Bridgestone introduces three new fuel-efficient Firestone truck tyres at Mid-America Trucking Show

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions at the Mid-America Trucking Show unveiled three new Firestone-brand commercial truck tyres for regional to long-haul use as part of the company's commitment to supporting drivers and small fleet owners with innovative, fuel-

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Bridgestone Commercial Solutions launches new Firestone all-position Radial for on/off-highway use

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, launched a new Firestone all-position radial tire for on/off-highway use at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The introduction of this new Firestone tyre demonstrates a commitment

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Tyre popping is eye-popping! Goodyear DuraSeal Tyre survives 367 punctures without losing pressure

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 during the three-day event thanks to its DuraSeal Technology.

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‘Mean Green’, Volvo’s hybrid truck, to attempt world speed record

‘Mean Green’, the world’s fastest hybrid truck, will attempt to reach speeds in excess of 260 km/h (165 mph) on April 27, at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA, to try and beat its own world speed records set only last year by ‘Mean Green’s driver, Boije Ovebrink.

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Goodyear names winner of 29th Highway Hero award

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

Chosen from among four finalists, Mike Schiotis of Spring Hill, Tenn., accepted the 2011

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Daimler presents the Detroit component brand; celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Freightliner truck brand at North America’s Largest CV Show

At North America’s biggest commercial vehicle exhibition, the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Daimler Trucks North America is presenting its full range of optimally aligned commercial vehicle powertrain components – individually developed

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