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Def Leppard announces 2027 North American tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts across major U.S. and Canadian cities
Def Leppard has revealed a 45-date North American tour in 2027 with four-time Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls and special guests The Struts. The tour starts on March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and ends July 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with stops in major U.S. and Canadian markets. The Philadelphia performance is set for June 27 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Bridgestone looks to sustain growth momentum in India: MD
Bridgestone India aims for a 6-7% CAGR in gross sales over the next five years, driven by strong growth in the domestic aftermarket, particularly the passenger car segment. The company is investing USD 85 million in capacity expansion and focusing on product, network, and customer experience enhancements to sustain its momentum and market leadership.
Bridgestone to invest $85 million in India
Bridgestone Corporation is investing $85 million to increase production capacity at its Pune and Indore plants in India. The expansion, starting in 2025, aims to boost Pune's tire output by 1.1 million annually by 2029 and enhance premium tire production in Indore. A new technology center in Pune will focus on developing advanced tire products.
Bridgestone's Turanza 6i's latest campaign redefines the ‘Most Comfortable Seat on the Road’ concept
Bridgestone has introduced a new digital ad campaign to promote its latest Turanza 6i tyre, which promises a comfortable and quiet driving experience. The ad film combines CGI with live-action to highlight the tyre’s ability to absorb road imperfections. It targets different vehicle segments like SUVs and EVs, positioning it as a premium choice for drivers.
Bridgestone ties up with Tata Power to install EV chargers
Bridgestone India has partnered with Tata Power to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its dealerships across India. Tata Power will install 25/30 Kwh capacity DC fast chargers that can charge a four-wheeler within one hour, with the ability to charge 20-24 vehicles in a day. The chargers will be operational 24/7 and accessible to Bridgestone customers and all EV owners.
Bridgestone looks to expand retail footprint in India
"Bridgestone India has been increasing its market penetration over the last few years. In 2022, we increased our retail footprint by 11%, expanding to an additional 218 towns. This year we are looking to increase our overall retail network by 20-25%," Bridgestone India Managing Director Stefano Sanchini told PTI in an interaction.
Bridgestone looks to scale up manufacturing capacity by 10pc next year
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the Pune-based Bridgestone India caters to both passenger and commercial tyre segment with as much as 20 per cent market share in the aftermarket domestic passenger car tyre market.
Bridgestone India launches new tyre for commercial vehicle segment
The latest offering is specifically for the general cargo, long haul and highway application, the company said.
Bridgestone India launches new tyre for commercial vehicle segment
"The commercial vehicle segment is focussed on optimising total cost of operations to achieve higher profitability. The V-STEEL Mix M721 is targeted towards the general cargo segment, which is the largest portion of the CV segment and delivers 15 per cent extra tyre mileage and subsequent reduction in cost per kilometre (CPK) for the fleet operators." said Parag Satpute, Managing Director, Bridgestone India.
Bridgestone India invests in fleet management startup Fleeca India
This investment will further strengthen Bridgestone India's existing service Infrastructure, to provide quality and comprehensive tyre services across national highways by leveraging Fleeca's service infrastructure, according to a release.
Bridgestone launches doorstep contactless pickup and drop tyre servicing in 20 cities
With the daily increase in COVID-19 cases, people are still hesitant to venture out of their homes, and therefore Bridgestone came up with the solution by launching a pickup and drop service to cater to all the tyre-related requirements of consumers, Bridgestone India said in a release.
Bridgestone ties up with Microsoft to develop tyre damage detecting system
Under the collaboration, Bridgestone will use the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP), which not only reduces accidents caused by technical failure but also increases road safety.
PV Sindhu named first brand ambassador of Bridgestone India
The shuttler has signed a three year deal with Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of Bridgestone which is one of the sponsors for the Olympics 2020 in Japan.
Bridgestone to invest $304 million over 5 years to expand India plants
The company, which is a part of Japan's Bridgestone Corporation, plans to expand facilities at Pune (Chakan) and Indore (Kheda).
Bridgestone launches Firestone tyre brand for cars, SUVs
Bridgestone entered the country in 1996 and in March 1998 it set up its first manufacturing facility at Kheda in Madhya Pradesh, and expanded to Chakan, Pune in 2013.
Bridgestone enters two-wheeler tyre segment in India
The entry into the ever growing two-wheeler market in India will facilitate the company in providing a wider product range and services to customers, he added.
Mahindra Satyam bags contract from Bridgestone Europe
IT services firm Mahindra Satyam today said it has bagged a multi-year managed services contract with Bridgestone Europe
Bridgestone to shed 800 workers in US
Japanese tyremaker Bridgestone Corp is shedding about 800 jobs in the United States to cope with weaker demand.
Bridgestone to cut jobs and production at US plant
Japan's Bridgestone said on Tuesday it would stop producing tyres for passenger cars and light trucks at a plant in the United States next year with the loss of up to 500 jobs.
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