The sale is still pending regulatory approval and is expected to close by Q1 2025. This is part of Goodyear’s plan to cut costs by streamlining its business operations.

The company appointed Ryan Waldron as the President of the company's Americas business unit replacing Steven R. McClellan who retired on April 1, 2024. Waldron reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart.

The company appointed Joe Burke as the new Vice President of its North American commercial business, succeeding Dave Beasley, who is retiring after a 40-year career with Goodyear. Burke will report directly to the president of Goodyear Americas, Steve McClellan.

Solutrans 2023 was held between 21-25 November at Eurexpo in Lyon, France. Over 1,000 exhibitors and 50,000 guests gathered for the 17th edition of this historic show, centred around the European heavy and light commercial vehicle industry.

The company unveiled a new generation Kmax truck tyre range with new sizes available from Q1 2024. The new Kmax S (steer) and D (drive) Generation Two 17.5 and 19.5 were on display at the show.

Available in 8 different sizes, the tyre is now available for purchase and has been designed to help fleet owners meet regional haul demands in both tandem and spread axle trailer applications.

The RangeMax RSD EV is designed to withstand the added EV load capacities and with energy efficiency and low rolling resistance in mind, the tyre is available in size 295/75R22.5.

The tyre was made from 90% sustainable materials which has completed all regulatory testing, revealing lower rolling resistance when compared to the same tyre made from traditional materials.

Retiring in 2016, Clayton spent 20 years at Boeing, in positions encompassing engineering, plant operations, manufacturing, supply chain management and procurement.

Christina Zamarro has been named the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Goodyear, taking over from Darren R. Wells, who will become Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.

The range is available in 34 sizes and certain sizes incorporate soybean oils that replace a portion of the petroleum-derived materials traditionally used.

Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has, for the first time in its commercial vehicle products, replaced a portion of the petroleum derived materials with sustainable soybean oil compounds.