India, April 24 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been named the 'Top Manufacturer of the Year for Summer Tires 2026' by Auto Bild, one of Europe's leading automotive publications. The accolade recognises the brand's outstanding performance across the season's independent tyre tests, marking the fourth time in five years that Goodyear has secured this top honour. Auto Bild's award is based on aggregated results from its recent summer tyre comparisons, with Goodyear previously earning the same distinction in 2022, 2023 and 2025.

Goodyear shared the leading position with Hankook Tire after outperforming several industry rivals. Auto Bild editors twice awarded the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 an 'Exemplary' rating, also naming it Eco Champ...