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Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:43:24 +0200
Goodyear Eagle tire is still a legend on racetracks around the world. And will always be, forever
Combine an unbeaten record in Formula 1, countless wins at Daytona, Le Mans and Indianapolis, and one of motorsport’s longest supplier-championship partnerships, and you have the makings of a truly impressive legacy. Goodyear tires have been winning races for over a century and its leadership in the sport and success around the world have firmly planted the Goodyear name as one of racing’s greatest brands. But,...
Goodyear readies largest ever Le Mans operation with tire longevity key to strategy
Goodyear returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, supporting 24 LMGT3 and 17 LMP2 entries for the 93rd edition of the world’s most prestigious endurance race. Tire longevity and performance is once again set to play a crucial role for drivers across both categories. Goodyear expects that some drivers will be ...
Dunlop tires provide confidence in mixed conditions at 8 Hours of Spa Motos
Spa-Francorchamps delivered another dramatic race in the second round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season, with unpredictable weather and a fast-drying track turning the 8 Hours of Spa Motos into a tire strategy-focused race. With conditions changing from wet to dry in minutes, and contrasting grip levels across sectors as a result, Dunlop-equipped teams used the full versatility of the KR range to stay competitive throughout changing grip levels.
Dunlop targets continued podium success at the 8 Hours of Spa Motos
The 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season continues this weekend with the 8 Hours Spa Motos at Belgium’s legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. After a strong start to the season with a podium finish in the open competition Formula EWC class at Le Mans, Dunlop arrives at Spa aiming to build on that momentum. With its challenging fast corners, elevation changes, and famously unpredictable Belgian weather, Spa is a true test for...
Goodyear Blimp visits 24h of Le Mans in 100th anniversary tour
Hundreds of thousands of fans at the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be able to see the Goodyear Blimp in the skies above next weekend’s race as part of a special 100th anniversary tour for the iconic airship.The Goodyear Blimp has a storied history as a familiar sight at major racing, sporting and cultural events on both sides ...
Goodyear extends UltraGrip Ice 3 range to meet growing demand in Nordic markets
Goodyear is set to extend its UltraGrip Ice 3 range in 2025, reinforcing its position in the non-studded winter tire segment across the Nordic region. Throughout the year 44 new sizes will be introduced to the market, increasing the total offering to 106 SKUs. Of the new fitments, 54% (25 SKUs) represent entirely new size coverage within Goodyear’s winter range.
Goodyear announces SKU expansion for UltraGrip Performance 3 range, marking its largest winter lineup to date
Goodyear is set to further strengthen its position in the premium winter tire market with a major expansion of its UltraGrip Performance 3 lineup. Throughout 2025, the tire manufacturer will introduce 68 new coverage SKUs to the market, increasing its total offering to 269 SKUs and marking its most extensive winter offering to date.
Goodyear introduces Goodyear URBANMAX: the next generation tire for city buses and urban transport
Goodyear launches the new Goodyear URBANMAX tire, designed specifically for city buses and urban transport environments. Engineered to handle frequent stop-and-go traffic and constant sidewalk contact, the Goodyear URBANMAX tire offers enhanced durability and fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor, making it a suitable choice for modern urban mobility.CONNECTING LONGEVITY WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCYGoodyear URBANM...
Dunlop and FIM renew partnership for 2025 6DAYS® in Italy
Dunlop will once again be a key part of the world’s most prestigious motorcycle enduro race this year, having renewed its partnership with the FIM for the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations in Italy this August.In recent editions of the 6DAYS®, Dunlop Geomax EN91 tires have been the choice of leading teams in professional and club categories. This year will be no different, with top teams at all levels choosing Dunlop for the race that will take place...
Goodyear showcases comprehensive aviation tire lineup at Paris Air Show 2025
Goodyear is proud to participate in the 2025 Paris Air Show, one of the most prestigious events in the aerospace industry. From June 16 to 22, Goodyear will spotlight its Aviation division, showcasing a strong, versatile tire portfolio that serves commercial, military, general, and business aviation sectors.Building on more than a century of aviation expertise and strong collaborations with leading OEMs and operators, Goodyear remains at the forefron...
Goodyear and Audi develop bespoke OE tire fitment using virtual assessments for new Audi A5
In the next chapter of the long-standing relationship between Goodyear and Audi, the two brands have collaborated to develop bespoke original equipment (OE) fitments for the new Audi A5 and S5, including an innovative virtually developed Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tire. The tire model has been designed using multiple virtual simulation assessments.
Dunlop Trailmax Raid chosen to grip cross-border Honda Adventure Roads tour
Dunlop has been chosen as an official event partner of Honda Adventure Roads 2025, the next edition of Honda’s exciting guided, cross-border motorcycle adventure series. The partnership will see Dunlop equip all 30 riders on the tour with sets of its acclaimed 50/50 on/off-road tire, Trailmax Raid.This year’s tour begins on 8 June in Rome, Italy, from where over nine days, riders will cover 2,500 kilometres aboard Honda Africa Twin motorcycles...
Introducing 55% sustainable-material truck racing tires for Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship
Goodyear announces that from the 2025 season forward of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), its Goodyear truck racing tires will be made of 55% sustainable materials[1]. This milestone reinforces Goodyear’s commitment to sustainability and driving innovation in the high-performance motorsport environment.The 55% sustainable-material content is a...
BMW chooses Dunlop sports and sports touring tires to grip new R1300R and R1300RS
Tires from Dunlop’s hypersport and sports touring ranges have been chosen by BMW as original equipment (OE) fitments on its exciting new R1300R roadster and R1300RS sports tourer, launched earlier this month.Dunlop RoadSmart IV and SportSmart Mk3 are available on different versions of both bikes. For the standard variants, Dunlop RoadSmart IV gives riders test-winning1 sports touring performance on dry and wet roads, all year round.&n...
Made to be different: Avon Tyres introduces new brand identity
Avon Tyres has launched its new brand identity, a bold statement of intent to build on its proud history in the motorcycle world. Staying true to its independent spirit, Avon has implemented its mission to be made to be different, which originates from a profound knowledge of Avon’s riders, who seek to break out of the mould when riding.The new brand identity has been applied to its and...
Goodyear to introduce new slick specification tire for LMP2 at Le Castellet
Goodyear is set to debut a new slick tire specification for LMP2 teams at this weekend’s 4 Hours of Le Castellet, the second round of the 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS). The new specification marks a step forward in tire performance and durability for LMP2 competitors, offering better performance tailored to the diverse driver line-up in the category. Following an action-packed season-opening...
Goodyear named Top Manufacturer of the Year of Summer Tires by Auto Bild
Goodyear has been named the Top Summer Tire Manufacturer for 2025 by Europe’s most-read car magazine, Auto Bild1, recognising its exemplary results across this season’s tire tests for products including Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.Crowning this prestigious award to Goodyear for the third time in four years2, Auto Bild’s editorial team considered the results of its four summer tire tests in 2025, which produced two te...
Goodyear earns DAF’s “Master” supplier recognition for fourth consecutive year
Goodyear has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Master’ supplier rating by DAF for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition, part of DAF’s Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program, highlights Goodyear’s performance in key areas such as product development, operations support, and alignment with DAF’s business objectives.
Privateer Dunlop team claims podium on return after demanding 24H Motos at Le Mans
Returning to the grid after a season away, privateer ERC Endurance Team delivered a standout performance to secure a podium finish at the 24H Motos in Le Mans - the opening round of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) - highlighting the consistency and performance of Dunlop tires in the race’s demanding, mixed-weather conditions. 2024 Superstock Trophy champions National Motos Honda FMA also impressed with a strong overall seventh-place finish.
Dunlop begins 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship season with strong presence at Le Mans
The 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season gets underway this weekend with the legendary 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans. Dunlop enters its fourth consecutive year as the exclusive tire supplier to the Superstock Trophy and now expands its commitment as the official tire partner for the all-new FIM Endurance World Trophy class. As a trusted and long-standing partner of Warner Bros Discovery and EWC, Dunlop remains at the heart of the action in the highest level of endur...
Goodyear Blimp makes first-ever visit to “Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari” for WEC Round 6h of Imola
Today, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that the iconic Goodyear Blimp will come back to Italy, visiting the Imola Circuit “Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari” for the first time during the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Round. This milestone event marks the first stop of the Goodyear Blimp on its 100th anniversary tour across Europe.
Goodyear tires earn recognition for environmental responsibility and performance
A selection of Goodyear premium summer tires has earned praise from leading European automotive publications for the tire manufacturer’s commitment to safety, comfort and work toward helping reduce environmental impacts. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and EfficientGrip 2 SUV impressed in four separate summer tire tests, earning recognition for their mileage and well-balanced performance.
Goodyear continues to drive fleet efficiency with the Drive Results Tour 2025
Goodyear announces the continuation of its Drive Results Tour in 2025. The tour will travel across Europe, bringing transport industry professionals a hands-on experience of comprehensive Goodyear Total Mobility offering. This year’s tour will place an even stronger emphasis on Goodyear’s latest products and innovations, including EQMAX and EQMAX ULTRA new tire range, Tires-as-a Service offering or Goodyear TPMS Connect.Bringing efficienc...
Dunlop teams open Italian and Spanish superbike seasons in winning form
Dunlop-supported teams racing in the top levels of superbike racing in Italy and Spain celebrated their first wins of the season last weekend, with wins and thrilling racing across multiple classes in the Dunlop CIV round at Misano and ESBK races at Jerez.The second season with Dunlop as the exclusive tire supplier to the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV) got underway at Misano with gripping action across categories. Alessandro Delbianco won bot...
Goodyear introduces fleet Value Simulator
Goodyear Value Simulator, a new tool designed specifically for the transport fleet industry is now available on the Goodyear truck tires website. It enables fleet managers to quickly assess the potential savings and explore how adopting key elements of Goodyear Total Mobility comprehensive end-to-end offering could help reduce CO2 emissions. In just ...
Trusted by heroes, chosen by millions: Goodyear celebrates 45 years of Eagle product line
This year, Goodyear celebrates 45 years of its most recognizable ultra-high-performance product line, Goodyear Eagle branded tires. Uniting the company’s exhilarating performance for sports cars with its heritage in the world’s premier racing championships, Goodyear Eagle tires are an icon both on and off the track. The story of Eagle continues to this day, with its latest model – Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 - being one of the best-sellers in Europe and Asia and recently introduce...
GETEC, Stadtwerke Hanau and Goodyear partner for renewable energy supply
In an exemplary collaboration, the specialist for decarbonized energy GETEC, Stadtwerke Hanau, and Goodyear have signed contracts for a renewable energy heat supply. GETEC will build a heating plant on the Goodyear Hanau site based on regionally available waste-wood biomass that has no other possible use. The project is a decisive step on the way to Goodyear using 100% renewable energy in all global manufacturing facilities by 2040 and offers additional added value for the city of Hanau...
Dunlop brings new tire tech ensuring thrilling racing across Italy in CIV
Building on a successful debut season as the exclusive tire supplier to every class in the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV), Dunlop unveils key innovations for 2025.Leveraging the intense competition of CIV and other prestigious national and world championships its tires are raced in, Dunlop continues to refine and develop the latest track tire technology using crucial data. This ongoing innovation enhances both performance and rider confidence on the track, in classes at all...
Dunlop SportSmart mk4 claims top honours in two independent tire tests
The all-new Dunlop road-focused hypersport tire takes victory in two separate comparative tests on its test debut and is rated ‘Very Good’ by MOTORRADDunlop SportSmart mk4 has been crowned the winner of the latest European sport tire magazine tests by MOTORRAD and PS Magazine, receiving particular praise for its grip, performance and quick warm-up on both wet and dry roads.MOTORRAD, Europe’s largest motorcycle magazin...
Dunlop’s SportSmart mk4 launch revolutionises motorcycle tire testing
Dunlop has redefined the motorcycle tire launch experience by creating a groundbreaking virtual event, Curvemaster, to introduce the all-new SportSmart mk4 tire to the European market. This online event, which has already captured the attention of the industry, challenged traditional tire testing methods by offering more than 110 European journalists and influencers unprecedented control over their own testing environment.A road-focused hypersport...
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 shines in first magazine tests of the season
The “exemplary”1 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tire is awarded Test Winner status in two separate tests by Auto Bild and AUTO ZEITUNG, and “Good” in ADAC’s latest test. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has excelled in the latest European magazine tests, claiming top honours in Auto Bild and AUTO ZEITUNG’s latest summer tire tests and achieving an impressive shared second place finish in the renowned ADAC’s test.
Winning With… Dean Wilson: “You need to have complete trust in your tires, especially when pushing hard”
Dunlop caught up with the Scottish professional motocross and supercross racer - fresh from securing the Arenacross British Championship on Dunlop tires - to discuss his triumph on home soil, his career with Dunlop so far, and his racing plans for 2025There is truly no other British motocross racer quite like Dean Wilson. He is one of the most proficient and celebrated British riders of recent times, and yet at the age of 33, he has never raced a full series prof...
Dunlop boosts winter driving confidence with new Dunlop Winter
The latest addition to Dunlop’s passenger car range is Dunlop Winter, a brand-new tire that combines the brand’s expertise in the winter segment into a package designed to give winter driving confidence to drivers of a varied range of cars. With a total of 69 sizes from 15 to 21” to be rolled out, Dunlop Wi...
Dunlop offers additional support for FIM Endurance World Trophy teams
Ahead of the FIM Endurance World Championship season, Dunlop has committed to a generous support package for teams competing in the new FIM Endurance World Trophy class for production motorcycles. Racing at the three European EWC rounds this season - the 24 Heures Motos, 8 Hours of Spa Motos and Bol d’Or - the new category is pitched as an accessible and affordable entry to world-class motorcycle endurance racing. Teams will race 1000cc bik...
Dunlop ready to support top teams as new MXGP season kicks off in Argentina
The FIM Motocross World Championship season begins this weekend with some of the series’ top teams and riders once again equipped with Dunlop tires. Supporting top teams and independent riders alike, Dunlop looks ahead to another season of sharing its expertise and race-winning Geomax motocross tires on the world stage.The World Championship begins in Córdoba, Argentina on 2nd March. The 20-round season will visit 17 countries, underlining a pa...
Goodyear ready for a new season as exclusive LMGT3 supplier with new and proven tire specifications
To view Goodyear's 2025 WEC Media Guide, use the Downloads sidebar or CLICK HERE.Goodyear is set to begin its second season as the exclusive tire supplier for the LMGT3 category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). This weekend the globe-trotting series kicks off track action with the official prologue at the Lusail Internati...
Top independent teams choose Dunlop in bid for EWC success
Dunlop to equip five teams competing in the Formula EWC category, with ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99 leading the charge alongside ERC BMW Endurance Team, Team LRP Poland, Maco Racing Team, and Mana-Au Competition.Dunlop heads into the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season with a strengthened presence, trusted as the tire of choice for several leading teams on the Formula EWC grid.A new strategic partnership between EWC frontrun...
Goodyear expands Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 range to its largest ever lineup
Goodyear will continue to extend the lineup of its premium ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tire, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, to its most extensive range ever. Throughout 2025, 42 new SKUs will enter the market, increasing the total offering to 233 SKUs and completing the largest UHP summer tire offering in Goodyear’s history.
Dunlop expands partnership with FIM Endurance World Championship
Partnership renewal sees Dunlop supply brand-new FIM Production World TrophyDunlop and the FIM Endurance World Championship will expand their collaboration in 2025 with a multi-year partnership renewal that includes Dunlop becoming the exclusive tire supplier to the new FIM Production World Trophy class as well as continuing with the Dunlop Superstock Trophy.As a result, Dunlop will provide its tires, expertise and support to every team in ...
The Goodyear Blimp Celebrates 100 Years in the Sky with a 100+ City Tour and Year-Long Campaign
Goodyear to bring its iconic blimp closer to fans throughout its anniversary year with flights over more cities, appearances at new eventsJune 3, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp, and today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it will celebrate the occasion throughout the year by bringing the blimp closer to its fans around th...
Goodyear named title sponsor for 2025 ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone
Goodyear has been named as the Official Title Sponsor of the 2025 Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, which marks the much-anticipated return of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) to the United Kingdom. The race is set to take place on 14th September 2025, following a six-year hiatus from the calendar.The 2025 ELMS season will feature six 4-hour races in six different countries for the first time since 2021. The Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone will replace th...
Team Europe wins Dunlop-exclusive FIM Intercontinental Games at Jerez
Team Europe has won the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games title following an action-packed weekend of racing at the fabled Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain.Bringing together the FIM’s six Continental Unions (CONUs) for the first time, the City of Jerez FIM Intercontinental Games was contested across Supersport (SSP) and Supersport 300 (SSP300) classes. Dunlop, as the Official Tire Partner of the games, equipped all 48 riders with a select...
Goodyear and KRONE Trailer partner to offer seamless integration with Goodyear TPMS Connect
Goodyear and KRONE Trailer have signed an agreement that allows fleet customers with KRONE trailers to seamlessly integrate with Goodyear TPMS Connect, enhancing tire management and fleet efficiency without the need for additional hardware installation.Through this collaboration, Goodyear TPMS Connect will be directly compatible with the existing telematics systems in KRONE trailers. Fleet operators will benefit from Goodyear’s advanced tire pressure monitoring and...
Dunlop chosen as Official Tire Partner to the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games
Dunlop will support 48 riders across two racing classes at the first-ever FIM Intercontinental GamesDunlop has been chosen as the Official Tire Partner for the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG), set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez on November 30 and December 1, 2024. This new competition coincides with the FIM’s 120th anniversary and will see Dunlop supply tires from its renowned KR racing series to 48 competitors from 19 nations, rep...
Dunlop tires to grip new Pro Honda CBR600RR Cup by Improve on Italian CIV support package
Dunlop has been chosen as the exclusive tire supplier and partner to the brand-new Pro Honda CBR600RR Cup by Improve, an exciting one-make series launching next year on the support package to the Dunlop Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV). Riders in the new one-make Honda supersport series will benefit from the same expertise and tires that Dunlop provides to all riders in CIV, racing on some of Italy’s top circuits. Dunlop will supply one ...
An American icon in the skies: Goodyear Blimp visits American Football pro game in Munich
The Goodyear Blimp is a familiar sight in the skies above both college and professional American Football games in the U.S., but now, for the first time, it will fly over a game in Europe when this icon of international sports events flies by the Allianz Arena for the 2024 European American Football Game this Sunday, November 10.
Five things you should know ahead of the Goodyear Wingfoot Award showdown in Bahrain
This weekend, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season is set to conclude with a battle under the lights at the 8 Hours of Bahrain. While Manthey PureRxcing celebrated LMGT3 title glory in Fuji in September, the Goodyear Wingfoot Award remains to be decided, promising an intense showdown to close out the season.Many of the drivers still in contention for the Goodyear Wingfoot Award reflect on their successful seasons and look ahead to the 8 Hours of Bahrain, as they prepare to...
Goodyear announces results of 2024 Sustainable Reality Survey
Goodyear has completed its fourth annual Sustainable Reality Survey, gathering insights from over 1,700 European transport fleets on their sustainability efforts, challenges, and future strategies. As the transport industry faces increasing pressures to balance performance with environmental goals, the 2024 survey sheds light on the latest trends and concerns among fleet operators.Sustainability remains a priorityThe 2024 survey c...
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