Bridgestone Archive
12 Mar 2013
Bridgestone introduces new Blizzak LM-80 EVO tyre
Bridgestone has introduced the Blizzak LM-80 EVO, an upgraded version of its premium SUV winter tyre that won top spot in three leading tyre tests in 2012.
11 Mar 2013
Bridgestone Europe launches new passenger tyres website
Bridgestone Europe has launched its new website for the drivers of cars, SUVs, 4x4s and vans – aimed at giving drivers a fresh, attractive, user-friendly and engaging experience. Currently available in English, additional versions in French, German, Italian and Spanish will follow in April with others to arrive in the coming months.
07 Mar 2013
Bridgestone launches Adrenalin ‘urban sporty’ tyre at Geneva
Bridgestone staged the European launch of the Potenza Adrenalin RE002 premium sport tyre at the Geneva Motor Show this week. True to its name the Adrenalin is urban sporty, offering car enthusiasts a daily driving sensation with sharp steering response and exhilarating sporty handling. José-Enrique Gonzalez, Director Consumer Marketing & Sales Support of Bridgestone Europe
05 Mar 2013
Bridgestone to close plant in Italy
Bridgestone Europe, with headquarters in Zaventem (Brussels, Belgium) announced today its decision to close down its passenger car tyre production facility in Modugno (Bari), Italy. The Bari plant is one of 8 Bridgestone tyre plants in Europe. The other tyre production facilities are located in Spain, France, Poland and Hungary. It is to be stressed
05 Mar 2013
Bridgestone to push the boundaries CV Show
Bridgestone is set to make an impact at the 2013 Commercial Vehicle show, with a host of new products, initiatives and seminars being presented over the three day event. The company will be demonstrating its class-leading Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, its internet-based inspection tool T2i as well as offering industry seminars across a range of
04 Mar 2013
Bridgestone equips sporty new Nissan 370Z Nismo
Nissan’s much awaited European version of the 370Z Nismo sport coupe will be fitted exclusively with Bridgestone tyres when it arrives on the continent’s shores in June 2013.
04 Feb 2013
Bridgestone wins trademark infringement lawsuit
Bridgestone has won a lawsuit against Chinese tyre manufacturer Guangzhou Bolex Tyre Ltd. regarding infringement of trademark rights.
18 Jan 2013
Bridgestone to Establish Technical Center in Thailand
Bridgestone is set o establish a new technical centre in Thailand, with a total investment of the project is approximately ¥3.7 billion. Currently, tyre development, tyre production technology development, and quality management for operations in the Asia Pacific region are handled by the company’s technical center in Japan.
11 Jan 2013
Bridgestone to relocate Shenyang City plant
Bridgestone has acquired a new site to relocate its manufacturing facility Shenyang City in the Liaoning Province of China, which manufactures truck and bus tyres.
09 Jan 2013
Rossi continues as Bridgestone Tyre Development Adviser
Nine times world champion Valentino Rossi has extended his agreement with Bridgestone Europe to act as Motorcycle Tyre Development Adviser. As under the previous agreement, Valentino Rossi and Bridgestone will work together to promote the passion of motorcycling to bikers and enthusiasts throughout Europe, directly supporting the Bridgestone ‘track to street’ concept. Rossi will act
18 Dec 2012
Bridgestone launches Battlax Sport Touring T30 motorcycle tyre
Bridgestone has unveiled its new Battlax Sport Touring T30 Motorcycle tyre, with a European launch scheduled for March 31 next year.