LITDA Sets Tradeshow and Convention Plans
February 3, 2012
The Louisiana Independent Tire Dealers Association will hold its annual convention and tradeshow from Mar. 1-3, at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. ...
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OTR Conference Adds Education Sessions
February 3, 2012
TIA's upcoming OTR Tire Conference will add a new component: break-out sessions covering critical elements of the OTR segment.
The break-out sessions will be held on Feb. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. The OTR Tire Conference runs Feb. 15-18 at t...
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ASA Board Elections Now Open
February 3, 2012
The Automotive Service Association's annual board of director election is well underway, running through the end of March.
All members in good standing are eligible to vote for one position of general director; mechanical members may v...
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RAC: Winter Tire Research Project Almost Ready
February 2, 2012
Late last fall, the Rubber Association of Canada participated in a review of the literature on the effectiveness and use of winter tires.
The Canadian tire industry will soon see the fruits of that project, according to RAC president ...
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PSI Exec to Chair Manufacturing Group
February 1, 2012
Michael McIver, vice president of manufacturing for Pressure Systems International, was appointed chairman of the San Antonio Manufacturers Association for 2012.
SAMA has been an active organization supporting San Antonio’s...
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Alabama Tire Dealers Launch Upgraded Website
January 26, 2012
The Alabama Tire Dealers Association has remodeled and relaunched its website, www.alatiredealers.com, to allow members to keep current with what is happening in the association and the indu...
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TIA, Tiremetrix Launch TPMS Service Solution
January 25, 2012
The Tire Industry Association and Tiremetrix have launched a new, enhanced version of the Tiremetrix TPMS management software TPMS Manager. The new product, TMPS Manager Powered by TIA, features new content focused on TPMS training and TPMS service t...
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Registration Deadline Nears for AAIA 2012 Aftermarket Legislative Summit
January 25, 2012
Aftermarket professionals planning to attend the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) 2012 Aftermarket Legislative Summit must register and finalize hotel reservations by Feb. 3.
The summit, scheduled for March 14-15 in W...
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Aftermarket Outlook Brighter, But Long Way to Go
January 23, 2012
The AASA Aftermarket Supplier Barometer reached positive territory in the fourth quarter of 2011, reversing a trend of five consecutive quarters of decline.
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ASE Offers Update on Certification for Techs
January 19, 2012
No more written exams. That was one update on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) given by Tony Molla, vice president of communications for ASE, at the ...
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MAP Offers Updated Consumer Protection Directory
January 17, 2012
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) now offers a directory for Consumer Protection Offices across the U.S., and offers it free as a member benefit.
The Directory of State Consumer Protection Offices contains listings for 215 offices a...
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TIA Sets More Training Tour Dates
January 16, 2012
TIA has firmed up some additional dates for its 12-month, 28-city national Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Certified Instructor Training tour.
The new finalized dates and locations include:
• Feb. 21-24 - Miami - Mir...
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TIA Spreads Word on USW Event, Cooper Reaction
January 16, 2012
With the USW planning "day of action" protests at some 125 Cooper retailers on Jan. 14, TIA sent some information out to its members regarding both the union's and tiremaker's take on the event.
In an e-mail to members, TIA inc...
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N.C. Hall of Fame to Add Two
January 16, 2012
The North Carolina Tire Dealers Association is adding two men to its Hall of Fame this year.
The induction ceremony will be held during the association's upcoming Convention and Buying Expo, Feb. 17-18 in Raleigh, N.C.
E...
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OTR Conference Hotel Extends Deadline
January 16, 2012
TIA has arranged an extension for hotel reservations for its upcoming OTR Conference in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
The base hotel for the event is full, and overflow registrations are for the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. Registrations f...
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SEMA Members Vote to Shrink Board
January 13, 2012
After 120 days of voting, SEMA members approved a motion to amend the association bylaws to authorize, among other changes, a smaller board of directors.
The vote concluded Jan. 11, and SEMA said the motion passed with 94% approval....
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TIA Sets Overflow Golf Course for OTR Conference
January 13, 2012
TIA announced that an overflow golf course has been selected for the upcoming OTR Tire Conference.
The event is set for Feb. 15-18 at the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, Calif., and the annual event includes a golf outing for in...
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Gear Up for the 2012 Aftermarket Summit
January 12, 2012
TIA, in conjunction with a number of automotive-related associations, will be participating in the 2012 Aftermarket Legislative Summit on March 14-15 in Washington, D.C.
Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committe...
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WCTDA and TIA Training in Saskatchewan
January 9, 2012
The Western Canada Tire Dealers Association and TIA have partnered to hold a series of training programs in Saskatchewan this year.
The training programs will include TIA’s certified instructor classes for Automotive (ATS) and C...
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New MAP Training Manual Offered
January 9, 2012
Motorist Assurance Program added a new training module for use by MAP participating service shops in implementing and maintaining the MAP Uniform Inspection & Communication Standards.
A manual entitled “The MAP Process –...
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