FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE), marking the return of the Dunlop Geomax Challenge which supports club and amateur riders in this storied event. ISDE returns to Europe this October with a challenging route through the middle-height mountain landscapes of Galicia. It is the first time that the eve...
Dunlop aims for continued EWC success at 8 Hours of Spa Motos
This weekend, Dunlop heads into round two of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season, supporting top teams racing at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Riders face a fresh challenge this year as the race duration has been shortened from the traditional 24 hours to just 8 hours.Dunlop will bring a total of 2000 tires to Spa, supplying 4 teams racing in the top Formula EWC class and all ...
Goodyear Blimp: An icon in the sky over Le Mans
For decades, the Goodyear Blimp was a regular sight at major racing, sports and cultural events across Europe and since its much-anticipated return at Le Mans in 2020, Goodyear’s icon in the sky has reemerged as a familiar sight above Circuit de la Sarthe.For a fifth consecutive year, the Goodyear Blimp will once again fly above Le Mans during the race week and race itse...
Goodyear deep dive: 2023 Wingfoot Award winner Filipe Albuquerque on what it takes to win at Le Mans
The recipient of the inaugural Goodyear Wingfoot Award says the trophy recognises what it takes to be a competitive endurance racing driverThe art of what makes a great endurance racer is often something the headlines ignore. While being quick over one lap remains an essential tool in a driver’s repertoire, only the consistency of a team of drivers, engineers and ...
Goodyear launches fourth edition of Sustainable Reality Survey, continuing to explore sustainability in transportation industry
The Sustainable Reality Survey aims to uncover insights, progress, and challenges in integrating sustainable practices into the operations of transport fleets in Europe. Organized by Goodyear, the survey is available at www.sustainablerealitysurvey.eu and is open until July 21, 2024. As with previous years, a tree will be planted for every completed survey. The 2024 survey will include similar set of question...
Goodyear strategically positions Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 with 29 new SKUs
The range caters to rim sizes of up to 22-inchGoodyear’s premium all-season product Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is now available to a broader range of vehicles as the brand continues to invest in the growing market segment.Given the forecasted increase in demand for all-season tires in Europe, Goodyear is strategically placed to strengthen its position with Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. The line extension will introduce 29 new SKUs, 17 of which are 19-inch and above to cater to the ...
Goodyear and Enovos inaugurate a new 4.4 MWp solar panel installation in Colmar-Berg
Aligned with its commitment to reducing CO2 emissions, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is continuing its collaboration with energy supplier Enovos to build a large-scale solar panel installation on its Colmar-Berg proving ground. The facility, which was completed in December 2023, was inaugurated today at the Goodyear proving ground, in the presence of Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism.With a total surface area of 37,700 m2 , this solar project...
Goodyear continues title sponsorship of Goodyear FIA ETRC with brand new tire specification
Goodyear is set to continue its title partnership and exclusive tire supply to the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship in 2024. The opening round will take place at Misano on 25/26th May, where Goodyear will debut its next iteration of truck racing tires.Launched in 1985, 2024 marks 40 years of this prime competition. Today, the championship features vehicles from leading manufacturers and this will be the ninth season where Goodyear is the official partn...