Fire at Poland plant will cut Goodyear sales by up to $40M

About 7,000 workers at a GM plant in Lansing, Mich., and Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant joined the strike Friday. They build the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. has introduced its Azuga Fleet Management Software to the AWS Marketplace.

The UAW will again expand its strike against the Detroit 3 on Sept. 29 "barring serious progress" at the bargaining table, according to a source familiar with the union's plans.

American Tire Distributors snagged two 'Stevie Awards' honors recently for its efforts in employee relations.

China's Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd. is opening a wholly owned subsidiary in Toronto to handle business in Canada.

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has hired former Carlstar Group executive Lawrence Harmon to be president of global OE business and growth segments.

"Solidarity wasn't just a word to Tom; it was a way of life," USW International Secretary-Treasurer John Shinn said.

Goodyear is planning to retool its Asia-Pacific operations to a third-party distribution and retail sales model, with the goal of improving profitability in Australia and New Zealand.

Continental A.G. has promoted Edwin Goudswaard, a 17-year company veteran, to head of research and development for the tire business.

Goodyear has introduced the Wrangler DuraTrac RT all-season on- and off-road tire for light trucks and SUVs.