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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Cameron Steele Wins Pro Buggy Class at Lucas Oil Race

    April 24, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored Cameron Steele won his first Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series event of the year, taking first in the Pro Buggy class at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in Lake Elsinore, California, April 21-22. Steele claimed victory riding on off-the-shelf Geolandar A/T-S+® tires.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Recognized as a Top Green Company in the 2012 OC Metro Magazine Green Team

    April 19, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) was presented with top honors as a company changing the green industry at the annual OC METRO Green Team awards on April 18 in Costa Mesa, California.

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  • Phase III of Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ‘Forever Forest’ Program Branches Out at Salem Facility

    April 12, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) planted 2,500 more tree seedlings at its manufacturing plant in Salem on Wednesday, April 11, bringing the facility’s total to 6,800 seedlings in Yokohama’s ongoing global “Forever Forest” program, which aims to plant more than 500,000 trees worldwide by 2017.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Debuts New Web Site for Mexico

    March 29, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched a new Spanish-language web site that contains information on Yokohama products for consumers in Mexico, as well as for commercial truck operators and fleets.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Road Team Descends on Las Vegas for The Mint 400

    March 22, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Cameron Steele and his Desert Assassins teammates are back with two 800-horsepower Trophy Trucks, seeking victory in the Mint 400, March 24, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Debut New Tire at Mid-America Trucking Show in Booth 14124

    March 21, 2012

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches Inflation Pressure Calculator

    March 19, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched an online-based resource tool that helps fleet owners effectively manage the costs of tires through proper tire maintenance.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Signs 3-Year Sponsorship Renewal with IMSA

    March 15, 2012

    Tire maker’s eco-friendly, orange-oil-infused ADVAN® ENV-R2™ race slicks will continue to be the ‘official tire’ of the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama through the 2015 season.

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  • $5,000 in Tires, iPad 2s to be Given Away by Yokohama at the Mid-America Trucking Show

    March 15, 2012

    Attendees who stop by the Yokohama Tire Corporation booth (14124) at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, March 22-24, will get daily chances to win premium 101ZL™ steer tires and iPad 2s.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Partners with Houston Rockets for ‘Home Team Pride’ Promotion

    March 13, 2012

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  • Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Roaders Head to Mexico for 'Roughest Race of the Year'

    March 09, 2012

    Cameron Steele and the Desert Assassins team take on tough terrain in the San Felipe 250.

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  • Ready to Race: Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2012 Motorsports Program Revs Up

    February 28, 2012

    Tire maker teams up with a new partner in the ALMS GT Class and continues campaigns in ‘green racing’ with orange-oil infused tires in the GTC and GT3 Challenge series, plus off-road racing

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches on Mar. 1 Its Latest Orange Oil Tire, the AVID® Ascend™

    February 27, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has pushed the envelope of its breakthrough orange oil technology once again with the introduction of the AVID® Ascend™.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Partner with Alex Job Racing and Lotus in 2012 ALMS GT Class

    February 24, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation is teaming up with Alex Job Racing (AJR) to campaign a Lotus Evora in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT series, which kicks-off the 2012 season in Sebring, Florida, March 17.

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  • The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. to Exhibit at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

    February 15, 2012

    Tokyo - The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it will participate in the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland.

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  • The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. to Carry Out Second Round of Volunteer Restoration Activities in Oshima, Kesennuma

    February 15, 2012

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it will carry out another series of restoration activities by volunteer employees on Oshima Island in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, during February and March, 2012.

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  • The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Announces Changes of Senior Management

    February 14, 2012

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it informally decided the below-mentioned changes of senior management at the meeting of the board of directors held on February 14, 2012.

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  • The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Unveils Phase III of Grand Design 100 Medium-Term Management Plan

    February 14, 2012

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., unveiled today an outline of the latest three-year phase in its medium-term management plan, Grand Design 100.

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  • Operating Income at The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Bests Company’s Projection by 25% in Latest Fiscal Period

    February 14, 2012

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., reported today its business and financial results for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2011.

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  • Consumer Tire Market Overview with Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Dan King

    February 06, 2012

    In this Q&A, Dan King, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s senior vice president of sales and marketing – and a 24-year tire industry veteran – focuses on these and other concerns and how they will play out in 2012.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices Up to 8 Percent on All Consumer Tires, Mar. 1

    February 03, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation announced today it will increase prices by up to 8% on all of its consumer tires sold in the U.S., which include passenger, performance and light truck tires.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New All-Season AVID ENVigor® ZPS® (Zero Pressure System) Runflat Tire on Sale Feb. 1

    January 31, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation set a new standard for premium all-season tires with its AVID ENVigor®. Now, the benchmark tire, which has been dubbed the “best Grand Performance Tire”, comes with Yokohama’s unique runflat technology.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces Organizational Changes, Promotions

    January 19, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) today announced several strategic management promotions, effective immediately, according to Dan King, Yokohama senior vice president of sales and marketing.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roaders Kick-Off Season at SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge, Jan. 14-15

    January 12, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racers, including Trophy Truck veteran Cameron Steele, begin the season at the 18th annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge in Laughlin, Nevada, January 14-15.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation President & CEO Yasushi Tanaka Discusses Key Industry Issues

    January 09, 2012

    Yasushi Tanaka assumed the reins as Yokohama Tire Corporation’s (YTC) new president and CEO six months ago in July 2011…and hit the ground running.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices Up to 8 Percent on Commercial Tires, Feb. 1

    January 03, 2012

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 8% on all of its commercial truck tires in the U.S., effective February 1.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation's Environmental Policy

    December 30, 2011

    From manufacturing processes to business practices and product performance, Yokohama Tire Corporation is committed to providing environmentally-friendly products. Read here for Yokohama’s Green Policy.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Tech Partner Wins Major Award

    December 27, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s digital marketing agency of record, United Future – which helped the tire maker launch strategic digital initiatives this year, has been recognized with an industry award.

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  • Yokohama's New Video Offers Cost-Saving Tips for Buying Tires

    December 27, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s consumer-friendly educational video series – “Tire Tips” – is back with a new installment focusing on smart buying tips for tires in a tough economy.

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  • Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Chad George Wins Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Title

    December 12, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Chad George wrapped up a stellar season by clinching the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Super Lite title at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona on December 10.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Adjusting Prices on Off-The-Road (OTR) Tires, Jan. 1, 2012

    December 09, 2011

    Due to global supply pressures and elevated manufacturing and transportation costs, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced today it will implement a Base price increase of up to 15% on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches Phase II of its ‘Forever Forest’ Program at U.S. Headquarters

    December 07, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) planted 300 more tree seedlings at its U.S. headquarters today, continuing its commitment in Yokohama’s global “Forever Forest” program, which aims to plant more than 500,000 trees worldwide by 2017.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Commercial Division Year in Review and Preview of 2012

    November 29, 2011

    Rick Phillips, Yokohama director of commercial sales, assumed leadership of the division in January of this year. In this Q&A, he discusses the current state of the business, as well as provides an outlook for the year 2012.

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  • Award-Winning 2012 Audi A7 Rides on Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ADVAN Sport® Tires

    November 22, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ADVAN Sport® tires are original equipment on the new 2012 Audi A7.

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  • Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Wins Class 6 SCORE Championship

    November 21, 2011

    Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Racer Heidi Steele Clinches Another Class 6 SCORE Championship at the Baja 1000.

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  • Yokohama's Exhibit at LA Auto Show Blends Technology, Sustainability and Social Media

    November 21, 2011

    Tire maker’s exhibit in West Hall will blend technology, sustainability and social media.

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  • Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers Set Their Sights on SCORE Baja 1000 Race

    November 14, 2011

    There’s plenty at stake for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racing husband and wife team Cameron and Heidi Steele as they head to Ensenada, Mexico for the 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, November 17-20.

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  • Yokohama Introduces New Interactive Glass Windows at LA Auto Show

    November 10, 2011

    Consumers attending Yokohama's booth at LA Auto Show can learn about tires in a fun, interactive way with the "tech glass windows."

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Latest ‘Tire Tips’ Video Focuses on Fuel Efficiency

    November 09, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s consumer-friendly educational video series – “Tire Tips” – is back with a new installment focusing on fuel efficiency.

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  • Yokohama Tire Earns 2012 Toyota Prius v Fitment with Eco-Friendly BluEarth® S34BZ™

    November 08, 2011

    The new 2012 Toyota Prius v is the latest addition to Yokohama’s growing OE fitment program.

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  • Yokohama's Interactive LA Auto Show Booth will be Social Media Central

    November 04, 2011

    The Yokohama Tire social media and digital express at the LA Auto Show is ready to roll.

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  • Yokohama Global Motorsports – Track News October 2011

    October 25, 2011

    October 2011 news and results from the FIA World Touring Car Championship, Intercontinental Rally Challenge, FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, SUPER GT, and MACAU Grandprix Formula 3.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on All Consumer Tires Nov. 1

    October 06, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will increase prices by up to 8% on all of its consumer tires, which include passenger, performance and light truck tires sold in the U.S. The increase will go into effect November 1. There will be in-line adjustments, as well, which will be announced at a later date.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Orange Oil Tire Technology Now on Display at the Museum of Science, Boston

    October 04, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s eco-tire technology is now officially on display at the Museum of Science, Boston.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Becomes the Official Tire of the New England Patriots

    October 03, 2011

    The New England Patriots, one of the most successful pro football teams of the last decade, is now part of Yokohama Tire Corporation’s impressive roster of sports marketing partnerships.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Opens Ride & Drive Program to Enthusiasts

    September 22, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation annually offers experiential ride and drive training programs across the country for dealers. Now, the Fullerton, California-based tire manufacturer is looking at opening the event to consumers.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Renews Partnership With Three Football Teams

    September 21, 2011

    Football season is back and so is Yokohama Tire Corporation’s sponsorship program with the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.

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  • X’s and O’s Marks New Yokohama Tire Corporation TV Commercial

    September 19, 2011

    Following up its successful “Duck, Duck, Goose” TV commercial launched in March, Yokohama Tire Corporation is rolling out a new high-powered 30-second spot called “X’s and O’s.”

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Price Oct. 1 on All Commercial Truck Tires

    September 12, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires in the U.S., effective October 1.

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  • Yokohama Tire-Sponsored Off-Road Drivers “Steele” Show in SCORE San Felipe Race

    September 11, 2011

    It was an exceptional day for the Steele family and Yokohama Tire Corporation at the Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions, September 10, in San Felipe, Baja, California, Mexico.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ‘Tire Tips’ Educational Video Series Returns

    September 08, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s consumer-friendly educational video series – “Tire Tips” – is back with a new installment called “Tires 101.”

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Seeks Second SCORE San Felipe Win

    September 07, 2011

    Competing in Mexico has been extremely good for Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer Heidi Steele. This year alone, she’s won the San Felipe 250 in March and was third in the Baja 500.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Brings the Rubber to Dealers with Experiential Training Program

    September 06, 2011

    Dealers in California are getting a chance to test four of Yokohama Tire Corporation’s best sports car and passenger car tires when the tire maker’s experiential training program makes a stop in Anaheim on September 13-14 and in San Diego on September 21-22 as part of Yokohama’s 10-city ride and drive program.

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  • No. 48 Paul Miller Racing Porsche Team Celebrates Season-Best Run in Baltimore Grand Prix

    September 06, 2011

    Miller and Maassen had their best run of the season in their Yokohama-shod Porsche with a fourth-place result in an ultra-competitive GT class after two tough hours of racing.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Sponsoring the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for 7th Consecutive Year

    August 19, 2011

    Tire maker to go ‘green’ and feature a sustainable ‘living wall’ display at Aug. 21 classic car celebration.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Raise Prices on All Off-The-Road (OTR) Tires on Sept. 1

    August 17, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 11% on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to be a Partner in the First Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit by Infineon Raceway

    August 17, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation will be joining hands with Infineon Raceway in the upcoming Accelerating Sustainable Performance Summit at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California on August 25.

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  • Yokohama’s Orange Oil Tire Technology to be Highlighted at the Museum of Science, Boston

    August 15, 2011

    Two-year exhibit starts in fall 2011 and will feature BluEarth-1™, Yokohama’s next generation eco-friendly tire that utilizes oil from orange peels to reduce use of petroleum.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s iPad App Wins Another Award

    August 11, 2011

    The Yokohama Tire Explorer iPad app has earned an honorable mention award in the Apps-Business category in the 41st annual Creativity International Awards competition.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Off-Roader Cameron Steele Wins Lucas Oil Race

    August 09, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation collected two first-place victories in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) event, August 7 at Glen Helen Raceway near San Bernardino, California.

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  • Bryce Miller and Sascha Maassen of Paul Miller Racing Carry Momentum to Mosport International Raceway

    July 22, 2011

    Bryce Miller and Sascha Maassen head to Canada's Mosport International Raceway for Sunday's American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Grand Prix of Mosport carrying great momentum.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Dan King Gives Company/Industry Mid-Year Report

    July 22, 2011

    Mid-Year Company/Industry Report from Dan King, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Sr. Vice President.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Grassroots Program Rolls On

    July 18, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has expanded its nationwide grassroots consumer programs in 2011 by participating in 18 car shows and car club events, including the upcoming Z1 Nationals, Porsche Parade, Good Guys Mid-Western Nationals, Corvette Funfest and BMW Oktoberfest.

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  • Paul Miller Racing Praises Yokohama Tires at ALMS GT Class at Lime Rock

    July 14, 2011

    Paul Miller Racing’s co-drivers Bryce Miller and Sascha Maassen gave a big “thumbs up” to Yokohama’s A005 racing tire, after the GT class of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón race at Lime Rock Park, July 8-9.

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  • Life in the Fast Lane: Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Andrew Briggs Discusses Motorsports Marketing

    June 29, 2011

    Andrew Briggs became Yokohama’s senior manager of motorsports in January and has been running full speed ever since.

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  • 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

    June 28, 2011

    Team Yokohama turned in the best performance for an all-electric vehicle in this past weekend's 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Named Recipient of the Presidents’ Business Achievement Award by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce

    June 15, 2011

    Yokohama was awarded the top honor in the large business category.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on All U.S. Commercial Truck Tires July 1

    June 13, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of an average of 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective July 1.

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  • Know Thy Tires

    June 09, 2011

    What type of tires do you have? Don’t know?

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches All New ‘Customer First’ Web Site

    June 08, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced the official launch of its all-new, user-centric Web site at www.yokohamatire.com designed to put customers first and their needs, according to Theresa Palang, Yokohama manager of public relations and digital marketing.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Hires Strategic Digital Marketing Partner

    May 27, 2011

    Agency retained – United Future – specializes in integrated web site, social media and emerging technologies

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Names New President

    May 24, 2011

    Yasushi Tanaka succeeds Takao Oishi on June 29.

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  • Yokohama Introduces Shin

    May 18, 2011

    Our customers know there is something more to a Yokohama tire: superior handling, enhanced fuel economy and impressive durability.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Adds the Philadelphia Phillies to its 2011 Sports Marketing Roster

    May 16, 2011

    ‘Home Team Pride’ jersey promotion runs through June 12.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Rolls Out New TV Ad

    April 14, 2011

    30-Second Spot Features Off-Road Stars Cameron and Heidi Steele in a High-Speed Update of Classic Kids’ Game, “Duck, Duck, Goose”

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Kicks-Off Los Angeles Angels Baseball Sponsorship

    April 12, 2011

    Promotions include Angels’ 50th anniversary Fleece Blanket Night

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Wins Silver ADDY® Award for iPad App

    April 08, 2011

    The Yokohama Tire Explorer iPad app – published on iTunes in March – captured a Silver ADDY® Award in the Mobile Marketing category at the recent Los Angeles area chapter of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) regional award show on March 25 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices May 1 on All Off-The-Road (OTR) Tires

    April 05, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 10% on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Give Away $5,000 Worth of 101ZL™ Tires and iPads at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Booth 14124

    March 28, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation is giving away 101ZL™ premium steer tires and iPads each day at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, March 31-April 2.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Issue ‘101ZL™ SmartSolution™ Challenge’ at Mid-America Trucking Show

    March 28, 2011

    Yokohama contest to prove its new premium long-haul steer tire, on display in booth 14124, will outrun and outlast its competitors

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  • Yokohama Rubber’s Environmental Technology Receives Award from Cardolite Corporation (USA)

    March 25, 2011

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced today that its environmental technology had received the “Mortimer T. Harvey Award 2010” from the Cardolite Corporation (USA), a leading company in cashew nutshell liquid products.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Drivers Kickoff Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Season with Three Podium Finishes

    March 23, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored drivers combined for three podium finishes at the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series opener at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona, March 19-20.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s OTR Division Earns Vulcan’s 2010 Gold Alliance Supplier Award

    March 22, 2011

    or the fourth consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s off-the-road (OTR) division was awarded a Gold Alliance Supplier award for 2010 from Birmingham, Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company, which annually honors its top suppliers.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Give Away an iPad Each Day at ConExpo, Booth N-1257

    March 21, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation will be exhibiting the latest of its OTR and commercial truck tires at the upcoming March 22-26 ConExpo in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be giving away an iPad a day for five days at its booth N-1257.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ‘Home Team Pride’ Promotion with the Boston Celtics Runs Through April 30

    March 17, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has partnered with the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Boston Celtics for the fourth consecutive year, announced Shawn Denlein, Yokohama director of sales, Consumer Products.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2011 Motorsports Program Gears Up

    March 15, 2011

    Tire maker continues with teams in off-road and ALMS, plus “eco-racing’ in the GT3 Challenge and GTC series

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Showcase Two New Tires at Mid-America Trucking Show

    March 15, 2011

    RY407™ super single wide base trailer tire and prototype 702™ drive tire on display in booth 14124

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Wins SCORE San Felipe 250

    March 14, 2011

    Former two-time champion Steele and co-driver Rene Brugger come from behind to take Class 6 title on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s ‘Home Team Pride’ Promotion Highlights 2011 Sponsorship

    March 10, 2011

    Free shirt/jersey promotion with Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets runs March 12-April 30. Other consumer, dealer promotions planned

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Highlight OTR Tires at ConExpo in Las Vegas, March 22-26

    March 07, 2011

    Bias and radial tires for rock, aggregate and concrete industry vehicles on display in booth N-1257

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on All Commercial Truck Tires April 1

    March 03, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of an average of 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires in the U.S.

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  • President’s Perspective: Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Takao Oishi Discusses the Turbulent Tire Market

    March 01, 2011

    Yokohama’s president and CEO looks at key industry issues and trends

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  • Yokohama Rubber’s Environmental Activities Honored at Tire Technology Expo in Europe

    February 28, 2011

    The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it had earned the "Environmental Achievement of the Year" award for its outstanding environmental activities at Tire Technology Expo 2011, the most important tire manufacturing technology exhibition in the world.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation’s New iPad App Now Available on iTunes

    February 24, 2011

    Yokohama Tire Corporation’s new iPad app – the Yokohama Tire Explorer – introduced at the recent LA Auto Show, is now available free on iTunes.

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  • Commercial Tire Industry Report with Yokohama Tire Corporation’s Dan King

    January 19, 2011

    Dan King, Yokohama senior vice president of sales and marketing, discusses this issue and other industry challenges.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored West Racing Team Names Drivers for 2011 ALMS GT Class

    January 17, 2011

    Nicky Pastorelli and Dominik Schwager will be its drivers for the 2011 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season.

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces Strategic Management Promotions

    January 14, 2011

    Dan King named senior vice president of sales and marketing; Thomas Masuguchi vice president and controller

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  • “Yokohama Forever Forest” Brings Hundreds of Trees to Yokohama Tire Corporation’s U.S. Headquarters

    December 03, 2010

    Tree-planting project puts 500 trees in Fullerton

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  • Yokohama Tire Corporation Plans ‘Green Week’ Series of Eco-Friendly Activities for the Community

    November 29, 2010

    “Yokohama Forever Forest,” E-recycling, Tire Inspection & Education served up November 30 – December 3

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  • Yokohama Off-Roaders Battle Bruising Baja 1000

    November 23, 2010

    Heidi Steele gets podium finish on off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires; Ikuo Hanawa races solo for 34 hours

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