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Goodyear Tire & Rubber reports recurring developments tied to its global tire manufacturing and sales business. The company makes and sells Goodyear-brand tires and related products and services for consumer, commercial, aviation, motorcycle, mining, farm and industrial uses across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Company news commonly covers quarterly results, tire unit volume, original-equipment and replacement demand, regional pricing and mix, raw-material and industry conditions, and benefits from Goodyear Forward cost actions. Other updates include portfolio changes following completed divestitures, brand and product campaigns such as the Eagle performance tire family, consumer-facing initiatives tied to Goodyear's heritage, and management appointments within regional and corporate functions.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has announced the installation of a DiM250 DYNAMIC Driving Simulator at its Innovation Center in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg. This new simulator complements a similar unit in Akron, Ohio, and enhances Goodyear's tire development capabilities. The simulators support the early development and validation of tire models, aligning with automotive manufacturers' timelines. Senior VP Chris Helsel highlighted the technological advantage this brings to product development. The innovation centers aim to set industry standards for performance and technology.
Goodyear will sponsor the 85th annual Cotton Bowl Classic and donate $20,000 to Scottish Rite for Children and Children's Health hospitals. In lieu of traditional hospital visits during COVID-19, a virtual tribute will honor pediatric patients and healthcare workers, featuring past visit photos. Custom helmets honoring the hospitals will be signed by participating teams' coaches and captains, delivered postgame. This continues Goodyear's longstanding support, having been the title sponsor since 2014.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has partnered with SafeAI to integrate tire intelligence into autonomous heavy equipment. This collaboration aims to enhance tire health monitoring, reduce downtime, and improve construction site safety and efficiency. At a site in Cupertino, California, Goodyear will equip a Caterpillar 725 with sensors to monitor tire pressure and temperature, addressing inefficiencies that can lead to costly downtime. The partnership underscores Goodyear's commitment to innovation in tire technology for autonomous vehicles.
A collaboration between Goodyear and Case Western Reserve University is launching the Goodyear Innovation Challenge, inviting students to submit proposals for future mobility solutions until February 1, 2021. This marks the fifth year of the competition, which will be held virtually due to the pandemic. Five teams will be selected to pitch their ideas to Goodyear leaders on March 3, 2021, with cash prizes of up to $5000 for winners. Additionally, Goodyear will consider participants for summer internships. Goodyear aims to foster innovation and engage with talented students.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched the Wrangler Workhorse Powerline, featuring three new tire models: Wrangler Workhorse HT, Wrangler Workhorse AT, and Wrangler Workhorse RT. These tires emphasize durability, traction, and dependability for consumers and fleets. The HT model offers a 60,000-mile warranty, the AT provides strong all-terrain performance with a 50,000-mile warranty, and the RT delivers off-road capabilities with a 40,000-mile warranty. Expected to launch in Q3 2021, the lineup will include 70 sizes initially, expanding to 92 sizes by 2022.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced the launch of the Fuel Max RSD, a premium super-regional drive tire designed for enhanced fuel efficiency and traction. This tire targets the growing super-regional trucking segment. Additionally, Goodyear introduced three new UniCircle retread products that match the tread designs of the new tires, enhancing durability and performance. These offerings are part of Goodyear's Total Mobility solution and will be available in mid-2021, with the Fuel Max RSD tire initially launching in size 295/75R22.5.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched Fleet Central, an interactive portal designed to enhance tire management and efficiency for fleets. This platform allows for tire purchases, service activation, and real-time monitoring of tire performance. Key features include emergency service requests, tire delivery scheduling, retreading insights, and performance alerts. Goodyear aims to streamline tire management, providing fleets with crucial data and insights to reduce maintenance costs. Fleet Central is now available on GoodyearTruckTires.com with mobile responsiveness.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) is set to launch the Fuel Max LHD 2 tire in early 2021, designed specifically for long-haul fleets seeking enhanced fuel efficiency. This new tire boasts a fuel-focused tread compound for low rolling resistance, meeting Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions standards and SmartWay® verification. With features like TredLock technology for even wear and maximum retreadability, it aims to lower fleets' cost per mile. Available sizes include 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5, distributed through authorized Goodyear dealers across the U.S. and Canada.
Goodyear is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the tenth consecutive year to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 11, donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at Goodyear Auto Service Centers in Florida and Ohio, with additional drive-thru donation events on Dec. 11, 12, and 13. Donors can receive $10 back on tire alignments at Roll by Goodyear locations during the same period. Goodyear has contributed nearly $500,000 and delivered almost 150,000 toys through this initiative over the past decade.
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) has launched its Mobile Install service in the greater Atlanta area, enabling customers to have new tires installed at home without additional costs beyond standard installation. This initiative caters to the rising demand for contactless services amid changing shopping habits due to COVID-19. Goodyear technicians maintain strict social distancing protocols during the installation. The service allows customers to conveniently order tires online and schedule installation at their preferred location, aiming to enhance customer convenience and satisfaction.