Posted On: July 20, 2022
Bridgestone and Tier IV will collaborate on research seeking to advance autonomous driving technology and develop advanced tyre technologies at the Bridgestone Innovation Park in Tokyo. ...
Posted On: March 25, 2021
This announcement covers the firm’s tyre plants, R&D Centre, PCT plant, textile plant, and EMIA headquarters. ...
Posted On: August 26, 2020
Bridgestone says their R-Steer tyres have a ribbed tread and a distinct steer pattern designed to reduce road noise and perform optimally on high-torque electric vehicles. ...
Posted On: July 17, 2020
Firestone will release its first ever all-season tyre for light trucks in the European market in October in 19 sizes between 15 and 16 inches and with three high load sizes included. ...
Posted On: December 30, 2019
The company’s airless tyres are being tested for use with everything from bicycles to lunar rovers; they eliminate the need to fill a tyre with air and maintain proper pressure. ...
Posted On: September 16, 2019
The new name is derived from the WEBFLEET platform that was part of TomTom Telematics for 20 years. ...
Posted On: August 21, 2019
The firm will emphasise its transition from solely manufacturing tyres to becoming an all-around mobility solutions company. ...
Posted On: June 18, 2019
The company says its newest tyres, and the manufacturing process used to make them, are the next step on the way to Bridgestone’s goal of fully renewable and sustainable manufacturing by 2050. ...
Posted On: June 11, 2019
The firm tested its newest commercial truck tyres with help from 17 fleets in 13 countries, and says they provide a 15% lower cost per kilometre and 45% longer wear life. ...
Posted On: February 8, 2019
Bridgestone Europe recently announced plans to acquire TomTom’s telematics business for 910 million euros. ...
Posted On: April 27, 2018
An extensive study conducted by Highways England in conjunction with Bridgestone has revealed the extent to which tyre safety plays a significant role in influencing the number of incidents which occur on motorways across the country.Vast amounts of data was collected as part of far-reaching research into the most common causes for tyre failure, as well as how this can lead to collisions, injuries and fatalities.The results of the investigation were made public during the CV Show in Birmingham this week, with close to 75 per cent of all accidents on major highways of the UK traced back to poorly maintained tyres.Lasting over a year and a half, the study involved the collection of tyre debris from various routes, with analysis carried out to determine what had caused the issues in the first place. ...