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<p>Steve McClellan, president of Goodyear North American Tire, revealed the company's plans for 2012.</p>
February 20, 2012

Who's who: Goodyear's dealer meeting in photos

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is one of the oldest, and largest, tire manufacturers in North America. As you might expect, its annual dealer meeting is well attended.

Tags: Dealer meeting, NASCAR, Sears

<p>"The economy will come back," said Kramer. "It will get better."</p>
January 31, 2012

7 megatrends from Goodyear's Rich Kramer

Rich Kramer left attendees at the 2012 Goodyear Dealer Conference something to think about. Seven things, to be exact.

Tags: Dealer meeting, Green, Rich Kramer, Tire labeling

<p>The next size in the G741 MSD line is expected to be 11R22.5. After that? Maybe 225/70R19.5, says Berryman.</p>
January 30, 2012

Two Goodyears, a Dunlop and retread innovation

Spread axle trailers, mixed service trucks and school buses received plenty of love at the 2012 Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 30. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced three new truck tires – and an innovative precure tread.

Tags: Andrea Berryman, Dealer meeting, Donn Kramer, Dunlop SP, Jay Hofner, Retreading, Truck tires

<p>The Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tire utilizes TredLock Technology to enhance wet traction through the use of microgrooves.</p>
January 30, 2012

Goodyear adds member to Eagle F1 family

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has a new addition to the fastest growing market segment: the performance category.

Tags: Dealer meeting, Goodyear Eagle, Todd Pickens, UHP tires

<p>Continental continues to expand its tread pressing facility in Mexico.</p>
January 6, 2012

Continental triples flat tread production in Mexico

Continental Tire the Americas LLC has made a significant investment in its tread rubber plant in central Mexico.

Tags: Clif Armstrong, ContiLifeCycle, Dealer meeting, John Barnes, Mexico, Paul Williams, Retreading

January 5, 2012

Aftersoft takes software to Goodyear dealers

Aftersoft Network N.A. will continue to take its updated VAST Enterprise business management software on the road.

Tags: 2011 SEMA Show, Aftersoft VAST Enterprise, App, Dealer meeting, John Fischer, Software

<p>Kumho Tires Global CEO J.H. Kim (left), with President and CEO of  Kumho  Tire U.S.A. Inc. J.B. Kim, says the uncertain economy forced the  company  to postpone a planned U.S. tire plant in Georgia.</p>
December 15, 2011

Kumho CEOs see better fill rates in 2012

Despite an uncertain economy, Kumho Tire CEOs were optimistic about business next year at the 2012 Kumho Tires Dealer Meeting in Costa Rica, Central America, Dec. 8-12, 2011.

Tags: Dealer meeting, J.B. Kim, J.H. Kim, Kumho Asiana Group

<p>Rick Brennan, Kumho's VP of marketing, told dealers that consumers are buying cars, but they're "really looking for value."</p>
December 14, 2011

Good news for dealers, says Kumho's Brennan

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. got a jump start on the new year by holding its 2012 Kumho Tires Dealer Meeting in Costa Rica, South America, Dec. 8-12, 2011.

Tags: Dealer meeting, J.B. Kim, Rick Brennan, Size proliferation

The new Assurance TripleTred All-Season tire features an ice zone surrounded by two water zones surrounded by two dry zones.
January 31, 2011

Good things come in threes for Goodyear

On the retail side, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. proved a triple-threat at its 2011 Dealer Conference in Grapevine, Texas.

Tags: Assurance TripleTred, Dealer meeting, Kelly Safari, UHP tires, Winter tires

Giovanni Herrera, owner of Hylsa, a tire dealership in Santo Domingo, D.R., checks out signage for the new program.
January 27, 2011

A sneak peek at Goodyear's Tire & Service Network

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. wanted to make sure dealers attending its 2011 Dealer Conference had plenty of opportunity to learn about its new Tire & Service Network dealer program. So conference organizers set up six sessions over two days.

Tags: Automotive service, Dealer meeting, POS, Tire & Service Network, Trade show

January 27, 2011

2010 was a rebound year for Hankook tire shipments

According to Todd Hershberger, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Hankook Tire America Corp., 2010 was a rebound year for tire industry shipments.

Tags: Dealer meeting, Hankook Tire, Todd Hershberger

January 27, 2011

Hankook pledges increased product capacity

Soo Il Lee, president of Hankook Tire America Corp., addressed Hankook tire dealers at the company’s Partner’s Day 2011 event at the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.

Tags: Dealer meeting, Hankook

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