Bridgestone News Updates

Business, Equipment

Bridgestone Launches Steer Tire for Longhaul, Regional Applications

Bridgestone Americas Inc. introduced a new, SmartWay-certified steer tire for longhaul and regional trucks, the tire maker said Feb. 16.

February 17, 2016
Business, Equipment

Bridgestone Issues Voluntary Safety Recall for 36,000 Trailer Tires

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations issued a voluntary safety recall of an estimated 36,000 FS561 tires in size 255/70R22.5 used on severe-service trailers.

February 1, 2016
Business, Equipment

Pep Boys Spurns Bridgestone, Agrees to Be Bought by Carl Icahn

Pep Boys has agreed to be acquired by Carl Icahn for more than $1 billion after Bridgestone Corp. backed down from a bidding war with the billionaire investor.

December 30, 2015