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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past year, researchers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) have been working on a new Air Maintenance Technology application that can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions while potentially improving performance and eliminating need for external inflation pressure intervention. The commercial application of Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology will make its debut at the 2012 Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung...

BARNSLEY, England, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS) and its North American subsidiary, Aftersoft Network NA, is pleased to announce that Free Service Tire and Bastian Tire & Auto Centers, retreaders based in Tennessee and Pennsylvania respectively, are replacing their existing retread plant software with VAST FA/R Retread. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120913/NY73811 ) Announced earlier this year, VAST FA/R...

Test of 78 models finds several good choices YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to Consumer Reports latest tests of all-season and winter replacement tires, Michelin and Continental lead the way. However, tests revealed that worthy tires were not difficult to find and many provided good overall performance. In total, Consumer Reports tested 78 models of All Season and Winter Tires: 20 T-speed-rated (118 mph) all-season tires, 20...

FINDLAY, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) is saving consumers money this fall, with the popular Take the Money & Ride(®) National Event reward promotion August 24 to November 6, providing consumers the opportunity to take advantage of the best national savings event of the year on select Cooper tires. Consumers are eligible to receive up to a $75 Visa(®) Pre-Paid Card when purchasing a new set of four qualifying Cooper tires...

Symbology, Inc. long time leader in barcode technologies will exhibit at the upcoming ITEC tire trade show. Tire and rubber labels will be their primary focus. Barcode labels for new and retread tires will be exhibited. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 Symbology, Inc. will be a new exhibitor at ITEC 2012 (International Tire Exhibition & Conference) this year. The show takes place at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH; September 18 – 20. Featured in their ITEC exhibit will be...

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BFGoodrich(®) and UNIROYAL(®) tires today announced a voluntary safety recall for approximately 841,000 BFGoodrich(®) Commercial T/A(® ) A/S and UNIROYAL(® )Laredo HD/H tires in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Two sizes of each tire are affected and they are typically found on commercial light trucks and full-sized heavy duty vans. Approximately 799,900 of these tires were sold in the U.S. No deaths or injuries have been reported...

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of National Tire Safety Week (June 3-9), leading tire maker Michelin and The Weather Channel(® )are encouraging motorists to stay safe on the road this travel season by following simple, yet effective tips designed to prepare even the most seasoned driver for a worry-free journey. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120604/NY18071) Through "WeatherReady Car Clinics," a series of educational vignettes featured on TV...

FINDLAY, Ohio, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the Rubber Manufacturers Association's 11th annual National Tire Safety Week, June 3-9, COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY encourages drivers to visit a local Cooper Tire dealer for a complete tire inspection to ensure vehicles are road trip ready. Industry reports indicate that tire maintenance is surprisingly overlooked by everyday drivers, as 85 percent of drivers do not know how to properly check tire pressure and more than...

AKRON, Ohio, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Proper tire inflation is one of the easiest automotive maintenance items. Goodyear's Fuel Max tires can help reduce fuel costs. Vacation travel is increasing and tire care should ramp up. To coincide with the Memorial Day weekend - the traditional kickoff of summer travel - and a tire care observance this month, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is urging everyone to show a little TLC toward their tires. (Logo:...

FINDLAY, Ohio, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer road trips are subject to rainy conditions, COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY encourages drivers to check tires before their trip to stay safe on slippery roads. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that 1.2 million traffic accidents per year occur on wet roads, and Cooper Tire recommends drivers not only ensure their tires are in good condition, but also practice safe driving practices when rain effects...