Weld Wheels Gets New Lease on Life · 10/08/2006
American Racing Equipment announced that it is acquiring “substantially all of the assets” of Weld Wheel Industries, maker of forged racing and aftermarket wheels.
Goodyear Tires Chosen for 2007 Jeep Compass · 10/08/2006
Jeep has chosen Goodyear’s Wrangler SR-A tires for the 2007 Compass, Jeep’s new compact SUV.
Goodyear Tire Strikes · 10/05/2006
Goodyear Tire said today that the United Steelworkers had called a strike at 16 plants in the United States and Canada. The strike is expected to affect 15,000 USW members at Goodyear’s plants. No word yet on how or whether this will affect the flow of Goodyear OEM or replacement tires to American customers.
Goodyear Fuel Efficient Truck Tires · 10/02/2006
Goodyear has introducted a line of fuel-saving truck tires using its Fuel Max technology. Available in steer, drive, and trail models, the tires are projected to save truck drivers up to 4% in fuel costs per year—or as much as $2,100, according to Goodyear.