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The days of manually adding air to under-inflated tires could be a distant memory thanks to a new innovation under development in laboratories at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT). (Photo:

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will webcast its presentation at the J.P. Morgan 2011 Auto Conference in Detroit on August 11. (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 October 1,...

William J. Conaty, retired senior vice president of human resources for the General Electric Company, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT)....

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported record sales and higher earnings for the second quarter of 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "I'm very...

On Friday evening, more than 500 soap box derby champions and their guests will get a special treat: a private screening of "25 Hill," hosted by the movie's writer and director Corbin Bernsen....

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report second quarter 2011 financial results before markets open on Thursday, July 28, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m....

David Plate, CEO of the Northern Ohio Red Cross Blood Services, recently presented Chief Health Officer Brent Pawlecki and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) with the 2010 Top Corporate...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has ceased production at its tire manufacturing facility in Union City, Tenn. On February 10, Goodyear had announced its...

As America's Independence Day weekend approaches, a recent AAA survey reveals high gas prices will impact travel plans for 44 percent of intended travelers, leaving 70 percent looking for other...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced the details of its promotion of Disney and Pixar's high-octane animated comedy adventure "Cars 2," which opens in theaters nationwide...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today said it will webcast its presentation at the Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference in Chicago on June...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has agreed to sell its global wire business to Hyosung Corporation, pending government and regulatory approvals and other customary closing...

They're all too often neglected, abused and ignored. But this week, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is urging everyone to show a more caring attitude … toward their tires. (Logo:...

Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today declared a quarterly dividend of 74.25 cents per share of mandatory convertible preferred stock. The dividend is payable July 1,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has completed its previously announced redemption of $350 million in senior notes due 2016. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO )...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NYSE: GT) three North American blimps are assisting the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA with a request for donations to aid those devastated by recent...

As fuel prices rise, one of the most successful and recognized product lines in the automotive passenger tire segment – the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max – is a choice for those looking to...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that Gregory A. Fritz has joined the company as vice president, investor relations. He will report to Darren R. Wells, executive vice...

Goodyear (NYSE: GT) and blimps. Two things that go together like America and apple pie. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) And that long-standing tradition continues thanks...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported higher tire unit volumes, record sales and higher earnings for the first quarter of 2011. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has called $350 million of its outstanding 10.500% senior notes due 2016 for redemption on May 27, 2011. Goodyear intends to use net proceeds from its...

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 )...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has amended and restated its European revolving credit facility and closed an offering of euro 250 million aggregate principal...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report first quarter 2011 financial results before markets open on Friday, April 29, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m....

With help from friends and supporters, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company officially broke ground on its new global headquarters complex here today. (Logo:...

Company joins with federal, state and local officials to break ground on new Akron headquarters complex The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony with...

In his address at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NYSE: GT) Annual Shareholder Meeting today, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer said he is confident in Goodyear's...

Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today re-elected 12 members of the company's Board of Directors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Re-elected...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Latin American farm tire business to Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary...

AKRON, Ohio, April 1, 2011 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard J. Kramer, was the keynote speaker on Thursday at the Shingo Prize 2011...

The 28th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero is an Olympia, Wash. truck driver who helped save the lives of two people in a car that had come to a stop on railroad tracks, including pulling...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced the closing of its public offering of mandatory convertible preferred stock. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's (NYSE: GT) manufacturing plant in Americana, Brazil, has won The Shingo Prize, one of the world's most prestigious honors for manufacturers and called "the...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that its public offering of 8.7 million shares of its mandatory convertible preferred stock was priced at $50 per share. In addition,...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has commenced a public offering of $435 million of mandatory convertible preferred stock, subject to market and other...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) at an investor conference here today will discuss its strategies to capitalize on industry and economic trends to achieve record levels of...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that it will host a live web cast of its March 22 investor meeting in New York. The web cast is scheduled to begin at approximately...

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2011 — When it comes to a definition of success in the world of over-the-road support for truck operators, the statistics don’t lie. “In 2010, the Goodyear fleetHQ...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced the election of Werner Geissler to the company's Board of Directors. Geissler, who is vice chairman of global operations for The...

As finalists for the 28th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, a Texas truck driver administered life-saving CPR to a victim of a high-speed crash; a Washington truck driver pulled an...

Goodyear's very popular Tire Care & Maintenance Manual has been updated with the latest information to help aircraft owners and other individuals responsible for tire maintenance to get the...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2010 results with quarterly segment operating income of $224 million driving full-year segment operating...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report fourth quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Thursday, February 10, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10:30...

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...

One of the most successful and recognized product lines in the automotive passenger tire segment – the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max – has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, after evaluation by...

Taking time to stretch and add a dose of talcum powder may sound like a gymnast getting ready for the high bar, but those practices also apply to mounting aircraft tires. (Logo:...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced that it has entered into agreements with Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., to sell its European and...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today announced several changes in Finance leadership. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Richard J. Noechel, vice president...

Knowing your limits is sage advice that applies to everything in life from financial risk to piloting an airplane or even that return trip to the buffet. But when it comes to aircraft tire wear,...

SUFFIELD, Ohio, November 29, 2010 - The Goodyear blimp and the United States Marine Corps Reserve will conduct a joint maneuver to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation at the blimp base in...

As motorists are likely faced with some challenging weather and driving conditions in the next few months, the reality is that many of them will take those trips on only two good tires. (Logo:...

For many people, the coming winter season means a welcome opportunity to ski, skate, sled and slide. However, Goodyear (NYSE: GT) officials recommend those types of activities should be confined...

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 18 – One thing that everyone agrees upon when discussing weather is that it seems to be constantly changing. For motorists, that can create headaches, due to road surface...

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 18 ─ While not many drivers want to think about freezing temperatures and snow-covered roads, they are reminded that the comfort level of their winter driving may be dependent...

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 18 — The heat of summer has faded, replaced by cool nights and mornings. Eventually, many areas of the country will be faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT), the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three major national series, today announced that The Goodyear 'Support Our Troops' initiative raised...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will be honored with the R&D 100 Award for an airless tire capable of transporting large,...

While drivers across Europe believe tires are very important to road safety, many of them do not know the importance of selecting the right tires or of performing basic tire maintenance, according...

When it comes to aircraft tire maintenance, few people in the industry have visited more hangars and seen all manner of service work and maintenance procedures than Goodyear Aviation's Rob Robson....

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) today reported third quarter 2010 sales and tire unit volumes that were the highest achieved since the third quarter of 2008. (Logo:...

Do you know a truck driver who has performed an heroic deed? Don't miss the deadline to recognize drivers who put themselves in harm's way to save someone else. Nominations for Goodyear's 28th...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) will report third quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Thursday, October 28, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m....

ATLANTA, October 19, 2010 – Goodyear is getting the word out to Cessna Citation CJ3 and Falcon 20/50/200 operators that they have options – at least when it comes to the brand of their tires....

ATLANTA, October 19, 2010 – Goodyear Aviation announced today at the NBAA2010 show in Atlanta that its radial aircraft tire expansion project will be completed by the first quarter of 2011 –...

Ford Motor Company is turning to Goodyear's popular Fortera HL tire as a key original equipment fitment for the 2011 Ford Explorer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO )...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) has been named one of the top 50 U.S. companies for social responsibility by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship and the Reputation...

Peter S. Hellman, retired president of Nordson Corporation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT). (Logo:...

According to a new national survey from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and America's Byways®, 70 percent of Americans are planning on taking at least one road trip this autumn, and a...

AKRON, Ohio, September 15, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of Jaime Cohen Szulc as President of its Latin American region. Szulc will report directly to...

AKRON, Ohio, August 30, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has called all of its outstanding senior notes due in 2011 and 2015 for redemption on September 29, 2010. Goodyear intends to...

AKRON, Ohio, August 20, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of an additional $100 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.25% senior...

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Aviation business has been named one of Gulfstream’s 2009 Suppliers of the Year. Gulfstream is a manufacturer of...

AKRON, Ohio, August 17, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been awarded a five-year contract to supply tires and tire-related services to Los Angeles County Metropolitan...

AKRON, Ohio, August 11, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has priced its offering of $900 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% senior notes due August 15,...

AKRON, Ohio August 3, 2010 – The Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer has been elected chairman...

AKRON, Ohio, July 29, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported improved tire unit volumes, higher sales and a net profit in the second quarter of 2010. "We are very pleased with...

AKRON, Ohio, July 19, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Thursday, July 29, to be followed by an investor...

AKRON, Ohio, August 10, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has commenced a public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior notes,...

AKRON, Ohio, July 1, 2010 – For the first time in its history, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR’s three major national series, has announced it will...

AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Damon Audia, Scott Honnold and Jenny Wang have been named to new leadership positions. Audia, senior vice...

SUFFIELD, Ohio, June 7, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is making another significant gift to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Wednesday with the donation of a...

AKRON, Ohio, June 4, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will enlist its famous airship fleet to remind motorists that June 6-12 is National Tire Safety Week. The three Goodyear blimps –...

AKRON, Ohio, April 28, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported improved tire unit volumes, sales and segment operating income, as well as a significantly smaller net loss in the...

AKRON, Ohio, April 23, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been recognized as one of America’s most reputable companies by Forbes magazine. Goodyear ranked 40th on the magazine’s...

AKRON, Ohio, April 16, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report first quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Wednesday, April 28, to be followed by an investor...

AKRON, Ohio, April 15, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the broadening of its line of EPA SmartWay Verified Technology tires with the new G662 RSA Fuel Max. The tire is...

AKRON, Ohio, April 13, 2010 – Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today re-elected 12 members of the company’s Board of Directors. Re-elected were: • James C. Boland, former...

AKRON, Ohio, April 13, 2010 –Richard J. Kramer took the wheel of North America’s leading tire maker today as he became president and chief executive officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

AKRON, Ohio, April 13, 2010 – In his address at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s 2010 Annual Shareholder Meeting today, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer said he is...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 25, 2010 – The 27th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero is an Oregon truck driver who helped save the lives of three people involved in a fiery traffic accident,...

AKRON, Ohio, March 4, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the results of its offer to exchange any and all of its $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.857% notes...

AKRON, Ohio, March 4, 2010 – As finalists for the 27th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, a Pennsylvania truck driver used his rig as a “roadblock” to stop an out-of-control...

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 3, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s innovative technology and industry-leading new product engine are on full display at the 80th Geneva Motor Show, which...

SUFFIELD, Ohio, March 1, 2010 – The Goodyear blimps are pitching in to help the U.S. Census Bureau get the word out that census forms are set to show up in mailboxes March 15-17. To assist that...

AKRON, Ohio, February 24, 2010 – The Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Richard J. Kramer was elected chief executive officer and president effective...

AKRON, Ohio, February 18, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported improved fourth quarter tire unit volumes, sales and earnings in 2009. “Our fourth quarter results were...

AKRON, Ohio, February 15, 2010 – Viewers of the winter Olympic Games from Vancouver, British Columbia, will see some spectacular aerial views of the event brought to them by Goodyear, but may...

AKRON, Ohio, February 8, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been selected as the exclusive developer of fuel-efficient military tires for the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle...

AKRON, Ohio, February 4, 2010 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is announcing its newest ultra-high performance tire, the Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2, and its arrival is boosted by the achievement...