TOKYO -- With autonomous driving and car sharing shaking up the very core of the automobile industry, the world's largest tire manufacturer Bridgestone is revving up its efforts on internet-connected "smart" tires.
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TOKYO -- With autonomous driving and car sharing shaking up the very core of the automobile industry, the world's largest tire manufacturer Bridgestone is revving up its efforts on internet-connected "smart" tires.