Michelin Launches Pilot Sport 4S
Hurtling through the desert, a caravan of high performance cars – Mercedes-AMG E63s, Ferrari Californias and Audi R8s – chase down the California Highway Patrol. Fast cars pursuing a cop at speeds of more than 120 mph seems a bit backward, but this rapid drive was facilitated by Michelin North America.
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Chris Chase
For most people a flat tire would ruin their day, but for Chris Chase it’s led to a lifelong career.
Senard: Tires Critical to Future Vehicles
Jean-Dominique Senard, CEO of Groupe Michelin, spoke with Tire Review about the tire industry and how future vehicles will impact the market.
Michelin Unveils New UHP Tire at NAIAS
Jean-Dominique Senard, CEO of the Michelin Group introduced the latest ultra-high performance tire from Michelin, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Tapping a New Market
For some consumers, all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles represent a fun weekend riding on the trails. For others, ATVs and UTVs represent a hard-working machine that gets the job done. For tire dealers, the ATV/UTV market represents an opportunity to service another tire customer. “The market has rebounded well since the economy worries in the
More Than Just Winter Tires
Las Vegas isn’t a place someone would typically associate with a Nokian Tyre ride-and-drive event, but in late September the tiremaker chose the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to debut its latest tire offering – the zLine A/S – to media and tire dealers. It was the ideal venue to remind North American dealers that Nokian
2016 Top Shop Finalist: Dunn Tire
Honesty, integrity and transparency. These are the core values that Dunn Tire LLC strives to present its customers each day. And it is these same core values that have made the dealership so successful. Dunn Tire is a business engrained in the communities it serves. The dealership is an active participant in the betterment of
Goodyear Christens Wingfoot Two
A little bit of cold and rain couldn’t stop the festivities at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s blimp hangar on Oct. 21, as the tiremaker christened the latest member of its blimp family – Wingfoot Two. Christening Wingfoot Two, and drenching herself with Champagne at the same time, was Akron-native and philanthropist Savannah James.
Embracing Online Sales
I’m experiencing déjà vu. Another tire manufacturer – Michelin North America – has entered the direct-to-consumer market. And no surprise, Tire Review’s website blew up with comments from tire dealers that manufacturers are out to steal the tire dealer’s business. I feel your pain. This direct-to-consumer sales trend hurts your business. You’re no longer in
Club 3633 Profile: Kevin Reim
Kevin Reim, 39 Product Category Manager, BFGoodrich and Uniroyal Branded Tires Michelin North America Kevin Reim has worked on several projects during his time with Michelin and is proud to have helped pen the concepts for many of the BFGoodrich-branded products currently in the marketplace. Working on the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 was not only
Club 3633 Profile: Karthik Ulagappan
Karthik Ulagappan, 34 Production Control & Industrial Engineering Manager Bridgestone Americas, LaVergne Plant Karthik Ulagappan began working for Bridgestone Americas in 2008 after looking for “growth opportunity with a global company.” Working at the tiremaker’s LaVergne, Tenn., manufacturing facility, Ulagappan manages the PC/IE team to ensure the daily metrics are met, develops management control systems
Club 3633 Profile: Ed Gliss
Ed Gliss, 27 Subjective Test Driver Michelin North America Ed Gliss has arguably one of the most fun jobs in the tire industry. For the past several years, Gliss has spent his days in the driver’s seat conducting tests or in the passenger’s seat riding along with guests at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds. He enjoys
