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Akron, Ohio, August 14, 2012 - - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the World Racing Group announced today that Goodyear will not continue as the official tire supplier of the World of Outlaws...

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 13, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the introduction of a specific Spanish language web site, converting elements of its North American site to provide...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today said it will webcast its presentation at the J.P. Morgan 2012 Auto Conference in New York on August 13. (Logo:...

Roderick A. Palmore, executive vice president, general counsel, chief compliance and risk management officer, and secretary for General Mills, Inc., has been elected to the Board of Directors of...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported higher net income for the second quarter of 2012 than a year ago. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) "Three of...

James Rebholz, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) National Chairman joined Steve McClellan, President of Goodyear's North American tire unit, today at an event in Akron, Ohio,...

A combination of a high-performance automobile, a professional stunt driver, lots of video cameras and Goodyear's new Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season tire is attracting the attention of thousands...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced a development that could help consumers and the environment by reducing the amount of petroleum-based oil used in tires, while at the...

NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Goodyear (NYSE: GT) to provide aerial images of its coverage of the London Olympics. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report second quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, July 31, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. (Logo:...

ISTANBUL, Turkey, July 12, 2012 – The Goodyear Lastikleri Board announces the appointment of Mr. Emin Ozkan as Managing Director Goodyear Lastikleri TAS, Turkey, effective July 30, 2012,...

WHAT: Third Annual Corporate Challenge Derby WHO: Seven local companies: Allstate Insurance, Arcadis, Bober Markey Fedorovich & Company, Bridgestone Americas, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,...

AKRON, Ohio, July 10, 2012 – Attendees of this month’s 2012 EAA AirVenture show will have an opportunity to enter a contest to win a ride on the Goodyear Blimp during the event. EAA...

Pension stabilization legislation approved by the United States Congress and signed today by President Barack Obama will help offset historically low interest rates and enable companies to invest...

AKRON, Ohio, July 5, 2012 – As a further reflection of its decades of military support, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR’s three major national series and...

Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe announce the appointment of George Rietbergen as Vice President Commercial Product Business...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today demonstrated its commitment to its global Off-The-Road (OTR) tire business by announcing a major expansion in Japan. (Logo:...

Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today declared a quarterly dividend of 73.44 cents per share of mandatory convertible preferred stock. The dividend is payable July 1,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has again been recognized as one of America's most reputable companies by Forbes magazine. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO )...

Brussels, Belgium, 1 June 2012 - Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe announces the appointment of Michel Rzonzef as Vice President Consumer Product Business Unit Europe, Middle East and Africa effective...

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...

AKRON, Ohio, May 23, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to expand its line-up of original equipment aircraft fitments. The tire manufacturer has announced that it will supply...

FORT SMITH, Ark., May 15, 2012 – Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC has added two Wingfoot Truck Care Centers to its on-highway service network. The new Wingfoot Truck Care Centers are located...

Laura K. Thompson, vice president, finance for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NYSE: GT) North American Tire business, has been named to Treasury & Risk magazine's 2012 list of "30...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will receive a 2012 Manny Award in the "Green Initiative" category from Inside Business, a bimonthly business publication in Northeast Ohio. The award...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is the largest business in Northeast Ohio according to the 2012 "Fortune 500" list, which was released today. (Logo:...

AKRON, Ohio, May 3, 2012 – A long line of industry-leading Goodyear Eagle ultra-high performance tires is growing even longer with the introduction of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported record sales for the first quarter of 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "I'm pleased with our results as...

AKRON, Ohio -- More than 900 students, parents and teachers from across northeastern Ohio will visit Firestone High School on April 28, for the 12th annual Goodyear Engineering Career Day....

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has completed a refinancing of its principal U.S. credit facilities. Significant changes to the amended and restated...

AKRON, Ohio, April 17, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to expand its range of original equipment fitments within the aviation industry. Brazil-based Embraer Defense and...

In his address at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NYSE: GT) Annual Shareholder Meeting today, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer outlined the company's Strategy Roadmap,...

Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today re-elected 10 members of the company's Board of Directors. Re-elected were: William J. Conaty, president, Conaty Consulting LLC...

Ford selects Goodyear tires for Police Interceptor models Fitments include V6 sedan and all-wheel drive SUV More new vehicles are equipped with Goodyear tires than any other brand. In another...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report first quarter 2012 financial results on Friday, April 27, to be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Logo:...

AKRON, Ohio, April 12, 2012 – While this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., drew a record number of attendees, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company set its own record of sorts...

When the 2013 Nissan GT-R rolls into dealer showrooms this spring, it will arrive with more horsepower, a retuned suspension system and ultra-high performance Dunlop tires. According to Nissan,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has named its 29th North America Highway Hero: a Tennessee-based truck driver who rescued a woman from a gun-wielding attacker. (Logo:...

FORT SMITH, Ark., March 15, 2012 – Wingfoot Commercial Systems LLC, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has expanded its on-highway service network footprint with the recent...

General Motors has selected Goodyear's ultra-high performance tire, Eagle F1 Supercar G:2, as the exclusive original equipment fitment for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, recognized as one of the...

On Saturday, April 28, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will host the 12th annual Engineering Career Day, an event designed to help students from across Northeast Ohio get excited...

Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today declared a quarterly dividend of 73.44 cents per share of mandatory convertible preferred stock. The dividend is payable April 1,...

Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2012 – Goodyear and DuPont Industrial Biosciences are working together to develop BioIsoprene™, a revolutionary bio-based alternative for petroleum-derived...

Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2012 – Goodyear Dunlop will show the future of tire technologies at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show: including tires becoming more and more...

Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2012 – The Goodyear ‘Spring Tire’, which was co-developed by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), represents a future tire concept that...

Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2012 – The days of checking tire pressure could be a thing of the past thanks to an innovation from Goodyear, which will be publicly demonstrated for the first time...

Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2012 – Goodyear will be unveiling an innovative electric vehicle concept tire at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. The tire is part of an ongoing...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NYSE: GT) innovative technology and industry-leading new product engine are on full display at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, which opens to the...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today called for redemption on March 29, 2012 all of its outstanding $650 million 10.5% senior unsecured notes due 2016. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has priced its offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior notes. The notes are senior unsecured...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has commenced a public offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior notes, subject to market and...

As February Daytona Speedweeks marks the "official" beginning of the 2012 NASCAR season, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) also celebrates being chosen as the exclusive tire supplier...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT), the exclusive tire supplier for NASCAR's three major national series, is creating one of the most unique interactive experiences at this year's...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT), whose world famous airships have become synonymous with big sporting events, is once again joining with ESPN SportsNation to provide fans with the...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has named the finalists for its 29th North America Highway Hero Award. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Finalists include a...

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proud to announce the Goodyear Advantage Tour, which will visit select U.S. air shows throughout 2012. Goodyear will sponsor...

A Goodyear (NYSE: GT) innovation designed to extend the life of truck tire retread cushion without sacrificing quality and performance has been named "Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year" by...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported higher sales and earnings for both the fourth quarter of 2011 and the full year compared to the prior year. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has announced the introduction of a specific mobile site, allowing on-the-go tire shoppers increased accessibility to the information they need via...

Recognizing that North American motorists are very concerned with driving on rain-slicked roads, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has announced the Assurance cs TripleTred All-Season,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report fourth quarter 2011 financial results before markets open on Tuesday, February 14, to be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30...

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its portfolio of Dunlop brand truck tires with the new Dunlop SP348, an all-position steer tire for regional fleet,...

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2012 – Tires mounted on spread axle trailers often see challenging conditions. That’s why The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has developed a new tire for spread axle trailer...

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched a next-generation version of its powerful TVTrack program that will help fleets monitor and manage their truck tires more...

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2012 – When severe weather strikes, people need utility vehicles to restore essential services like water and electricity. In these times of crisis, service matters. To...

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2012 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced a new truck tire for oil field, mining, logging and construction applications: the Goodyear G741 MSD. “These are...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has named Christopher Curran vice president of public relations and communications for its North American Tire business. (Logo:...

The January/February 2012 issue of Consumers Digest showcases the best tire values on the market, as rated by the magazine's editors, and products from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE:...

This week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit offers numerous examples of experts choosing Goodyear (NYSE: GT) tires because of their superior handling and even good looks. While...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today said it will webcast its presentation at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit, Michigan, on January 10. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced several key leadership succession moves designed to continue the positive momentum in the company's North American Tire business. John...

When it comes to the top super cars in North America, many are equipped with the traction and steering response of ultra-high performance Goodyear Eagle tires. This includes the 2012 Dodge Charger...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) and the United States Marine Corps Reserve successfully conducted their second annual joint maneuver to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation at the...

Since October 2011, when severe flooding in Thailand began to affect its operations, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has been in regular communication with its commercial airline...

Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) has been selected by Car & Driver magazine as one of "ten most promising future technologies" in its 2012 10Best edition. AMT will enable tires to...

Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today declared a quarterly dividend of 73.44 cents per share of mandatory convertible preferred stock. The dividend is payable January 1,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's three blimps in the United States and the United States Marine Corps Reserve will conduct joint maneuvers to benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation at the...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that it has been selected by Con-way Truckload, the North American full-truckload transportation subsidiary of Con-way Inc., as its...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today held a topping ceremony for its new corporate and North American headquarters in Akron, Ohio, seven months to the day after its groundbreaking....

Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC has opened two new Wingfoot Truck Care Center locations. The new centers are located in Joplin, Mo., and Greenwood, La. With these openings, there are now 40...

Two weeks ago, sports fans tallied more than 200,000 votes to establish which college football game was most "Blimpworthy" in a specified weekend. Today and tomorrow, the opportunity comes again,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is making another significant gift to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Tuesday - the second in two years - with the donation of the...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that Daniel L. Smytka has been named president of the company's Asia Pacific business. Smytka, a seasoned business professional with a...

Millions of North American drivers will soon be faced with cold temperatures that lead to the snowy and icy road conditions associated with winter weather. These seasonal changes can not only be...

With the seasonal shift from fall to winter upon us, now marks the time for drivers to actively prepare their vehicles for the colder months ahead. Winter temperatures often bring ever-changing...

For years, sports fans have acknowledged the significance of a big sporting event by the presence of the Goodyear Blimp flying overhead and providing aerial television coverage. Now, fans have...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported that its third quarter 2011 sales and earnings were the best in its history. Quarterly net sales exceeded $6 billion for the first time...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report third quarter 2011 financial results before markets open on Friday, October 28, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. (Logo:

Do you know a truck driver who has performed a heroic deed? Don't miss the deadline to recognize drivers who put themselves in harm's way to save someone else. Nominations for The Goodyear Tire &...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) and NASCAR today jointly announced they have signed an extended agreement for Goodyear to continue as the exclusive tire used in NASCAR's top three...

This week at its Danville, Va., commercial tire manufacturing plant, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) staged a live simulation of its fleetHQ and business solutions programs. In...

As the first production models of the new 2012 Fisker Karma EVer (electric vehicle, extended range) hybrid are delivered to their new owners, they'll be rolling exclusively on Goodyear's Eagle F1...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will webcast its presentation at the 2011 Citi Global Industrials Conference in Boston on September 21. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series and NHRA Racing's Top Fuel and Funny Car series, is honoring and supporting U.S. Armed Forces by...

AKRON, Ohio, September 16, 2011 – Engineering students from eight colleges from across the nation, including The University of Akron, will compete in a battle of speed, endurance and design in...

Engineering students from eight top universities across the country are headed to Akron to compete at the 2011 Goodyear Formula SAE Shootout competition on Saturday, September 17. (Logo:...

Scion has selected Goodyear's popular fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as the exclusive original equipment fitment for its new "micro-subcompact" car, the 2012 Scion iQ. The Scion iQ is...

The all-new Lexus GS 350 luxury sedan will appear with Dunlop tires when the 2013 model hits showrooms early next year. The GS 350 will feature the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 tires in several sizes,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that Stephen R. McClellan has been named president of the company's North American Tire business unit. McClellan will succeed Curt...

AKRON, Ohio, August 17, 2011 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was recently recognized by former U.S. Navy secretary and U.S. Senator John Warner (R-Va.) and Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn...