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National Post
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- National Post
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2: Goodyear's Longest-Lasting Tire Now Available in U.S. and Canada
Article content Premium Tire Engineered for Everyday Excellence and Built for the Way You Drive—From Daily Commutes to Weekend Getaways Article content AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the launch of the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife ® 2, the next generation premium all-season tire designed to deliver more miles, more confidence and more comfort for drivers. Now available in the United States and Canada, the Assurance MaxLife 2 is Goodyear's longest-lasting tire, backed by an 85,000-mile (140,000 km) limited treadlife warranty*. Article content Engineered for today's most popular vehicles—from family sedans and fuel-efficient hybrids to crossovers and luxury SUVs—the Assurance MaxLife 2 is built for drivers who expect more from their tires. With 58 sizes, the Assurance MaxLife 2 fits a wide range of vehicles, including the BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Explorer and Toyota RAV4. Article content Whether commuting to work, taking the kids to practice or heading out on a weekend road trip, the Assurance MaxLife 2 is designed to go the distance. Featuring Goodyear's proprietary TredLife™ Technology, the tire combines an enhanced tread compound and innovative pattern to help deliver long-lasting performance and all-season traction. Four deep tread grooves and zigzag sipes provide confident grip in wet or dry conditions, while a built-in Wear Gauge ® makes it easy to monitor tread depth over time. Article content 'The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 is a direct response to what today's drivers are asking for when it comes to their tires,' said Ryan Waldron, president, Goodyear Americas. 'We're proud to bring a tire to the market that will not only meet consumer expectations but exceed them, with an impressive tread life and performance that drivers can count on.' Article content With a quiet, comfortable ride and expanded fitments for modern vehicles—including more W-speed rated and XL sizes—the Assurance MaxLife 2 offers a one-line solution for drivers who want to get the most out of every mile. Article content The tire is now available for order, with shipments underway in the U.S. and Canada. For more information about the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2, as well as all of Goodyear's products, visit or contact your local Goodyear authorized dealer. Article content *Goodyear's longest-lasting tire based on Goodyear Assurance MaxLife® 2 85,000-mile Tread Life Limited Warranty. Individual results may vary. See Goodyear's warranty guide or or for complete details. Article content About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Article content Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Article content Article content Article content Article content
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
This spirit-maker stock is high on momentum; check name, strategy here
The share price of this alcoholic-beverage maker has rallied 21% in the last 9 trading sessions; technical chart suggests a potential upside of another 17% from here. premium Rex Cano Mumbai Listen to This Article The share price of this alcoholic-beverage maker has witnessed a steady 21 per cent rally in the 9 trading sessions, after the stock broke above its short-term 20-Day Moving Average (20-DMA) on the back of a sharp spike in trading volumes on July 11, 2025. The stock in focus is Globus Spirits - well-known for its alcoholic beverage brands such as - Ghoomar, Heer Ranjha, White Lace, GR8 Times, TERAI India Dry Gin, County Club and French Castle among others. Globus Spirits stock has gained 17.5 per cent thus far in July. In comparison, the NSE Nifty has slipped
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Insurance firms slammed for adding up to £51 a year to bills paid in monthly instalments
INSURANCE firms have been slammed for adding up to £51 a year to bills paid in monthly instalments. Customers may also pay more for the initial premium in a practice called 'double dipping'. The Financial Conduct Authority said monthly bill payers face APRs of 20-30 per cent, adding £19-£28 to home insurance and £35-£51 to car insurance costs. With about half of such policies paid monthly in 2023, many customers are hit with these extra costs simply because they can't afford annual payments. Consumer group Which? director Rocio Concha urged the FCA to crack down on 'bad practice'. She said too many customers are forced into higher costs out of financial necessity. Insurers claim the charges reflect the cost of the agreements. But the FCA's rules state that premiums must not be increased without a 'reasonable basis'. The Association Of British Insurers insists its members follow 'fair and transparent' principles. Earlier this year Which? revealed that some firms charge APRs comparable to credit card rates, with One Insurance Solution and The Insurance Factory imposing above 30 per cent. The FCA also found motor insurance claims were subject to delays, lack of oversight on outsourced services and high complaint levels. It is taking action against the companies involved. FOOD CRUNCH GROCERY bills are biting harder as food prices rise at their fastest rate in 18 months. Inflation hit 5.2 per cent this month, adding an average £275 to annual spending, Worldpanel data showed. Grocery spending rose 4.6 per cent in the 12 weeks to July 13, with online grocer Ocado leading growth at 11.7 per cent. Lidl grew 11.1 per cent while leader Tesco saw a 7.1 per cent sales increase. RANSOMS BAN PUBLIC sector organisations including the NHS, schools and councils will be banned from paying ransoms to cybercriminals. Security Minister Dan Jarvis pledged to 'smash the cybercriminal business model' and safeguard essential services. Businesses outside the ban must now tell authorities before paying ransoms. The new rules come after attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Co-Op. GOOD WORKS PAY OFF THE WORKS is celebrating success in its turnaround strategy as profits surged 20 per cent to £8.3million. The books and stationery retailer saw 6.4 per cent growth in like-for-like sales in its final quarter, driven by improved store standards and new products, despite a 2 per cent dip in annual revenues. Online sales struggled but store sales led the charge. Boss Gavin Peck highlighted strong trading in the new financial year, with sales up 5 per cent. Shares jumped 9.4 per cent yesterday
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
VinFast looks to develop ecosystem to support its EVs: CEO Pham Sanh Chau
VinFast is committed to making EVs more accessible while contributing to economic growth through investment and local job creation. premium Shine Jacob Chennai Listen to This Article Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) major VinFast last week started pre-booking of its models VF 7 and VF 6, which may go on sale in August after the inauguration of the company's plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi this month. Pham Sanh Chau, chief executive officer at VinFast Asia, in an email interview with Shine Jacob, talks about the company's India roadmap, plans to develop an EV ecosystem, and its openness to launch its full product lineup in the country, including two-wheelers. Edited excerpts:
CNA
4 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Are we paying too much for convenience these days?
How much does a bottle of water cost? At the supermarket, it's around S$0.60. At the provision shop downstairs, it's probably at least a dollar. But at a vending machine or the airport? The same bottle can cost you four to five times more, easily. Why do we willingly pay more in one context but not the other? This isn't a conversation about product quality. After all, we're not talking about artisanal spring water infused with ionised minerals. It is just that when we are feeling hot, thirsty or in a rush, we quickly become willing to trade more money for immediate relief. This is the convenience premium: We pay a higher price not for a better product, but simply a faster, easier way to get the same thing. And the dangerous part is, we're doing it more often than ever. THE CONVENIENCE PREMIUM Not too long ago, grabbing a meal meant either cooking it at home or taking a short walk over to the nearest hawker centre. Today, we get our food delivered with a few quick taps on our phone, paying at least 20 to 30 per cent more just to save the effort of cooking, walking or queuing. In a 2022 survey by food delivery company Deliveroo, more than 60 per cent of Singaporeans said that they used food delivery services more regularly, compared to the time before COVID-19. Singaporeans were also spending more on such services: S$108 a month, a 62 per cent increase from S$67.54 in 2019. Convenience has become increasingly monetised in Singapore. It is now packaged and priced into nearly every aspect of our daily lives, with merchants and service providers bundling their offerings in strategic ways to charge us more. We see it in ride-hailing applications with premium surcharges during peak hours and same-day courier services. Pay more for "express delivery" or wait longer, perhaps hours. No one likes to make that frustrating decision. The rise of a convenience culture means that we are often paying not for a better product or service, but simply for faster, easier access to the same thing. This has quietly shifted our spending habits. We're no longer evaluating the prices of products and services based on their quality or value – we're simply measuring how quickly or effortlessly we can get what we want. As more services capitalise on this mindset, the cost of living inevitably creeps up not just through inflation, but through the silent premium of convenience. THE REAL COST OF CONVENIENCE First of all, do we really know how much we are spending on convenience? On its own, a S$3 food delivery fee here and a S$10 ride-hailing surcharge there might seem insignificant. But these add up, perhaps quicker than we think. Check your favourite food delivery or ride-hailing apps and tally up your total over the last three months – does the figure surprise or shock you? Or do you feel it is still a worthy expense? Look closer at each individual charge. Ask yourself: Did I really need or want this one delivery or that one ride? Or did I pay for them out of impulse or habit? This is the paradox of paying for modern convenience. It feels efficient in the moment but over time, it quietly erodes our financial discipline and diligence. When everything is available on demand, our self-sufficiency also suffers. Young adults of today are rapidly losing basic skills like preparing our meals or fixing a leaky tap at home. Why bother learning to do either when we can simply pay someone else to do it for us? THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAP OF JUSTIFICATION Singaporeans are a notoriously busy, overworked group. After a long day, it may feel like a direct ride home or having a meal delivered is worth the S$20 we are paying. In the moment, the cost appears minor in comparison to the immediate relief it provides. We think: "I deserve this." Behavioural economists call this "justification bias" – the emotional reasoning we soothe ourselves with on trade-offs that do not make much logical sense. There is nothing wrong with this. The problem is when we start relying on it too frequently. What starts as a one-time indulgence can quietly turn into an ongoing expense. Before we know it, spending on convenience has become the default mode of living, and it is difficult for us to go back to more inconvenient times. Now, convenience in itself is not an evil. Paying a little more to save time can be a smart trade – if you are using that time wisely. For instance, I'm willing to fork out for a private ride so I can take a quick nap to recharge or make urgent calls in a quiet space. But if I spend that ride so that I may watch a drama or mindlessly scroll through social media instead, I'm not really buying myself time. I'm buying comfort and that's a very different equation. DON'T LET CONVENIENCE CONTROL YOU The busier we are, the easier it becomes to justify spending on convenience. Although convenience has become the currency of modern life, it shouldn't cost us control over our finances. As with all spending, convenience is worth paying for when the occasional need arises, but certainly not on a daily basis and not at the cost of long-term financial freedom. So if you find that you are spending a cool four to five digits each year on convenience, it might be time to think about whether cutting down makes more sense. The next time you are tempted to pay a little more for ease, pause and ask: Is this purchase making my life better in the long run or just easier in the moment? Are we outsourcing tasks to free up time for meaningful work, rest or relationships? Or are we making a habit out of draining emptying our wallets just to avoid minor hassles and discomfort instead of taking a few minutes to plan ahead? The price of convenience can be one worth paying – as long as we are aware of what we are truly getting in return.
