The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Lawsuit filed against Goodyear over alleged unpaid 'banked' overtime at Texarkana tire plant
A shift scheduler at Goodyear's Texarkana tire plant filed a proposed collective action in the Texarkana Division of the Western District of Arkansas under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act, alleging the company pays salaried employees for only four of the eight overtime hours produced by their 12-hour rotating schedules, tells them to enter four hours of overtime per pay period, and uses a 'bank' system requiring employees to pay back hours when the plant shuts down. The plaintiff seeks unpaid overtime for the past three years, liquidated damages, attorney fees, and a court-approved notice to other salaried employees. Goodyear had not filed a response as of the reporting date.
2022
Goodyear unveils prototype tire made with 70% sustainable materials
Goodyear unveiled a demo tire made with 70 percent sustainable materials; the company had not said whether it would be released to the public.
2021
Goodyear extends college football aerial coverage agreement
Goodyear extended its agreement with Disney Advertising Sales on behalf of ESPN to provide preferred aerial coverage for college football and exclusive aerial coverage for the College Football Playoff Semifinals and National Championship on ESPN.
2021
Goodyear renews Cotton Bowl Classic title sponsorship
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a multiyear agreement renewing its title sponsorship of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
2021
Goodyear launches ElectricDrive GT tire in North America
Goodyear announced the launch of ElectricDrive GT, its first North American replacement tire tuned for electric vehicles. The initial release was available in size 255/45R19 104W XL through goodyear.com.
2021
Monolith and Goodyear sign collaboration agreement
Monolith announced that it signed a collaboration agreement and letter of intent with Goodyear to collaborate on the development and potential use of clean carbon black produced at Monolith's expanding Olive Creek facility.
2021
Goodyear launches Assurance MaxGuard SUV tire
Goodyear Philippines announced the official launch of the Assurance MaxGuard SUV, a new tire in its Assurance Family customized for the Asia Pacific market.
2021
Goodyear partners to donate soybean-based tires in South Dakota
The South Dakota Soybean Checkoff partnered with Goodyear to donate sets of soybean-based tires to 50 sheriff's departments across South Dakota, with additional tires going to the Highway Patrol, City of Sioux Falls and state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
2021
Goodyear unveils SealTech self-sealing technology
Goodyear unveiled its SealTech self-sealing technology in Dunhuang. The technology can automatically seal a tire-tread puncture up to 5 millimeters in diameter, including after the puncturing object has been removed.
2021
Goodyear completes acquisition of Cooper Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, finalizing the merger agreement announced on February 22, 2021.
2021
Goodyear and Tuhu announce strategic partnership
Goodyear and Tuhu announced a strategic partnership to cooperate on products and digitalization and jointly provide vehicle-care and travel-related services in China.
2021
Goodyear and Tuhu launch Self-Driving Travel Selection Plan
Goodyear and Tuhu jointly launched the “自驾甄选计划” (Self-Driving Travel Selection Plan), inviting travel-industry experts and KOLs to help select 100 domestic self-driving routes.
2021
Goodyear agrees to acquire Cooper Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company agreed to purchase Cooper Tire and Rubber Company in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. The transaction was expected to close in the second half of 2021.
2021
Sandia National Labs and Goodyear collaborate on virtual tire testing
Sandia National Labs and Goodyear teamed up to test tires virtually before they are built, simulating how tires respond to road conditions.
2020
Goodyear and B.R.M Chronographes announce a watch collection
Goodyear and B.R.M Chronographes announced a collection of two watch designs and a desk clock, planned for launch in September 2020. The watches will feature the Goodyear logo.
2020
Goodyear appoints Sandeep Mahajan as India managing director
Goodyear appointed Sandeep Mahajan as managing director of its India operations. The company said the appointment was for five years or until his superannuation or retirement.
2020
Goodyear prices $600 million senior notes offering
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it had priced an offering of $600 million in five-year senior notes. It expected the offering to close on May 18, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
2020
Goodyear unveils ReCharge concept tire
Goodyear unveiled its ReCharge concept tire, described as an airless design with an adaptable tread.
2020
Goodyear announces “Breakout” campaign
Goodyear announced a new brand campaign, including a television advertisement titled “Breakout” scheduled to debut during the FOX broadcast of the DAYTONA 500 on February 16, 2020.
2020
Goodyear launches AndGo fleet service platform
Goodyear launched its AndGo fleet service platform at CES 2020. The platform combines predictive software and a service network to provide services for passenger vehicle fleets; the article says it was serving some U.S. markets.