Continental looks to save millions, cut jobs

HANOVER, Germany—Continental is looking to gain traction on snowy, icy roadways with its latest truck tire offering, a high-performing winter tire.

TOKYO—Toyota will deploy its most advanced automated driving system to date in a freshened Lexus LS sedan later this year.

MILAN—Pirelli launched a reorganization plan to broaden its management team in line with the company's succession plan for 2023.

HELSINKI—Restrictions and authorizations have prompted companies to replace harmful chemicals with "safer alternatives and greener technologies," according to two recent papers by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

OSLO, Norway—Tire recycling startup Wastefront has selected the United Kingdom for its first plant, and is assessing sites for the construction of the facility.

LONDON—The European Rubber Journal announced finalists for the inaugural Journey to Automation (J2A) Awards, recognizing leading players in the field of automation and digital transformation in the global tire industry.

VIENNA—Semperit's annual result for 2020 is expected to be significantly higher than the previous year, the Austrian rubber group said on July 3.

BLOOMFIELD, Mich.—The rescheduled annual golf outing for the Detroit Rubber Group is set for later this summer, as the organization tees it up Aug. 25 at Bay Pointe Golf Club.

TOKYO—Bridgestone has unveiled a new global brand tagline, which will support its recently launched strategy to become a solutions and sustainable mobility company.

With four board positions open during the current election, two incumbents and eight others are seeking to help lead the Tire Industry Association.