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TyreSafe Rolls Out Tire Labeling Educational Materials

On May 3, industry safety body TyreSafe launched its tire labeling educational material ahead of the scheme's July 1 voluntary introduction. ...

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Update: Gori's Proposed New Role a 'Narrow Fit'

New information shared by Pirelli SpA indicates that Francesco Gori's departure as head of its global tire business was tied directly to the tiremaker’s planned organizational shift, not ...

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Goodyear Updates Stats of Tire & Service Network

Since it was launched more than a year ago, the Goodyear Tire & Service Network has grown considerably. And with its recent launch into Canada, TSN officials feel the retail tire operation is well...

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TyreSafe Rolls Out Tire Labeling Educational Materials
On May 3, industry safety body TyreSafe launched its tire labeling educational material ahead of the scheme's July 1 voluntary introduction. ...  read more
Update: Gori's Proposed New Role a 'Narrow Fit'
New information shared by Pirelli SpA indicates that Francesco Gori's departure as head of its global tire business was tied directly to the tiremaker’s planned organizational shift, not ...  read more
Goodyear Updates Stats of Tire & Service Network
Since it was launched more than a year ago, the Goodyear Tire & Service Network has grown considerably. And with its recent launch into Canada, TSN officials feel the retail tire operation is well...  read more
Study: Retailers See More Profits from Mobile Buyers
[Editor's Note: The following was published online by Mobile Commerce, and was written by its managing editor Bill Siwicki.] Mobile shoppers make a purchase 59% more often than desktop PC shopper...  read more
Judge Strikes Down Union Election Rule on Technicality
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg struck down a union election rule proposed by the National Labor Relations Board, but only because a proper quorum of board members had not been convened when the ma...  read more
Linglong Tyre Busy at Beijing Auto Show
China's Shandong Linglong Tyre was an active presence at the recent 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which ran for 10 days beginning on April 23. ...  read more
NRF Reports Softer, But Continued Retail Growth
The National Retail Federation reported that warm weather in February and March and an early Easter holiday probably shifted consumer spending, leaving April with "positive but modest growth."...  read more
Wingfoot Span Hits 44 With New Location Openings
Goodyear's Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems added two new truck tire centers to its network.   New Wingfoot Truck Care Centers were opened in Gulfport, Miss., and Sulphur Springs, Texas, giving...  read more
After By-Law Changes, ASA Seats New Board
The Automotive Service Association announced its new board of directors, which was sworn in during the association’s annual business meeting May 7-8. Ron Nagy of Nagy’s Collision Cent...  read more
CIMS 'Reaffirms Commitment' for 2012 NTSW
Tire registration firm CIMS has thrown its support behind the upcoming National Tire Safety Week, June 3-9. “With fuel prices and the cost-of-living rising it’s important to keep your...  read more
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Car Side »
Could We Pass a Law Requiring Newer (and Worthwhile) Studies?
Mr. Obvious and the rest of the NHTSA staff put out a press release last week warning of untold horrors... read more
Bulk Lunches, Stubborn Cars and 'Green' Solutions
Everybody has routines. Quig­ley inhales coffee to keep his nerves intact; Basil eats jelly donuts... Read More
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Ohio Distributor Leading Shift in Wholesale Business
In 1972, No Name Tire Store opened its doors in small-town Alliance, Ohio. Owned by Terry Tolerton, the business changed its name to Terry's Tire Town thanks to an advertising contest. And what started... Read More
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Selling the Value of Quality UHP Replacement Tires
Many tire dealers say the biggest challenge in selling UHP tires is to convince customers to purchase... Read More
Spring Cleaning: Tax Records You Can Throw Away
Spring is a great time to clean out that growing mountain of financial papers and tax documents that... read more
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Buyer's Guide »
Product Spotlight: Brake Lathes
As an essential piece of equipment for tire dealerships and vehicle repair shops, brake lathes perform... Read More
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