Bridgestone Archive
15 Aug 2018
Bridgestone launches new all-season touring tyre in Ireland
Bridgestone has designed and launched its Weather Control A005, the all-season touring tyre, to meet the needs of consumers who are looking for year-round convenience and safety. “For drivers who want to stay in control, with the same tyres, all year round regardless of sun, rain or occasional snow, we wanted to design an all-season
14 Aug 2018
Bridgestone to premiere new offerings at IAA
At IAA 2018, Bridgestone says it will premiere new cutting-edge offerings complementing its premium range of tyres and mobility solutions. This year’s IAA will see Bridgestone introduce its new generation of Ecopia tyres for truck and bus. Developed and tested in partnership with Bridgestone’s fleet customers across Europe, this new Ecopia range will lower fleets’
30 Jul 2018
Bridgestone supports Honda in World Championship victory
F.C.C. TSR Honda France #5 has ridden to victory in the 2017-2018 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) for motorcycles on tailored Bridgestone Racing Battlax tyres. The FIM EWC is a worldwide championship endurance racing competition for motorcycles that consists of five races. F.C.C. TSR France #5 finished 6th at the Bol d’Or (24-hour), 1st at the
25 Jul 2018
Bridgestone returns as Title Sponsor of the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
Bridgestone Corporation will be the title sponsor of the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s foremost solar technology and advanced engineering challenge, which will be held in Australia from October 13 -20. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge race, which dates back more than 30 years to 1987, covers a 3,000 km route spanning from
04 Jul 2018
Bridgestone Charity Cycle at Mondello
Bridgestone has once again held a charity cycle at Mondello Race track in aid of Barretstown Camp for seriously ill children. This year the event included a BMW M Series experience on Bridgestone Potenza tyres at the track after all the bicycles had been cleared. Many different levels of cyclists participated in the event with
27 Jun 2018
Bridgestone hosts successful Northern Ireland Golf Classic
Bridgestone Ireland held its annual Northern Ireland Golf Classic in the prestigious Malone Golf Club outside Belfast recently. Over 70 fleet customers played golf in the parkland course with representatives from truck and car fleets in attendance. Bridgestone had an impressive vehicle and product display outside the Cubhouse with a BMW i8, and a new
13 Jun 2018
Ferrari chooses Bridgestone for Portofino convertible sports car
Bridgestone has been selected by Ferrari to supply optional Run-Flat tyres for the 600-cv 2+2-seater Ferrari Portofino convertible sports car. Potenza S007 Run-Flat tyres will be supplied to the Ferrari plant in Maranello in size 245/35ZRF20 (91Y) and 285/35ZRF20 (100Y) for clients requesting this fitment. Bridgestone designed its UHP Potenza S007 Run-Flat tyre including innovative
06 Jun 2018
Bridgestone launches its first all-season touring tyre
Bridgestone is launching Weather Control A005, the all-season touring tyre that will help drivers to master their journey, whatever the season. From highway turns to unexpected braking in the city, the premium tyre offers outstanding control across different weather conditions, especially in the rain – which is considered essential by European drivers. Bridgestone has designed
06 Jun 2018
Bridgestone introduces all-season tire to meet market demands
Bridgestone has launched its first all-season touring tire, the Weather Control A005. The new product was developed by experts at the company’s R&D facility in Rome to perform especially well in wet weather. The specifications were outlined based off the back of extensive market research into the needs and expectations of 15,000 end users, who
30 May 2018
Bridgestone’s ologic technology goes into sport mode
Bridgestone is continuing its successful partnership as the sole tyre supplier for the sporty new BMW i3s. After proving its ability to meet the demands of an electric-powered vehicle with the fitting for the BMW i3, Bridgestone and BMW Group continue their partnership. The new tyres respond to some specific changes made to the i3s.
28 May 2018
Bridgestone to exhibit at Tire Cologne
Bridgestone will be at The Tire Cologne international trade fair from May 29 to June 1 this year. Renowned for its high-quality premium tyres, retreads and mobility solutions, Bridgestone will demonstrate how its solutions enable fleets to reduce their overall operating costs and tyre dealers to grow and flourish. A selection of the company’s latest