California Becomes The First State To Regulate Environmental Impact Of Ridesharing Companies
California became the first state in the nation to regulate the transportation pollution produced by the surge in popularity of ridesharing.
Smartphone Usage Possibly Linked To On-the-Job Car Crashes: NCCI Study
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has released a new research brief examining a recent increase in the frequency and severity of workers compensation (WC) claims for motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) and discussing potential contributing factors. “Continued advances in workplace safety have helped drive a long-term decline in workers compensation claim frequency,” said Bill
Chapel Hill Tire Combines Brand Message, Modern Design into New Store Plans
Marc Pons, owner of Chapel Hill Tire Co., looks to remodel his stores in the Raleigh, North Carolina area with his brand message in mind.
Photos: TravelCenters of America’s First Retread Center
Take a look inside the TravelCenters of America’s first retread center in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Tire Shop Retail: Designing Your Store for Better Customer Interactions | Part 3
Long outdated are the days where your employees interact nose-to-nose over a counter. Now, showroom design supports a more customer-driven retail expereince.
Tire Shop Retail: Tips on Showroom Design | Part 2
When a customer slams their car door and walks into your store, another opportunity awaits to add to their experience.
Tire Shop Retail: Value-Added Services for Your Waiting Room | Part 4
Once a customer agrees to service, they’re going to have to wait. And consumer expectations of what they do when they wait have vastly changed over the last decade.
Tire Shop Retail: Making a Positive First Impression | Part 1
In an era of Yelp ratings and social media reviews, the retail landscape, especially for tire dealers, is changing. And the secret to your success – and a positive customer experience – begins with your store’s design.
Selling for the Extremes: Solving Your Winter Tire Buying and Selling Woes
Tthe signs of summer mean thinking about your winter tire inventory and deciding how much to order this year and how you’re going to sell your upcoming shipments.
Michelin Must Face Lawsuit on Fatal Crash Involving Used Tire, Texas Court Rules
A Texas appellate court rejected Michelin North America Inc.’s bid to escape a lawsuit involving a 2015 fatal accident allegedly caused by a defect in one of its tires.
Falken Tire To Launch New Version of Wildpeak H/T for Pickup Trucks
During its second round of Falken Academy last week, Falken Tire gave dealers a sneak peek of what’s in the pipeline for this fall: an upgrade that will build on and replace the Wildpeak H/T HT01 for pickups and light trucks.
Falken Academy: Putting the Treads to the Test | Day 2
In a day that showcased the features of its products, Falken Tires invited dealers out to the Auto Club Speedway for the hands-on experience portion of its Falken Academy, a two-day educational event for tire dealers.
