AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is proud to supply original equipment tires to the vehicles named as 2011 North American "Car of the Year" and "Truck of the Year."

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The NAIAS Car (2011 Chevrolet Volt) and Truck (2011 Ford Explorer) of the Year awards are selected annually by 50 North American automotive journalists. The honors are announced during Press Days for the NAIAS in Detroit.

Goodyear was chosen as the exclusive tire supplier for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, providing its fuel-efficient Assurance Fuel Max tire. This tire, in size P215/55R17 on the Volt, features a fuel-saving tread compound that helps reduce energy loss as the tire rolls.

The standard tire fitment for the Explorer SE model is the Goodyear Fortera HL tire in a P245/65R17 size. With an optimized tread pattern that features deep blades and grooves, the award-winning tire provides confident handling and all-season traction.

"Supplying the tires for some of the most highly respected vehicles on the road is a job Goodyear is proud to claim," said Johann Finkelmeier, Goodyear's vice president, original equipment. "These vehicles are winners, and we want the tires to play an important role in that appeal."

Goodyear tires are original equipment on many vehicles from Acura, Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Nissan and Toyota.  Traditionally, more new vehicles in North America are equipped with Goodyear tires than any other brand.

For more information about Goodyear's broad selection of tires for cars, light trucks, SUVs, and more, visit www.goodyeartires.com.

SOURCE Goodyear