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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One of North America's most exciting new super cars, the 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with Optional Performance Package, will have rubber to match - with the selection of Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires as standard fitment. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has announced that its newest ultra-high performance tire was selected by Ford Motor Company for this...

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is announcing its newest ultra-high performance tire, the Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2, and its arrival is boosted by the achievement of an original equipment position on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The new Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 builds upon a three-decade relationship between Goodyear and Corvette. For Corvette owners and other...

FORT MILL, S.C., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- For most people, their car is their lifeblood. And many are keeping their cars longer than ever before. In these tough times, it might be tempting to neglect regular maintenance tasks in the name of saving money, but in the long run that could end up costing even more. And proper maintenance is crucial now, with winter just around the corner. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/continentaltire/39943/ (Photo:...

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 2010 Toyota Prius, with its excellent fuel economy and low emissions, now comes standard with Goodyear's (NYSE: GT) new fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The fitment for the popular Prius will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P195/65R15. The 2010 Toyota Prius is recognized as one of the top fuel-saving automobiles available in North America. The Assurance Fuel...

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists (and some football fans) not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather. Colder weather doesn't just translate into swapping flip-flops for boots; the inevitable sleet and snow also require tougher treads for your vehicle. With the right gear, winter driving doesn't have to be a "white knuckle" experience, say tire experts at...

FORT MILL, S.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental") is supplying a new benchmark for airport ground service industrial tires with the recently released ContiRV20. The ContiRV20 is the first pneumatic industrial tire developed with the durability, speed characteristics and comfort needed for the airport ground service application, said Martin Burdorf, director of industrial tire sales and marketing for Continental - the Americas. The ContiRV20's...

CR names several good tires that scored slightly below that cost significantly less YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports rated four Michelin tires the top spots in all-season (S and T speed ratings) and performance all-season tires (H and V speed ratings), and winter categories in the magazine's November issue. Each of the four Michelin models received an "Excellent" rating. The Michelin tires bested tests of 69 models--the largest group ever tested by...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MDOR), a next generation rubber recycling solutions company releases new information on breakthrough technology. CEO of SRI, Gopi Sekhar, commented, "Magnum/SRI development work has covered a relatively wide area of activity which we have endeavored to narrow down to address short and mid-term operational priorities with specific reference to the Magnum Magog facility output. Assuming a...

AKRON, Ohio, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Ford Motor Company has selected Goodyear's (NYSE: GT) new fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as a key original equipment fitment for the 2010 Ford Fusion S.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO)The standard tire fitment for the popular Fusion model will be Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires in size P205/60R16. The 2010 Fusion S is in production now, with models arriving in Ford dealer locations.The Assurance Fuel...

FINDLAY, Ohio, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY (NYSE: CTB) announced today that to meet consumer demand for greater vehicle fuel efficiency, it has added its first low-rolling resistance tire line - the Cooper GFE (Greater Fuel Efficiency) - to its product portfolio. The Cooper GFE is now available at dealers nationwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) "With the recent volatility in gasoline prices, customers are looking for...