Patti Hoying, Author at Tire Review Magazine
Apollo Vredestein Launches New All-Season UHP Tire for Luxury Vehicles

The new tire further strengthens the company’s offering in the all-weather segment, and it’s the company’s first all-weather tire specifically designed for the ultra-high-performance vehicles.

In Perspective: Having the Confidence to Win

Confidence will protect you from the trends at play in the tire industry, Tire Review Editor Patti Hoying says.

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Continental Tire in 2019: Expect Four New Products, Entry into Two New Tire Segments

Four new products are rolling out from Continental and General Tire in 2019 with solutions in two new product segments for the company.

NCTDA, TIA Introduce ATS Certification to State Community Colleges

In a strategic initiative to address the lack of qualified technicians entering the tire industry, the North Carolina Tire Dealers Association leadership has partnered with the Tire Industry Association to bring ATS 300-level TIA certification training to community colleges within the state.

NCTDA Celebrates Success, Initiatives at 2019 Awards Night

A highlight of the Awards Night event was the celebration of NCTDA honorees, individuals that make a true difference in the tire industry in the state.

Federal Tire Introduces New M/T Summer Hybrid Tire

Federal Tire introduces an all-new offering in the M/T space, the Xplora MTS – the MTS referring to an M/T Summer or Sport tire – designed for the urban custom light truck market.

New Technology, New Team Spark The Hybrid Shop Reinvention

A deeper dive into the all-new The Hybrid Shop offering, including its people, training, technology as a means to prepare for a growing segment of auto service.

Proud to Be an Independent Tire Dealer: Tim and Dan Ronda, Ronda Auto Centers

Throughout its rich history, the team at Ronda has looked for ways to innovate around the needs of their customers.

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2018 Tire Tier Study: The Results

We asked those from across the industry to identify which tire brands belonged in their distinct tiers for different segments. Take a look at the results.

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Tier Study Results Based on Tire Quality, Engineering, Performance

For those that view “Quality, Engineering/Innovation and Performance” as most important when it comes to tier rankings, what follows is how they would rank brands.

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Tire Tier Study: Exploring the Criteria and Confusion of Tire Industry Tiers

With the lack of clarity regarding this oft-used industry concept, Tire Review surveyed those from across the industry on the topic of tiers. How do they define a tier? Are they relevant? We find out.

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Point S Positioning for More Growth and ‘No Stress’

In a year of industry disruption, Point S USA enjoyed healthy gains and continued momentum, which the company plans to continue in 2019 with the launch of new products dealers can use.

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